Technicians

If your veterinary practice is toxic, consider the possibility that youyes, youmay be the problem. Find out if youre the party responsible for the toxicity with this quick quiz.

Pets with dermatologic issues can easily overwhelm their owners with the treatments they require. But veterinary technicians have the power to lighten and enlighten their loads.

Wellness plans, paid for all at once or in monthly payments, could be a real pet owner pleaser at your veterinary practice. But ask yourself these four questions first.

Monitoring temperature in anesthetized patients on top of everything else you have to do might send your stress through the roof. But with these helpful tips, you wont have to sweat it.

Heres a look at whos handling the majority of client communication on behavior issues, as well as tips from an all-star veterinary practice.

These three alternatives to the old-fashioned food bowl could be the right recommendation for clients who are hungry for the cutting edge of pet wellness.

Have YOU ever had to explain your job title to an Uber driver? Ken Yagi has, and part of the reason he's in favor of the title change to registered veterinary nurse.

To get to the bottom of a tough otitis presentation in a patient, it's time for technicians to perform a little sleuthing.

If you don't want to see your practice sold to a corporation, maybe you should own it. Practice ownership offers a powerful path for women to take leadership positions in their practices. (We're looking at you, associates, managers and technicians!)

Write your next great resume or nail that next job interview at a veterinary practice with my tips from years of hiring and firing.

Before the next dog bite incident has you thinking twice about how to handle a canine patient, dive into this handout.

Don't short-change the hard work that goes into dental work by calling it just a "cleaning" in front of clients. Two veterinary dentists sound off on their favorite terminologyand why.

If your patient has a gray, pink, purple or blue tooth, dont just tell the owner to keep an eye on it. An intrinsically stained tooth is more than just a cosmetic issue, and the associated disease is often painful.

You hate to see these painful areas in your veterinary patients. Pass on this handout to help your clients overcome themand prevent them.

If you suspect bad communication and personality conflicts poisoning your veterinary practice culture, confirm your diagnosis here.

Weve scoured our site to bring you a collection of some of our favorite senior care tips to use in your veterinary clinic and to send home with your clients.

Would you be happiest working at a small, privately owned veterinary practice or a larger corporate practice? Use these factors to help plot your career path.

Highly trained and experienced team members with the proper credentials can handle delicate procedures as well as-or better than-their bosses. So why do veterinarians have to be involved at all?

Veterinary cardiology specialist Dr. Matthew Miller explains the benefits and limitations of using mosquito repellents.

We'll give you a hint: saying, "we've always done it this way" isn't how you should go about pain management.

Not all canine dental treats are created equal. Use this chart in your veterinary hospital to help dog owners find the best chews for their pets.

Make sure clients are aware of the signs of heart disease with this in-depth infographic.

Let's be real here: giving clients the ''tick talk'' gets repetitive. Here are a few suggestions to overcome common objections.

When transitioning a pet to a new diet, think like the tortoise, not the hare.

Tripawds Foundation provides support for pet owners when their canine and feline companions are facing amputation.

At a recent CVC session, pain expert Tasha McNerney explains the different roles team members play in recognizing and managing pain and why each role is important.

Want to attend the CVC this year? We've got a conversation tree to help you show your boss the value of a national veterinary conference.

Though it may sound counterintuitive, offering fewer choices for flea and tick control can lead to more sales and more satisfied veterinary clients.