Expert Interviews

Rebecca Rose, CVT, president and founder of Catalyst Veterinary Practice Consultants, discusses some limitations that may hold those in the veterinary field back professionally.

Debbie Martin, LVT, VTS (Behavior), animal behavior technician for Veterinary Behavior Consultations, co-owner of Team Education in Animal Behavior, explains pet socialization.

Craig B. Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM, professor and head of small animal section at Colorado State University, discusses the different stages of feline constipation.

Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, DACVD, dermatologist in the Veterinary Specialty Team at Zoetis, discusses canine atopic dermatitis.

Camala Bailey, CPA, CVA, at Camala C. Bailey, CPA, PC, discusses variable expenses and what can be done to keep them under control in order to increase profits.

Brian Faulkner, Bsc (Hons), BVM&S, CertGP (BPS), CertGP (SAM), MBA, MSc (Psych), MRCVS, from The Colorful Consultancy, explains 'pure confidence'.

Diane Levitan, VMD, DACVIM, from Peace Love Pets Veterinary Care, explains why canine hypothyroidism is difficult to diagnose.

Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, CVPP, research anesthetist, certified veterinary pain practitioner specializing in pain management and physical rehabilitation, from Vet Med Team, discusses the role of the veterinary technician in pain assessment.

Meri Hall, RVT, CVT, LVT, LATG, VTS (SAM), veterinary technician of internal medicine, from Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Palm Beach Gardens, discusses the difference between cleaning and disinfecting.

Huge does not equal practical

Debra Hamilton, JD, principal attorney at Hamilton Law and Mediation, discusses why veterinarians should choose mediation over litigation.

Elke Rudloff, DVM, DACVECC, clinical specialist and residency trauma supervisor at Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists, discusses how to clinically assess possible multi-trauma cases.

Keeping the connection is a worldwide challenge.

Dr. Jason Stull has three ways to curb the disturbing trend of antimicrobial resistance.

Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS, medical director at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, explains how to handle suspected animal intoxication.

Edward MacKillop DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), veterinary neurologist and neurosurgeon at Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center (PVSEC), discusses new therapies for dog epilepsy.

Edward MacKillop DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), veterinary neurologist and neurosurgeon at Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center (PVSEC), discusses epilepsy in dogs.

David Liss, RVT, VTS, CVPM, program director at Platt College, discusses how lapses in critical thinking can negatively affect patient care.

Anthony Carr, DMV, DACVIM (SAIM), professor at University of Saskatchewan, discusses changes in the diagnosis of Cushing's disease.

Mark Stephenson, DVM, chief veterinarian at Voyce PRO, explains the correlations between increased heart and respiratory rates and pain in animals.

​Ray Ramirez, DVM, owner and speaker of Ramirezdvm.com, explains the difference between veterinary staff humor and client humor.

Joseph Hruban, transition broker at Omni Practice Group, discusses how veterinarians can prepare to sell their practice.

Rebecca Rose, CVT, president and founder of Catalyst Veterinary Practice Consultants, explains the difference between a courageous conversation and a difficult conversation.

Don't be embarrassed if you don't understand (or haven't kept up with) NAVTA's National Credential Initiative. Here's a quick breakdown of what it isand what it means for veterinary technicians (and the profession). Bonus: No test at the end!

Ken Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), hits the pavement at CVC in Kansas City to find out what pet owners really think when they hear the words "veterinary technician" and "veterinary nurse."

Veterinary cancer specialist Dr. Sue Ettinger has learned the hard way that client communication isn't one-size-fits-all.

M. Scott Echols, DVM, ABVP, owner of Echols Veterinary Services, discusses the illegal African Grey parrot trade.

M. Scott Echols, DVM, ABVP, owner of Echols Veterinary Services, discusses some key ethicals considerations to owning a wild animal.