ICYMI: The top 10 stories from Firstline in 2014
The 10 most read articles of the year.
What articles could you not get enough of in 2014? It was a year of highs, lows and laughter. Check out this list of top 10 most read stories of 2014. Click through the links below to read your favorites again.
1. 15 things you'd never say in veterinary practice
Dr. Andy Roark provided a humorous take on some of the less desirable clinic tasks in his list of things you'll never hear come out of a team member's mouth.
2. Photo gallery: 17 most lovable, laughable animal memes on the web
Animals have taken over the Internet, especially in meme form. We pulled together some of the funniest memes to grace the web, like Grumpy Cat, Doge and Introspective Pug, and put them in a photo gallery for your enjoyment.
3. Texts from your veterinary clinic cat
If your clinic cat could text you what would she say? CC the Clinic Cat is here with some cat-titude and mischief to keep you on your toes.
4. 10 pet memes that show why Fear Free practice matters
To stress the importance of Fear Free veterinary visits we rounded up some of the most popular fraidy-pet memes on the web. If your patients come to see you looking like this, consider implementing some Fear Free tips in your clinic.
5. Veterinary teams talk frankly about getting bitten
Animal bites are the dirty secret of the veterinary profession, and the “tough-it-out” approach to dealing with the physical and emotional toll may not be in team members' best interests.
6. What to wear-veterinary accessories edition
What clothing items can you not live without for a long shift at the hospital? Clogs, French braids and tape dispensers-do you use any of the items in our gallery?
7. 2014 Firstline Career Path Study results
What did you earn in 2013? Is there room for you to grow in your career? Check out the results of the Career Path survey to see what team members are earning based on their credentials and title.
8. Top 10 animal-related Super Bowl commercials of 2014
Did you have a favorite commercial from the Super Bowl? Relive the best animal-related moments in this gallery.
9. Use code words in veterinary practice
What do you do when Fido's had an accident and you need help cleaning up? Code words can be helpful for passing on information between team members that don't distract or take away the pet owner experience.
10. Your veterinary clinic cat texts again
CC is back and as sassy as ever in this new installment of texts, and she's got big ideas for your business model.
