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Articles

Handling Convenience Euthanasia

All euthanasia is convenient; handling it is the issue. As completely defined, convenience euthanasia (CE) is the humane killing of an animal that is no longer wanted alive for any reason by its...

Collaborative Coaching: How To Get the Most from Your Employees

Gone are the days of the “command-and-control” leadership style. Who wants to work for someone who simply gives daily hospital orders and conducts annual evaluations from behind a closed...

Surviving Appointment Pile-Ups

It was 11:15 am and my waiting room contained my 10:20 appointment (who had just shown up), my 11:20 wellness examination, an emergency “squinting dog,” and a woman desperate to talk with...

Coaching New Employees to Success

When Lilly arrived almost a month ago, everyone thought she would be a perfect fit for the practice. Her recent experience in a similar clinic combined with glowing references gave everyone,...

Checklist for Collaborative Coaching

Please click on the PDF icon to download your "Checklist for Collaborative Coaching." For more information on this subject, see "Collaborative Coaching: How to Get the Most From Your...

Create a Culture of Problem-Solvers

A common complaint of managers is that there seems to be an endless supply of problems presented from team members. Depending on how these problems are presented, they could even be classified as...

4 Courses at a 5-Star Restaurant: Explanation & Planning Part 1

Mrs. Kensington just arrived for her appointment with Zipper, the family’s gray and white male cat to investigate the lump on his neck, sudden loss of appetite, and onset of lethargy. You have...

From Pack Mentality to Teamwork: 5 Top Pitfalls for Managers and Employees

Let’s talk about an “untold truth” about working in animal healthcare: employees often make a habit of voicing continual disapproval of a manager’s style and decisions, and in...

Discuss Microchipping with Clients

Losing a pet = heartbreaking Microchipping your pet = $50 Peace of mind = priceless Pets today are considered members of the family. Therefore, losing a pet can be damaging to individuals and...

What Does Your Clinic Do to Make New Employees Feel Welcome on Their First Day?

EVT asked 3 veterinary professionals how their hospitals welcomed and oriented new employees their first day—and beyond! Vilen Vlasov, Hospital Manager, VCA Main Street Animal Hospital, San...