Technicians

We sniffed out the cutest canines at the conference and compiled a dizzying array of dogs in this quick, feel-good video.

Use this advice to get to know the trainers and training styles you're recommending for pet owners.

Dr. Ruth MacPete demonstrates the power of a smile with CVC attendees.

Use this advice to create a team culture at your practice.

Most owners or managers who are paying attention know that a dynamic shift in employee desires occurred about six years ago. This change has had an effect on numbers of important human resource issues such as vacation, sick time, personal time, flex time, work schedules in general, and of course, wages.

Do you want to stand out among your veterinary technician peers? Listen as Dr. Jeff Werber gives advice on how to impress practitioners.

This toolkit delivers articles, tips, handouts, videos and tools all designed to make it as easy as possible to discuss dental care with your team and clients. (With an educational grant provided by Virbac)

References: The toxic effects of disulfoton in pets

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.

The path to higher pay may be fraught with personal challenges. Are you ready?You want to earn more-but where do you start? Use this quick quiz to help you determine the next steps. (More good news: This month Veterinary Economics is talking to your bosses to prepare them to work with you to boost team pay.)

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.