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Managing the Patient Load in a Veterinary Office
Sep 6, 2016The mission of a veterinary clinic is to take care of the patient. In order to manage the daily patient load it is critical that the office runs efficiently. -
Guidelines for Handling Pets Exposed to Ebola
Sep 6, 2016The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), working in correlation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and other health experts released guidelines for use when handling dogs or cats of people exposed to the Ebola virus disease (EVD). -
Cat Scratch Disease is caused by the flea-carried bacterium Bartonella henselae and is spread when an infected cat bites, licks, or scratches a person. Animals most likely to spread the infection are kittens and cats younger than one year of age. At some point in their life, nearly half of all cats will become infected with the bacteria.
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Tips for Keeping a Pet's Digestive Tract Healthy
Sep 6, 2016The following tips can provide clients with information for making decisions on keeping their pet’s digestive tract healthy. -
Client Tips on Treating Animals with Hypothermia
Sep 6, 2016Animals exposed to winter conditions can quickly experience a deadly medical condition called hypothermia. Veterinarians who educate their clients to recognize the symptoms may help save a pet’s life. -
Rabies Virus: Keeping Staff and Clients Informed
Sep 6, 2016Educate staff and clients on rabies, one of the oldest and deadliest of zoonotic diseases to avoid transmission. -
6 Ways to Encourage Responsible Pet Ownership
Sep 6, 2016Owning a pet requires more than just providing the basics of food, water, and shelter; it is a long-term commitment to a relationship for the life of the animal. Veterinarians can help establish a happy and healthy bond for both pet and client when they create an awareness of what it takes to become a responsible pet owner. -
Retail Sales: Four Tips For Office Set-Up
Sep 6, 2016Understanding marketing and sales techniques presents obstacles to establishing retail markets. Consider the following four tips to incorporate retail sales into your veterinary practice. -
How Is Your Practice Using Its Software?
Sep 6, 2016Most veterinary practices do not fully utilize the capabilities of the software program they are using. -
The importance of proper patient monitoring, especially during anesthetic procedures, is well known. But how do you know what vital signs you should be monitoring and what patient monitor is the best for your practice? Here are some of the most important considerations when selecting a vital signs monitor.
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The most common zoonotic disease associated with cats is Bartonella, an infection better known as cat scratch disease. Originally blamed on a virus, the actual cause of this disease is the rickettsial organism found in fleas, Bartonella henselae. Case history indicates that kittens are more likely to transmit the infection, but all animals that come into contact with fleas are at risk.
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6 Reasons Your Practice Needs an HRM System
Sep 6, 2016So what exactly does Human Resource Management (HRM) do for your practice? Do you have a plan or system to comply with government regulations on employees and establish salaries and benefits? If your answer is no or you’re not sure if you’re compliant, then you need to read on. There are numerous ways to have a thriving HR department regardless the size of your practice. -
Hiring a new employee should be exciting and reflecting company growth. However, sometimes the person in the interview is suddenly not the person that shows up to work every morning. HR needs to do due diligence in order to avoid the bad hire that can do more damage to your practice than just costing you money.
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Seasonal Allergies in Dogs: Causes and Symptoms
Sep 6, 2016The change of seasons from summer to fall brings about not only the beautiful transformations of leaf color, but also increases the allergen pollen amounts. For some dogs, this also means the start of feeling absolutely miserable. Seasonal allergies in dogs are referred to as Canine Atopic Dermatitis, or Canine Atopy, and make up one of the most common allergic skin diseases, second only to flea allergy dermatitis.
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