Recessive gene linked to breed-specific hearing loss identifiedMarch 9, 2022Prevalence of hearing loss in Rhodesian Ridgebacks may soon be reduced, thanks to a new genetic discovery.
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Goal setting is not as difficult as you thinkMarch 7, 2022When setting goals, a framework like SMART may help structure the path to achievement.
Tough talks are integral to practice cultureMarch 7, 2022Tough conversations do not have to mean hard feelings are made. In fact, sometimes everyone feels better after talking.
Handling late clients through new policiesMarch 7, 2022When clients are late and miss their appointment times, an option may be to have them wait for an opening or a “work-in.”
Patient care, streamlined service at the forefront of industry partnershipMarch 4, 2022Improving patient care, streamlining productivity, and easing workplace stress are the driving forces behind a newly announced industry partnership.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVet technicians need and want title protection; why so inconsistent?March 3, 2022By Ashli Selke, RVT, CVTTitle protection across our profession lacks continuity. The guidelines for this vary across the United States, which creates a huge misunderstanding from within the profession as well as consumers. How can anyone keep up when our title is protected in one state but not even recognized in another? The answer is, we can’t. So, we need to work together to bring the “big” issues to the forefront.
Can you solve our monthly Brain Teaser?March 3, 2022Presentation: A 10-year old male intact pit bull presents for stranguria. Can you answer these three questions?
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAnimal-related holidays in MarchMarch 2, 2022We created this March calendar of animal-related holidays for you to use freely in your clinics to provide your staff with fun ideas for in-clinic mixers, photo contests, or social medial posts. Or post it in your waiting room for clients to learn something fun AND informative.
Vector-borne diseases likely a higher risk this yearMarch 1, 2022Heartworm, Lyme, and other vector-borne diseases are expected to pose higher-than-average risk this year, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) reports.
Revisiting the world of canine raw dietsMarch 1, 2022Proponents of raw diets offer varied theoretical arguments for why they should be healthier than commercial cooked foods.