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Dentists and DVMs are tied together by their independent spirit and a willingness to fight for better patient healthcare. Can you learn something from dentists about creating a friendlier, less painful patient experience?

Before you dive into Veterinary Economics product guide, Tony Pease, DVM, MS, DACVR, says to examine your options.

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

Forget the old ideas of scaredy cats and fraidy dogs. You can make veterinary visits more comfortable for every patient with these simple steps.

Gathering input from all members of the team created a cohesive new design for their new building.

Your veterinary clinic cat's got a few gripes, a smartphone and an unlimited texting plan

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.

With forethought and planning, you can achieve your ownership dreams. And luckily, the skills you've developed to reach this goal will help you adapt to the changes you'll experience.

We found that a softer, gentler veterinary experience is gaining traction. Are you on board?

Legislation mandates veterinary prescription writing.

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

Reps. Schrader and Yoho lead bill to unanimous passage in U.S. House removing the DEA target from mobile veterinarians' backs.

A weekly newsletter took the place of team meetings and got people talking at this veterinary practice.I work in a small animal practice with two full-time veterinarians on staff and 10 other team members. In the past few years, we've had a lot of turnover, with long-time employees changing careers or moving away. I realized during that time, and with the hiring of new team members, that we had gotten complacent and our communication skills were lacking. No one knew what had or hadn't been done in the practice.

Why one DVM's style didn't fit-and what we did about it.This was written by one of 10 finalists for the Veterinary Economics Practice Manager of the Year award, sponsored by VPI. For more from each finalist and a slideshow of the nominees, visit dvm306.com/PMOY.

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

Vet-spiration: Your weekly dose of happy from the veterinary world

Some veterinary associates don't like to negotiate or budget, but both skills helped me find the career and lifestyle I always wanted.

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These pets have a fierce style that just can't be contained. We think you'll find them tutu cute!

Veterinarians: Don't gamble with your money-take control of it.

No matter what the endeavor, don't be afraid to listen to your gut and take a leap of faith to achieve veterinary business success.