Technicians

Our cartoon collection continues to wag tails with the addition of two all-new galleries. Be the first to check them out, print them out, and hand them out to team members and clients alike. Don't forget, you can rate the cartoons too!

Ann Wortinger, LVT, VTS (nutrition), serves up nutrition facts on gluten-free, raw and other marketed diets and dishes advice for team members who want to start the nutrition discussion with pet owners. Firstline Editor Portia Stewart interviews.

CC the Clinic Cat has practice improvement ideas and a penchant for texting. See this clever kittys list of demands to keep her feeling feline fine at your veterinary practice.

See the handout Dr. Petty gives his clients at the Animal Pain Center.

Get a glimpse into the minds of the experts at CVC.

Face conflict head-on to build a stronger team.

Is their room to grow in your job? Find out what what veterinary team members are earning based on their job title and credentials.

Andy Roark, DVM and Brian Conrad, CVPM, provided anecdotes and tips at the CVC Kansas City for resolving conflict in an effective way.

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

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.

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.)