Technicians

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Compassion fatigue is a real and dangerous threat to the health of veterinary professionals and their patients, but Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Veterinary Technician Becky Murray has mapped out a guide for healthy coping.

National Feral Cat Day is only possible with the help of veterinarians and veterinary technicians helping community cats and trap-neuter-return programs nationwide, according to Alley Cat Allies.

The proper training makes a world of difference when it comes to decelerating a tense situation.

Canine influenza = scary headlines. We know its contagious, but just how long do affected dogs shed the virus?

Youre gonna be all #Snapcat THIS! and #Instadog THAT!

Are you using your veterinary practice software to its full potential? Avimark threw us some typical software problems. Let's see what Snoozy the Cat can do about them ...

Successful behavior modification requires more than one ingredient. In this audio clip from CVC, behavior expert Melissa Spooner discusses how Composure, a nutritional supplement and behavior modification soup ingredient, can be used in your veterinary practice.

First, break down your stereotypes of older pet owners. (Hint: They don't all like to be treated as cute, little ol' people.) Second, start trying out these tips today for better communication with this growing population of veterinary clients.

Learn how to respond to a veterinary client who insists she must cook everything that passes her precious pooch's lips.

Two recent studies indicate that the local anesthetic is effective for postoperative analgesia and seems to lack toxic effects in cats.

Your body language (stiffening, taking shallow breaths) influences your dog. Use this advice to relax (so Baxter can chill too).

Is it the practice owner's job to put a stop to insulting client behavior directed toward his team?

If team members are fleeing your veterinary practice, it just might be for one of these reasons--their top 10 frustrations in practice.

Here she is. Another frustrated veterinary client with an itchy pet. Help by answering her top questions.

When a fearful patient comes in, these veterinary team members consider whether a Thundershirt fitting is in order.

Reader says vomiting isn't a major sign in feline pancreatitis. Our feline expert agrees.

We wouldnt tell you to make room on your veterinary reception desk for a standup display of LICKI Brushes in 2017. But we also wouldnt not.

"Veterinarians do not need to be worrying about personal issues in people's homes," says one Facebook user in response to the latest ethical dilemma from Marc Rosenberg, VMD.

We explain it all here, including how to switch your patients' experiences from the merely fun to the truly victorious.

And ... we wouldn't leave you hanging just with the problems! Here's advice to tackle this trio of Dr. Karen Felsted-identified roadblocks at your veterinary practice in this new video from CVC.

My breeder planned my French bulldogs anesthesia and surgery with a little help from Dr. Google.

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterestit doesn't matter which social media platforms your veterinary practice has its hooks in. Want succeed? You can't just talk AT people...you gotta talk TO people!

Though "corporate veterinary practice" might seem like a dirty word to you, don't hit up the want ads just yet.

Don't buyor buy intoa veterinary hospital before you work through this checklist.

When our veterinary hospital has an opening, job applicants flood in. They cant seem to resist our website and our social media pages that show off (honestly) our support of local community, care for patients and teamwork.

These techniques on low-stress handling in a practice will save you, your patients and staff from everyday stressful events.