Roles

Help clients considering euthanasia.

Dean says technicians can net $70,000 a year.

Poor sleep nearly triples the likelihood of life dissatisfaction.

Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, is owner of McVey Management Solutions (formerly IVMS), a consulting business that specializes in improving health care delivery systems and correcting workplace culture. He is also a member of the Firstline and Veterinary Economics editorial advisory boards. He regularly leads Firstline Live, the Veterinary Economics Managers retreat, and a range of practice management sessions at CVC in Washington D.C., CVC in Kansas City, and CVC in San Diego.

The idea that a hospital would condone employees smoking on the clock, leaves one reader fired up.

NCVEI offers a simple explanation of how pet insurance works and whom it benefits.

You're an integral part of your practice's finances, whether you own the practice or not.

Study shows extra pet pounds add up with old age.

Obama's recent stimulus bill and budget proposal contain both good news and bad news for individuals, businesses.

A convenient handout of what to ask clients to lock in compliance.

Learn what to ask clients to lock in compliance.

Perth, Australia -- About one-third of veterinarians surveyed for a psychological study in Australia report poor psychological health, with younger doctors suffering most from work-related stress and anxiety, researchers found.

Tracking your total clients doesn't tell you the whole story.

Technicians advance their professional knowledge on Facebook.

E-mail raises awareness of landscaping dangers.

Award surgery patients for their bravery.

Moose's tragic story warns pet owners of the dangers of cocoa mulch.

A new survey finds that some dogs may bite first and not learn later when it comes to confrontational training techniques.

Unsavory encounters could literally leave a bad taste in your mouth.

Animal advocates say sterilization?not euthanasia?is key to ending abundance of homeless animals.

Hamburg, Germany -- Veterinarians experience a high degree of psychosocial stress and demoralization linked to factors such as long hours with little free time, tough clients and difficulty balancing their private and professional lives, according to a team of researchers in Germany.

Here's a tip: Hold a scavenger hunt for your practice's hard-to-locate items. That way, every employee will know where to look when asked for an "obscure" object.

What to say when making a recommendation.

Make a pact not to judge clients.

Attract clients like refrigerator magnets.

ClinQuiz: Fast tick facts, answer 2A

Always. Here's why the practice should invest in team member CE-with a script for approaching the boss about it.

Redefine what CE means to you and your practice.

Team members to attend CE in 2009.

Cats are the top pet, but dogs are the top patient.