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Study suggests veterinary schools don?t provide enough education on avoidance techniques.

What it means to work in the veterinary field has changed over the course of a generation.

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Chair of the new Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians, Kara Burns, left, stands with the chair of the NAVTA Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties, Amy Butzier, CVT, (VTS Equine).

Every team member can be a leader, according to new research that explores the growing trend and benefits of a concept called shared leadership.

Help that fractious kitty relax by playing some relaxing music.

In this video Karyn Gavzer points out that the emotional aspect of dealing with clients is extremely important.

Take this interactive quiz and find out whether your veterinary practice is a house of learning or an education-free zone.

Demand for veterinary technicians leads to new programs.

Theft and embezzlement are on the rise. Are you doing everything you can to make sure your practice isn't affected?

Take a little bit of your time to show some newbies the ropes, and you'll make a positive impact on their careers.

Data reveals the most common diagnoses for dogs and cats during various stages of life.

When "big-boned" doesn't cover a pet's condition anymore, veterinary team members say conversations about pet obesity are important ... but not with every client.

The latest Firstline Team Trends Study lays out the numbers for salaries, benefits, and hourly wages for veterinary team members across the nation.

National Report - When Dr. Christie Cichra graduated from veterinary school in 2006, she had a job lined up.

Helping staff members stay healthy benefits your practice

Veterinary clients with pet insurance are willing to spend more to care for their pets.

Veterinary clients are turning down therapeutic diets for pets, complaining that they're too expensive. Are you the reason cats and dogs aren't getting the food veterinarians say they need?

A lesson for new doctors-and a reminder for veterans-to avoid lawsuits and the licensing board

What are owners looking for in candidates? Plus, do you need a CVPM?

Basic lung function is designed to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. In order to transfer oxygen from atmospheric air to the blood stream three functions must be in place: ventilation, diffusion, and perfusion. Ventilation is the process of air moving into and out of the lungs.

Many hospitalized and critical care pets are at risk for becoming severely malnourished because they lack the appetite or the ability to eat. By instituting nutritional support you want to meet the pets' nutritional requirements, and if possible prevent additional deterioration.

Technicians familiar with cardiac emergencies can respond quickly and appropriately to minimize suffering and maximize the chance of success of treatment for the patient.

Pain management is more than the latest popular terminology. It is an important part of veterinary dentistry. Many of the procedures performed on animals are painful and it is our duty as technicians to ensure that our patients are as comfortable as possible. The deliver of local nerve blocks prior to performing many dental procedures or oral surgery is a great way to create preemptive analgesia. This can often be incorporated into a multimodal plan for pain control.

We already know that the way we each perceive pain will be different depending on our past experiences. The way we respond to that pain also varies from person to person. These two points make recognizing and treating pain difficult, especially in regards to our veterinary patients.

It is important to be able to identify oral pathology and anomalies. It is equally important to correctly record the pathology on dental charts. A thorough dental examination includes both conscious and anesthetized examinations as well as charting disease processes, pathology and anomalies, and treatment plans.

MYTH: Meat by-products are inferior in quality compared to whole meat in a diet.

In their natural environment, cats are an obligate carnivore, meaning that their nutritional needs are met by eating a diet that consists of animal-based proteins (i.e. mice, birds). How have our efforts to domesticate cats been affected by this dietary requirement?

Dental radiographs are in essential part of the oral exam. The crown is just the tip of the iceberg. Approximately 42% of dental pathology is found subgingivally. Radiographs will help diagnose pathology that is not visible from the surface, confirm suspect pathology as well as help demonstrate the pathology to the client.