News
AVMA Creates Task Force to Look at Better Using Vet Techs
The AVMA Board of Directors will seek to develop a plan to improve veterinary technician utilization.
Practice Management
The Importance of Veterinary Technicians
By respecting and empowering veterinary technicians, we all benefit: clients tend to be more engaged and well-informed, and the health and wellbeing of their pets may also benefit as a result.
Personal/Professional Development
You’ve Been Promoted! Now What?
The road to a positive work environment is paved with respect for one another.
Behavior
Happy Visits and Victory Visits — Helping Patients Be Fear Free℠
Protecting the emotional welfare of pets and people while providing excellent medical care to help restore physical health, prevent animal disease, and prevent suffering is the foundation of Fear Free veterinary care.
Practice Management
Opioid Shortage: What’s a Veterinary Clinic to Do?
In the past, the veterinary profession may have relied more heavily on opioids and not used adjunct therapies to their full advantage.
Practice Management
Perception Is Often Reality
Many veterinarians find practice goals of simultaneously providing a high level of medical care and attaining acceptable profit margins can no longer be met without the care provided by credentialed veterinary technicians.
Practice Management
Show What You’ve Got! Lessons in Public Relations
Veterinary practices may not need to look far for assistance in public relations and marketing.
Practice Management
How Can We Address Antimicrobial Resistance Head On?
Rachel Beck, CVT, PMP, explains how to take on antimicrobial resistance in a veterinary clinic by applying key concepts of quality improvement.
Practice Management
What Does a Rise in Antimicrobial Resistance Mean?
This article explores the implications of antimicrobial resistance, not only for patient health, but also for the practice of veterinary medicine.
Practice Management
The Credentialing Coalition
The Veterinary Nurse Initiative Coalition is moving forward.