Expert Interviews

In this edition of the Five, we hear from Drs. Marty Becker and Richard Ford (both appearing at CVC Washington, D.C.) and dvm360 Senior Editor Brendan Howard lays down the news.

Denise Tumblin, CPA, shares the top 10 ways to make your staff turn tail.

Veterinary architect Mark Hafen previews his upcoming hospital design video primer.

Is it herpesvirus? Is it a bacterial infection? Drs. Little and VanVranken discuss how to handle these cases.

Drs. Joseph Bojrab and Philip VanVranken talk about surgical technique, suture choices, and more.

Dr. Becker shared a priceless moment with client and patient.

Blaming superficial differences for team conflict may be too easy. The causes require specific resolution.

Is your practice owner a social media skeptic? Hospital administrator Brenda Tassava, CVPM, CVJ, says you can show him or her the light as long as you know the right stats.

The first NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant examination will be administered this spring.

The way team members talk to clients has a lot to do with whether pets will suffer from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and other parasites.

How veterinary employers can avoid committing 'character assassination" of their team members.

Three Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board members share their thoughts on why associates fear to buy and how practice owners can help change that.

Practice profitability should be on the mind of new associates, says Dr. Michael Andrews.

Dr. Robin Downing outlines sure-fire ways to self-sabotage.

Building a new facility may seem daunting; remodeling may seem messy. Dan Chapel, AIA, weighs in on both sides.

Drs. Susan Little and Pete Van Vranken discuss options for managing cats with this inconvenient disorder.

As with riding a wave or a bucking bronco, sometimes it's just best to move in conjunction with a cat rather than work against it.

Though you may feel it in their best interest, not being completely forthcoming with information about a client's pet may lead to trouble.

A professional environment is not the place to allow friendships to sway opinion.

Adhere to policies and keep lines of communication open.

Trend #1: The Recession, chapter 1 of a four-part web presentation by Dr. Karen Felsted, CEO of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic issues.

Teams can stay ahead by taking charge of appointments.

Chapter 4 of the four-part web presentation "Trends in veterinary medicine and how this impacts your practice".

Chapter 3 of the four-part web presentation "Trends in veterinary medicine and how this impacts your practice".

Chapter 2 of the four-part web presentation "Trends in veterinary medicine and how this impacts your practice".

Nonveterinarian ownership is a mutually beneficial option.

Team members need to realize that they are an integral part of any veterinary practice.

Team communication doesn't have to be stuffy and formal to be useful.