Expert Interviews

With a little sewing ability, you can turn a few simple materials into a supportive, customizable dog harness.

News on the oil spill; on-site reports from Times Square and the Kansas City Zoo.

Checking in on patients following a visit is a great practice builder.

Pet owners need to compare apples to apples when comparison shopping.

NCVEI CEO explains how life goals must work hand in hand with career objectives.

Drs. Marty Becker and Nancy Soares share their advice for making client smiles.

You need them for flexibility and you don't need to pay them benefits. But you can have too much of a good thing.

Drs. James Gaynor and Philip (Pete) VanVranken discuss treating pain associated with various conditions.

Taking the BizQuiz? This is the answer to question 5 of "Can you temper team conflict?"

This edition of the 5 will report on the continuing flap over flea and tick products and a man in search of the oldest living Rottweilers. We also receive advice from Denise Tumblin, CPA, and former AAHA president Dr. Michael Andrews.

New associates must practice more than medicine.

Putting yourself in a position of playing catch up is not the way to tackle the economy.

Whether you're starting a business or making changes, it's best to know and understand the options.

Modern life is busy. How can you keep it all straight? Be clear and open.

Shawn McVey says pet owners' financial situations aren't your business

The latest episode of the Five covers a tragic hit-and-run death, a Mexican veterinary college's appeal of an AVMA accreditation decision, and more.

Keeping on top of changes can be difficult, but well worth the effort.

Promoting the profession-and women's leadership-as dean at Penn.

Being concerned about finances is different than worrying about them.

Every day is Earth Day. Celebrate in style by following these green tips from your colleagues.

Dr. Lori Hess worked for months to create a veterinary hospital tailored specifically for exotic animals. Here's a peek at the result.

Spring is stray kitten season. Before you act on your instinct to help, go through these steps.

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.