Expert Interviews

Rebecca Rose, CVT, president and founder of Catalyst Veterinary Practice Consultants, explains the pragmatic approach NAVTA is taking towards determining whether or not veterinary technicians will be called veterinary nurses.

Camala Bailey, CPA, CVA, at Camala C. Bailey, CPA, PC, discusses how veterinarians can reduce their fixed expenses.

Ray Ramirez, DVM, owner and speaker of Ramirezdvm.com, discusses the benefits of using humor in the clinical setting.

M. Scott Echols, DVM, ABVP, owner of Echols Veterinary Services, explains how and why enrichment strategies should vary across bird species.

Patients will tell you plenty about their emotional state if you simply pay attention.

Brian Faulkner, Bsc (Hons), BVM&S, CertGP (BPS), CertGP (SAM), MBA, MSc (Psych), MRCVS, explains strategies for veterinarians to communicate complex diagnoses with confidence.

M. Scott Echols, DVM, ABVP, owner of Echols Veterinary Services, discusses whether or not pet owners value smaller birds as much as they value larger ones.

Better vaccinations, kinder physical exams and taking time to relax and reward pets in the veterinary practice are all crucial parts of creating a lower-stress visit. But if you don't tell pet owners why you're doing and why, you're leaving it to them to guess.

Brian Faulkner, Bsc (Hons), BVM&S, CertGP (BPS), CertGP (SAM), MBA, MSc (Psych), MRCVS, discusses how he works with young veterinarians to develop their confidence.

Putting these tips into use if your animal housing can lead to fewer stressed-out pets.

Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, DACVD, dermatologist in the Veterinary Specialty Team at Zoetis, discusses methods to prevent the transmission of dermatophytes from animals to humans.

CVC Speaker Dr. Betsy Charles points to Apollo 13 as out-of-this-world leadership.

There's always a chance an owner of a pet with lymphoma might change their mind about trying chemotherapy, so don't start at a disadvantage.

Meri Hall, RVT, CVT, LVT, LATG, VTS (SAM), veterinary technician of internal medicine, from Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Palm Beach Gardens, discusses some steps that can prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the veterinary hospital.

M. Scott Echols, DVM, ABVP, owner of Echols Veterinary Services, discusses the three key enrichment factors that veterinarians should use with captive birds.

Brian Faulkner, Bsc (Hons), BVM&S, CertGP (BPS), CertGP (SAM), MBA, MSc (Psych), MRCVS, discusses how to project confidence, and the difference between confidence and narcissism.

This skill centers the pets focus on you and encourages positive engagement.

Meri Hall, RVT, CVT, LVT, LATG, VTS (SAM), veterinary technician of internal medicine, from Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Palm Beach Gardens, discusses environmental enrichment strategies for managing interstitial cystitis and hyper-grooming.

Brian Faulkner, Bsc (Hons), BVM&S, CertGP (BPS), CertGP (SAM), MBA, MSc (Psych), MRCVS, explains the approaches he takes in coaching confidence.

Luckily, Dr. Ralph Harvey says you'll soon have more analgesic options than ever.

Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, DACVD, dermatologist in the Veterinary Specialty Team at Zoetis, discusses the principles of treating dermatophytosis.

Debra Hamilton, JD, principal attorney at Hamilton Law and Mediation, explains the importance of advocating for yourself through mediation in the midst of litigation.

Mikkel Becker and Dr. Gary Landsberg demonstrate to train cats to a carrier.

Meri Hall, RVT, CVT, LVT, LATG, VTS (SAM), veterinary technician of internal medicine, from Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Palm Beach Gardens, explains how to deal with stress-induced behaviors.

Brian Faulkner, Bsc (Hons), BVM&S, CertGP (BPS), CertGP (SAM), MBA, MSc (Psych), MRCVS, explains why as leaders, we shouldn’t be faking it until we make it.

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Meri Hall, RVT, CVT, LVT, LATG, VTS (SAM), veterinary technician of internal medicine, from Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Palm Beach Gardens, explains what interstitial cystitis is, and how to deal with it.

Debra Hamilton, JD, principal attorney at Hamilton Law and Mediation, discusses the need to be proactive in order to stave off potential litigation in your veterinary practice.