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Allen Lakein said "planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now".

This text is not intended to cover each and every aspect relating to wounds presented in veterinary medicine.

Outlined below are the steps we take at Meadow Hills Veterinary Center for our hiring and training processes.

There are three common head shapes in the dog and cat.

Understanding the operation and maintenance of the anesthesia deliver system (ADS) is essential for operator and patient safety.

Resorption of the teeth can be either external or internal. Internal resorption occurs when the tooth has been traumatized causing an inflammation of the pulp.

A good anesthetist must have an understanding of normal physiology - as this it is altered by general anesthesia.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common disease in older animals.

This session will deal with the commonly seen neoplasms of the oral cavity and those conditions that look like tumors but arise from an outside source.

8 out of 10 jobs in the Unites States are currently client/customer service oriented.

The neonatal development can be divide into specific time periods; the neonatal period (birth - 2 weeks); the transitional period (2-4 weeks); the socialization period (4 -12 weeks), and the juvenile period (12 weeks - puberty).

Giardia is a flagellate protozoan parasite commonly encountered in small animal veterinary practice.

Many variables affect anesthesia including the patient, the sedative and anesthetic agents used and the anesthetist.

He has practiced veterinary medicine 38 years, much of that time as a surgeon, but should someone at a party ask him what he does for a living, Dr. Derrel Elkins, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, is about as likely to answer "sheep farmer" as "veterinarian."

According to USA TODAY, family pets, their lives altered by the ravaged finances of their owners, are turning up in animal shelters in large numbers in some parts of the country.

Q. We have problems keeping accurate records. How can we maintain proper records?

Q. I've just been promoted to practice manager. How can I make sure I'm successful?

We haven't told our dog, Sebastian, that he'll have a new sibling this August. When our son was born a few years ago, Sebastian was the most enthusiastic cheerleader you could ask for. So I'm hoping he'll revive that same joyous spirit when he has another little human brother or sister. These transitions take patience, but there are many little rewards along the way.

At that first event, I was awed by the beauty of the costumes and the people's chivalry. It was a welcome change from the everyday stresses. I've been an active member ever since.

Q. What's appropriate attire for a receptionist?

Professors at Texas State University talked to people with and without body art to get the lowdown on the hire-ability of the tattooed and pierced.

The team at Countryside Veterinary Clinic in Carthage, N.Y., knows how to captivate their audience.

Bonuses are more than a way to say thanks at VetSelect Animal Hospital in Novi, Mich.

Happy clients stay with your practice and promote your services to others. Use these tips to please pet owners and build a good vibe on the grapevine.

The clinic cat may be sweet, but she's also a safety hazard.

"I'm not the doctor" isn't a reason to not know the answer to these common client concerns. Here's a look at some of the facts everyone should know.

The following tip is brought to you by a member of the Veterinary Leadership Group (VLG), a group of 20 management-savvy practitioners and hospital managers from across the country who meet twice a year to discuss business improvement, personal growth and social development issues for their practices.

Here you are, stuck in the middle again. It's easy to feel hopeless when you've been gnawed on, chewed up, and spit back out. Use these tips to break free from the tug of war between your bosses.

How you deliver information may be overriding your message-and preventing colleagues and clients from taking you seriously. Learn how to improve your presentation and earn their respect.

Some team members consistently resist the policy and procedural changes I make for our practice, but their peers get them on board with no problem. How can I change this?