Expert Interviews

Are you the life of the party? Or are you a very detailed and by-the-book? Rebecca Tudor, DVM, DACVS, owner of Tarheel Veterinary Surgical Specialists in Louisburg, NC, explains the personalities of each DiSC behavior style.

Martha Cline, DVM, DACVN, clinical veterinary nutritionist at Red Bank Hospital in New Jersey, talks about the biggest risks and potential benefits of raw meat-based diets.

Are you looking for new flooring options for your veterinary clinic or animal shelter? Jeff Adney, BA, president of PermaTek Coatings, talks about the different types of floorings that are the best for veterinary practices.

Dr. Kathryn Primm says you can get the clients you want and only the clients you want.

Khursheed Mama, DVM, DACVAA, professor of veterinary anesthesiology at Colorado State University, says preparation is the most important step for anesthesia safety.

Linda Fineman, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), director of veterinary talent and knowledge strategy at Ethos Veterinary Health, explains why using the TEAM model in your practice is important.

Jennifer Ogeer, DVM, MSS, MBA, MA, medical affairs marketing manager for IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., explains why diagnosing kidney disease earlier is very important for veterinary practitioners.

Lisa Penny, RPh, FSVHP, director of pharmacy at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, gives advice to veterinarians trying to navigate through the highly regulated pharmacy world.

Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), ICU manager at Adobe Animal Hospital in Los Altos, California, talks about everything you need to know about the Veterinary Nurse Initiative.

Take the mystery out of sitting

Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA, president and CEO of CuraCore Integrative Medicine and Education Centers, expresses why it is important for veterinarians to realize that plant medicines are pharmacologically active.

Gary Vroegindewry, DVM, MSS, DACVPM, director of One Health at Lincoln Memorial University, says there's more opportunity in the veterinary profession that most new graduates don't realize.

Our architect says keep your eye on the prize and wind up with what you want.

John D. Anastasio, DVM, DACVECC, medical director of emergency and critical care at VRC Specialty Hospital in Malvern, Pennsylvania, explains why the RECOVER Initiative was created.

Sandra Grossman, PhD, owner of PetLoss Partners and Compassionate Practice Consulting, talks about two areas veterinarians can improve in when it comes to connecting with clients during end-of-life care.

Jamie M. Burkitt, DVM, DACVECC, assistant professor of clinical surgical and radiological sciences at the University of California, Davis, talks about the diabetic ketoacidosis in dogs and cats.

Oliver Knesl, BSc, BSc (Hons), MSc, BVSc, MRCVS, director of major accounts for veterinary professional services in the US Companion Animal Division for Zoetis, talks about an article that discusses the right time to euthanize an animal.

Many clients want the easiest or cheapest solutionbut its not that simple, says Dr. David Dycus. Each decision has to be made on a case-by-case basis.

Laura Stern, DVM, DAVBT, senior toxicologist for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, shares new toxicities that have been recently identified for pets.

Sheila Grosdidier, SCP, consultant for Veterinary Management Consultation, Inc., talks about how to prevent conflict and turn the team around when conflict arises.

Do not rule out this fatty form of cancer due to absence of fat on CT, says Dr. Eli Cohen.

Do not rule out this fatty form of cancer due to absence of fat on CT, says Dr. Eli Cohen.

Homemade veterinary diets, when formulated and prepared appropriately, can provide complete and balanced nutrition only for certain pets. Martha Cline, DVM, DACVN, clinical veterinary nutritionist at Red Bank Hospital in New Jersey, explains when homemade diets are appropriate for patients.

Carlos Aquino, compliance consultant for PharmaDiversion, LLC., talks about the different schedules of controlled substances that veterinarians work with

Building a new veterinary facility is pricey. Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Conference speaker Gary Glassman explains how a cost segregation study can lighten the financial load.

Jeff Adney, BA, president of PermaTek Coatings, describes the five attributes an animal care facility needs to look at when considering new flooring.

Jennifer Ogeer, DVM, MSS, MBA, MA, medical affairs marketing manager for IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., talks about the 3 components of a complete urinalysis.

Gregory Lisciandro, DVM, DABVP, DACVECC, CEO of FASTVet.com, co-owner of Hill Country Veterinary Specialists, discusses how to use the global FAST approach for hypotensive patients.