Expert Interviews

Learn a tip on how to handle this demanding situation.

Dr. Autumn Davidson answers several frequently asked canine reproduction questions: Does supplementing thyroid hormone improve fertility? Are vaginal culture results helpful in prebreeding examinations? How should apparent failure to lactate be treated?

Technicians: To truly keep anesthetized patients safe, you must use your hands.

Veterinary architect Mark Hafen, AIA, cites wireless technology as an exciting innovation in design and describes how its implementation is beneficial to the staff and the bottom line.

This edition of The Five comes to you from CVC Baltimore. We report on the keynote presentation about diverse career opportunities, share experts' advice about maximizing profitability, offer a tip about dealing with price shoppers and talk about the latest trends in veterinary hospital design.

Management consultant Denise Tumblin, CPA, points out the importance of avoiding missed charges and provides actual case study examples with some surprising figures.

Consultant Shawn McVey explains the key to a highly functional team.

The Five looks at new flea-product labeling, a shark-wrestling veterinarian, and expert advice on marketing and client communication.

Tick trivia: A clinical quiz, answer 3A

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Saying the wrong thing to clients could result in misunderstandings about the care their pets need.

A few roadblocks and one near-catastrophe stood between Dr. Mark Honaker and his dream practice. But persistence paid off, and Bay Beach Veterinary Hospital in Virginia Beach, Va., functions as his home away from home.

2010 Hospital Design Competition winners

2010 Hospital Design Competition winners

Room to roam

The Five explores punishment in the pet-food recall, news from WVC, and advice on fielding lots of client questions on a busy day.

Dr. Ernie Ward offers tips on maintaining focus during appointments in order to keep on schedule.

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The Five explores veterinary relief efforts in Haiti, humankind's effect on the canine genome, a new technician specialty, and more.

Stop these easily avoidable mistakes in the owner/manager axis.

Monica Dixon Perry describes the best process for determining if a team member is ready to take the next step.

The Five is live from NAVC: new nutrition guidelines from AAHA, insights to get associates up to speed fast, and more.

NAVTA has created a certification process and is prepared to approve schools.

Watch news on cat healthcare, hiring new team members, and an online animated series about a veterinarian.

Large veterinary hospital floor plan of this 2010 Hospital Design People's Choice Award contestant.

Stats, floor plan, and photos of this 2010 Hospital Design People's Choice Award contestant.

Stats, floor plan, and photos of this 2010 Hospital Design People's Choice Award contestant.