Technicians

Consider these six essential items for your veterinary wardrobe.

Taking short mental breaks can help boost your performance on prolonged tasks, according to a 2011 study published in the journal Cognition. And research focused on human nurses show they value break time for social and emotional support. Working in a veterinary hospital, you likely feel the same way. Here are some cost-effective morale boosters to build a better breakroom.

A cat bite took me by surpriseand taught me some important lessons.

It's the dirty little secret in veterinary practices: animal bites.

Take a minute to remember these safe pet handling tips.

Take this quiz to see whether you're ready for veterinary practice ownership.

More than 80 percent of team members say they?ve been bit at work, according to a 2014 Firstline study. And when team members brush off the bite or blame themselves, the results can be dire.

Vet-spiration: Don't worry, get happy with your weekly dose of motivation from the veterinary world

Prevent heartache: Match the right pets and people for a lifetime of love.

Clinic cat's cat-itude knows no bounds. Find out how this cool cat's been catting about in your clinic this week..

Ddoc--yep, you read that right--Ddoc--was deployed as a military working dog in Afghanistan. One day on patrol mortar fire blew the dog and his handler off their feet. Ddoc dragged his handler to safety and stood guard until it was safe to return to base. But this courageous act came with consequences--canine post-traumatic stress disorder.

If your clinic cat had a cell phone and opposable thumbs, what would he or she text you?

Mark's line in the sand

Q: We're getting some clients who don't want to pay for and don't see the need for some at-home pain control drugs. Can you offer us any tips for explaining the value and importance of pain control for pets?

Put these feline-focused handouts to work for your veterinary clinic today.

Find out who is "woefully underpaid."

Check your answers here.

Learn how to respond when pet owners resist your microchip recommendations.

Use this handout to talk to veterinary clients about what otitis is and what they can do to help their pet.

Help Mr. Jones hit the ball out of the park by following your veterinary practice's recommendations for Smokey's nutrition.

When your workplace bully becomes unbearable, strike back with these tips--before the situation gets grizzly. Check out these seven species of bullies-and tips to bear down.

The story of the life of a dog named Chance-and the special way we said goodbye-reminded me how beautiful the euthanasia experience can be.

Crucial team members are facing a mountain of work.

Take a minute to offer heartfelt recognition for your in-the-trenches team members who wow pet owners every day with their bright smiles, can-do attitudes and team spirit.

Award-winning editor focuses on providing tools, insights for veterinary team members.

When cat owners call your veterinary practice, follow these tips to welcome them to your cat-friendly environment.

Keep people-and pets-safe with these quick tips to head off dangerous situations.

Pet owners saying goodbye to their beloved pets may need a little more time in the exam room. Use a wireless doorbell so they can alert you when they're ready for the doctor.