Expert Interviews

With COVID-19 interrupting life as we know it, how can veterinary teams remain calm while continuing to offer patient care? Certified leadership and wellness coach Kristina Guldbrand offers some tips.

A pet obesity expert shares tips and strategies on how to best approach this potentially uncomfortable topic. (Hint: Don't use the "f" word.)

Veterinary technician Janet McConnell shares some useful tips on how to introduce and onboard a new approved veterinary assistant.

Digital Empathy’s CEO Robert Sanchez offers some practical advice on how your veterinary practice can address the dreaded negative review.

When you suspect food allergy in a patient, performing an elimination diet trial is easier said than done. A veterinary dermatologist offers insight into how she selects a diet for her patients.

A newish veterinary practice manager asks our Firstline columnist how often to send client reminders and what to include in them. How does it compare to yours?

Well-known veterinary parasitologist discusses West Coast species, product options.

Dr. Sarah Wooten and Tasha McNerney share how to have those difficult conversations that help to create a more positive and productive workplace.

Stay connected with your veterinary clients by working on your listening skills. Veterinary practice management specialist Dave Nicol shares a few techniques you can implement in your practice to help strengthen your listening skills.

If you are new to performing GI surgery, you might want to work your way up. Dr. Bronwyn Fullagar explains why and also offers a few additional tips to help improve outcomes.

Here's how to help prevent your veterinary practice from getting in a financial bind. Listen to this advice about the importance of securing finances first instead of hastily signing purchasing agreements.

Drs. Mary Gardner and Sue Ettinger are pumped to share how they juggle a veterinary career and personal life.

Find out why using objective measures might is a preferred method for assessing pain and quality of life in pets.

Practice management specialist shares what aspects of your website clients find the most interesting and how to increase your traffic.

Find out why there is so much buzz surrounding the overuse of the title veterinary technician.

Veterinary technician Stephen Cital shares some essential cannabidiol terminology that your veterinary team should know.

Associate consultant Brandon Hess provides insight on how to create a legally sound employee handbook.

The pros and cons of having veterinary clients around while you work

Find out the most common violations cited in an OSHA safety inspection

Veterinary technician sheds light on these commonly believed blood transfusion misconceptions.

Follow this step-by-step process to interpret ECGs

Dr. Clifford (Kip) Berry provides insight on how much training is required to master the ultrasound machine.

Dr. Charlotte Lacroix explains why you shouldn't be so hasty to sign a veterinary employment contract.

Dr. Heather Troyer shares how she uses acupuncture to treat pain associated with several conditions including cancer.

Dr. Charlotte Lacroix shares the best way to approach the CBD topic with clients.

Veterinary anesthetist Stephen Cital explains why anesthesia monitoring for exotic animals should be the same as for dogs and cats.

Jenny Cassibry Fisher explains how lymphoma presents differently in dogs and cats

Dr. Matthew Edson discusses the growing popularity of backyard chickens.

Dr. Troyer discusses end-of-life pet care

Stephen Cital discusses diversity issues within veterinary medicine and shares a few strategies to help break these barriers.