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Hate your veterinary coworkers? Try this

You pull into the veterinary hospital parking lot and just sit there. Every ounce of you is dreading what you’ll face today, which starts you crying. You feel exhausted, defeated and tired of the constant struggle. And when you’re just trying to keep your head above water each day, you don’t see the effect bad morale has on clients and your bottom line, not to mention your coworkers. If you can identify with any of these issues, it’s past time to do something about it. Here’s a step-by-step guide. More

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Teach clients to talk like a dog

Help pet owner differentiate between an aggressive, anxious and relaxed dog by understanding these canine body language basics. More

Letter to dvm360: Clashing concerns about CBD and veterinary medicine

An attorney who consults in the animal health industry says that, contrary to a recent dvm360 article, cannabidiol is not illegal. The author, veterinary pharmacologist Dr. Dawn Boothe, responds. More

Changing America’s whitest profession

When privilege is revealed and corrected, it feels like marginalization. Guess what: It’s not. Here’s what diversity and inclusion actually look like in veterinary medicine in 2019. More

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How to deal with a demanding boss

Veterinary practice is hard enough without an impatient, demanding yeller in your life. Here are steps to change your thinking, to try to change a boss’ behavior and maybe to get out, if you can. More

If you’re not changing, you’re dying: Reasons you need boarding at your clinic

A boarding business run right can make your veterinary hospital the one-stop shop of pet services in your area. In a time of increasing competition for community clients, it’s time to revisit this chance to snag happy clients. More

Practice tip: Look at your sharps disposal

Looking for a high return on investment when it comes to a veterinary practice operations tweak? Take a look at in-house sharps disposal. More

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Can pain relief help modulate the behavior of pets’ tumors?

As new, non-narcotic analgesics are developed, we owe it to pets (and people!) suffering from cancer to manage acute and chronic pain, says oncologist Dr. Mike Nolan. More

When you feel stuck as a veterinary technician

If you’re bumping up against the ceiling of a job as a veterinary technician, it’s time to have some fun exploring your interests and your passions and doing the work of networking (it won’t be so bad). Ready to start? More

WSAVA to offer pain management scholarship

If you’re devoted to pain management, the World Small Animal Veterinary Association wants you to try out for a scholarship to start on your path to becoming a thought leader in this area. More

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Business

>	A clean bill of health is a reason to celebrate
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Team

>	Is your practice bleeding money?
>	Technicians’ pets can help reduce burnout

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CVC is now Fetch, a dvm360 conference
Fetch provides an innovative 360-degree educational engagement experience that focuses on every facet of a veterinary professional's life.

Low-stress veterinary visits
Lower pets' stress levels with these tips and tools to create calmer, more relaxed veterinary visits for every pet that visits your practice.

dvm360 toolkit
A special monthly package designed to help boost client compliance and make it easy for your team to educate pet owners about regular wellness care topics.

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