Expert Interviews

Veterinary Voices: What do you like best about your work?

Dr. Laura Matteson recalls treating a Great Dane in the days following Hurricane Katrina.

Find out why the claws are out in California, how new government funding could help veterinarians, and what you could do to make clients feel more bonded to your practice -- all in five minutes.

Follow this simple rule to avoid long client wait times.

Welcome to dvm360's new TV show -- give us 5 minutes and you'll get the latest veterinary updates. In this episode, you'll learn why the American Humane Association is angry with the makers of the blockbuster movie District 9, how to help clients teach puppies to come on command, and more.

Hear why TV personality and Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board member Dr. Marty Becker thinks it's only getting better for veterinarians.

Hear why Veterinary Economics Practice Management editor Dr. Ross Clark says the next few months are the prime time to invest in veterinary medicine.

Here's how to use Twitter and Facebook to your practice's-and clients'-advantage

Veterinary Voices: What part of your work do you enjoy most?

Veterinary Voices: What was your most memorable day in practice?

Veterinary Voices: Who was your most memorable patient?

Veterinary Voices: What was your most memorable day at the clinic?

Veterinary Voices: What makes a good veterinarian?

Veterinary Voices: What makes a good veterinarian?

Veterinary Voices: What's the biggest change you've seen in veterinary medicine?

Veterinary Voices: What's the most exciting change you've seen in veterinary medicine?

A common complaint among veterinary team members is lack of respect in the workplace. Mark Opperman, CVPM, offers advice on how to properly communicate staff appreciation.

Posting client forms online saves pet owners' time and yours.

Receptionists can play a part in preventing too much overtime and too much downtime.

Follow this simple advice for keeping more of your money, even when times are tight.

Dethrone your drama queens and kings.

Role-playing doesn't have to be hokey or scary. Here's how to do it right

Practice owners may not be the only liable party.

When team members start backstabbing each other or yelling in the hallways, it's time to take charge. Sheila Grosdidier, RVT, a partner with VMC inc. in Evergreen, Colo., tells you how. Hint: Make THEM work it out.

You care for pets, but not yourself. Change that with help from this video by Sheila Grosdidier.

You don't have to endure a life of excessive oversight. Just give your manager what he wants and you'll be allowed to do the work you want.

Don't be a micromanager. Learn to delegate and inspect the results the right way with Mark Opperman, CVPM.