Roles

Four steps to securing a fecal sample.

Lakewood, Colo. - Veterinarians play as much a role in improving poor compliance as pet owners, according to a new study slated for release in July.

What a brand-new, young associate might say to her Baby Boomer employer and vice-versa.

Pinpoint-and help-the real trouble team members in your practice.

Top five parasites for dogs and cats.

Certification for veterinary assistants.

Using "girls" for employees undermines them-and you

Make a good time out of teaching employees about the bottom line with these four team-building contests.

Lacey heard the tell-tale chirp from her cell phone.

Don't get burned by a bad manager. You're the practice owner, and that means you need to keep a finger on the pulse of everything that's happening at your practice.

Talk to clients about zoonoses.

It's pricey, but stem cell therapy can give new life to dogs with painful ailments.

Do your knees knock at the mere thought of an upcoming speaking engagement? Follow this advice.

Do your part to demolish parasites.

Food preference is linked to one's career.

How to unglue a hamster.

Score a mani-pedi on the practice's dime.

Nutrigenomics: The science that helps us develop foods that affect gene expression

These three clips come from Doug Jack's law and ethics session "Anatomy of a licensing board investigation" at CVC East 2009 in Baltimore. And all could keep you out of trouble.

Editor's letter rubs some team members the wrong way.

New law affects veterinary teams.

An office manager catches her rescue thoroughly enjoying a Firstline.

How often should pets be vaccinated for rabies?

You deserve to have some fun-even at work. Click here to take a walk on the lighter side through a cartoon gallery.

Have you been given the task of creating a Web site? Here's where to begin.

Dr. Christine Merle encourages you to talk with your team about the history and vision of your practice.

Socialization is for every breed at every age.

Basic socializing tips all pet owners should be aware of, no matter how old?or famous?their pets are.

Give deserving team members a pat on the back.

Common houseplants can cause life-threatening kidney failure in cats.