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Dont go poofy-tailed with fear of New Years resolutions for you and your veterinary team. Try on this sleek, feline-flavored approach to make kitties more comfortableand you feel accomplished.

Whether you're a veterinarian, a veterinary technician or a practice manager (and, receptionists and other team members, I bet you can find inspiration and goal here too), we've got you covered with these inspirational goals and ideas for an even better year in practice.

Tired of boxing up cytology samples and shipping them out? Fed up with waiting days for the results? The founders of Lacuna Diagnostics were too.

The veterinary team plays a key role in helping de-escalate battles cats wage against their owners and other pets in the household.

Sure, there are tough days to balance family and my career, but heres how I make it workand tips for you.

Want a resolution youll actually stick with? Pick one that will make where you spend the majority of your daythe veterinary clinica better place to be for you, your patients and the people around you.

Increased humanization of pets amongst younger pet owners might lead to more acceptance of pet health insurance.

Vetcove could be an industry disruptor and change the inventory management game by providing Trivago-like comparison price shopping to veterinary hospitals.

This expert sees false hope for many in one offering.

Expert advice on being successful simply by being yourself.

Angelina Morgan, CVPM, who earned kudos from dvm360 and VHMA judges in her managing a tough new job this year and excelling, most of all, at building trust, delegating and managing a team struggling with low morale.

Veterinary expert says if you're studied up, nothing can surprise you.

Working in a helping profession, its hard to say no. But something has to give.

Theres a good chance those dusty old new-puppy handouts on racks, on tabletops and tucked into dark exam-room drawers could use a blast of, well, puppy-like youthful exuberance. Add these new (or new to you) handouts to your new-client packets or stick them on your website or in social media.

These basic algorithms provide every veterinarian a framework for diagnosing cancer and deciding with pet owners on the right course of treatment for a cure, a longer life or improved quality of life.

Veterinary issues in the limelight elicit varying perspectives to help continue the conversation.

Tell your veterinary clients to put the spray bottle down, and let's talk.

Consider recommending these winter gear items, plus a little gift for the environment.

From personal stories of cyberbullying, to in-depth advice on diagnosing and treating canine pancreatitis, to confessions from your peers about the emotional wear and tear that comes with working in the veterinary profession, here are the 10 most-read team articles from the past year.

Youre a working parent and youre a full-time employee. So much to do, so little time. Torry Chamberlayne, RVT shares her favorite apps for getting it all done.

From big box retail and mental health research to the ever-controversial CBD products, heres what you, our readers, were most interested in this year.

This veterinary practice's working relationship with a pet store was always a mixed bag: new clients with new puppies on the one hand, but less-than-ideal compliance with recommendations from the pet store owner on the other. Heres what ultimately happened.

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer and knew I'd have to be out of the veterinary practice soon and for an unknown period, the process of handing over my responsibilities helped me see that the best managers are the ones who make it easy to empower and trust their teams.

Change is new and exciting. It can also be hard and terrifying. Here's how to get everyone on board when making the switch to Fear Free in your veterinary clinic.

The debate over the potential title change for veterinary technicians is ridiculous, says Dr. Michael Petty.

Eight companies now affected; common manufacturer cited as potential source of formulation error.

Alternative waiting areas cater to stressed pets, busy clients and kid-filled families. They can be dreamed up for new veterinary hospitals, remodels, or maybe even just some furniture rearranging indoors or outdoors.

It's happened to all of us. The phone rings and an irate client wants to speak with you. What do you do? And what can you change in your veterinary practice to make sure it doesn't happen again?

If your team members meet certain thresholds, price breaks may need to be reflected in their W-2s.

I was skeptical at first, but these over-the-counter remedies can be complementary to the traditional pharmaceutical options.