http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Working+on+yourself/Article/list/46628 dvm360.com offers advice for receptionists, technicians, managers, and assistants to improve their communication skills and educate pet owners. Interactive tools provide solutions to the challenges veterinary teams face every day. 2009-11-21T10:37:30Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/4-ways-to-keep-the-peace-at-your-practice/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642323?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Adopt one of these personalities to negotiate your way to workplace Nirvana. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/472009/642323/veterinary_twitter_birds_wd_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/November-iFirstlinei-Challenge-topic-Patient-care/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641776?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Finish these activities to complete the patient care component of the Firstline Challenge. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/462009/641776null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Reading-iFirstlinei-should-give-you-a-leg-up/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641440?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Crack open your trade publications—it could help advance your career. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/462009/641440/veterinary_magazine_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/462009/641440/veterinary_magazine_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Claws-come-out-in-California/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640441?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Opinions clash over the controversial proposed ban on declawing cats. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/462009/640441null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/3-team-excuses-exposed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640438?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Check out common cop outs team members use and why they're no good. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/462009/640438null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Pounce-on-your-purrfect-software/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638178?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Computer expert shows you the correct approach to snagging your ideal software. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/vetec/442009/638178null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/What-to-ask-before-you-buy-software/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638172?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Before you purchase practice management software, make sure you ask these crucial questions. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/vetec/442009/638172null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/For-the-love-of-pets-new-clinical-articles/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640433?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Firstline welcomes new clinical content. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/462009/640433null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/3-signs-your-schedule-is-broken/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640439?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Scheduling woes can leave clients and team members in tatters. Fix them with these strategies. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/462009/640439/Veterinary_ScheduleDVM_flash.jpg XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Minimize-client-waiting/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638272?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Eliminate lag time with flex scheduling. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/452009/638272null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Patient-recovery-Every-team-member-plays-a-part/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637564?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Managing postoperative pain should rank as a top concern for team members and pet owners. Follow these position-specific guidelines to educate clients and help keep their pets comfortable. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/442009/637564null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Technology-as-a-time-saving-tool/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635963?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 See how one practice uses a computer system to stay on track. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/432009/635963null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Safety-protocols-still-necessary-for-computerized-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638182?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Some people believe that radiation from DR or CR is not as dangerous as that from regular radiographs and that safety precautions aren't as important. They're wrong. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/vetec/442009/638182null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+technicians/Behaviors-suggestive-of-postoperative-pain-in-cats/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641659?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 In people, pain is what the patient says it is. But in animals, it's what we say it is. To better recognize acute pain in cats, observe patients for the behavioral changes described here. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/462009/641659null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Sit-up-straight-to-boost-your-confidence/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637783?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Good posture promotes a healthy state of mind, a new study says. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/442009/637783/veterinary_posture_happy_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/4-signs-youre-working-for-a-bully/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636086?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 You could damage your career by working for a boss who pushes you around. 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/432009/636086/veterinary_bad_boss_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/6-ways-to-ward-off-H1N1-at-work/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635415?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Take these steps to protect yourself against the flu. 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/432009/635415/veterinary_cold_wd_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Join-the-iFirstlinei-Challengemdashand-win/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633509?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 This free program helps team members improve themselves and the practice—and maybe win an iPod Touch. 2009-10-12T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/422009/633509/Veterinary_ChallengeDVM_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Introducing-the-Firstline-Challenge/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635165?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Here's information about how to improve yourself and your team—and even win an iPod Touch. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/432009/635165null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+technicians/Always-know-where-your-needles-are/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635168?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 See how one clinic keeps track of needles and sringes. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/432009/635168null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+technicians/Massachusetts-legislature-looking-at-techician-lic/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635170?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 East coast updates on technician licensing. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/432009/635170null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/How-to-start-a-pet-food-bank/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629932?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 So you want to create your own pet food bank? Here are a few tips to get you started and keep you sane. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/402009/629932null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Medical-records-for-emergencies/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631859?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Emergency medical records are arguably the most important records you'll keep. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/412009/631859null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Four-ways-to-say-no-nicely/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635173?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Don't fall victim to the yes syndrome. Use these techniques to say nay. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/432009/635173null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/How-to-keep-meticulous-medical-records/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635163?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 It's difficult to document everything in a medical record and even harder to know who should do it and when. Cut out the guesswork with these guidelines. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/432009/635163/veterinary_record_keeping_flash.jpg XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+technicians/Techs-Host-a-fundraiser-to-support-your-craft/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628445?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 National Veterinary Technician Week is coming up. Celebrate by raising funds for needy pets. 2009-09-22T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/392009/628445/Veterinary_Money_Pet_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+technicians/Technicians-spread-the-word-about-your-skills/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/175473?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Running lab tests, educating clients, assisting with surgery—it's all in a day's work for veterinary technicians. But do pet owners know this? 2009-09-18T04:00:00Z XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+technicians/Bulletin-board-Sample-technician-profile/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627651?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Use these forms to teach clients about technicians' skills and your own team members. 2009-09-18T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/382009/627651null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/4-mindsets-to-success/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623425?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 It's not just what you know or who you know, it's how you think and what you do that determines your success level. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/362009/623425/Veterinary_Success_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+technicians/A-splashy-way-to-rehabilitate-pets/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627623?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Underwater treadmills help pets recover. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/382009/627623null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Sample-Computer-usage-policy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622147?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Use this sample policy to define acceptable computer behavior and outline the consequences of putting the practice at risk. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/352009/622147null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Americas-5-most-wanted-dogs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627619?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 The most popular dogs in America can teach you a thing or two about how to become the pick of your practice. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/382009/627619/veterinary_lab_wanted_flash.jpg XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+technicians/Rehabilitation-defined/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622037?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 This glossary provides the definitions of terms used in the article Creature Comfort. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/352009/622037null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Video-surveillance-Whos-watching-you/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627612?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 More and more practices are using video surveillance. Here's what you need to know about being filmed at work. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/382009/627612null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Employees-privacy-rights/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627618?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Can your boss check your online activity? Read this before you send another e-mail at work. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/382009/627618null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Firstline-Live-2009-Safety-first-job-security-seco/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622537?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Following your practice's safety protocol, makes you an essential employee. 2009-08-30T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/362009/622537null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+technicians/Technicians-sit-for-first-pain-certification-exam/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622532?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 IVAPM issues exam in conjunction with CVC in Kansas City. 2009-08-30T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/362009/622532/Untitled-1_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/4-ways-to-be-healthy-at-work/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621111?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Complete these quick activities while you're on the clock to live a longer, fuller life. 2009-08-25T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/352009/621111/Veterinary_HealthyWork_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Video-blog-Online-client-forms/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620366?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Posting client forms online saves pet owners' time and yours. 2009-08-19T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/342009/620366null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Cats-sweet-talk-you-into-caring-for-them/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/619222?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Cats. They pull at your heartstrings, and they know it. Recent studies suggest that cats convince you to do their bidding. How? With their siren calls you call meows. 2009-08-18T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/332009/619222/Veterinary_catswant_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Exerting-too-much-self-control-could-backfire/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/618215?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Go ahead. Let go every once in awhile. Otherwise you may end up going overboard at just the wrong moment. 2009-08-11T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/vetec/332009/618215null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Personal-finances-How-anyone-can-save/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617170?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Follow this simple advice for keeping more of your money, even when times are tight. 2009-08-05T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/322009/617170null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+technicians/Technician-discovers-new-parasite/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/616338?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 A routine fecal exam leads to an extraordinary find. 2009-08-04T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/322009/616338/Veterinary_Chicken_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Benefits-and-pay-Making-a-slow-upward-climb/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617640?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 While average earnings are up from years past, 2009 isn't a banner year for team pay. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/322009/617640null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Whos-more-compliant/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/616174?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 See where you and your clients stand on getting the standard recommended care. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/322009/616174null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/What-do-team-members-make/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617637?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Here's a look at average employee earnings by position and region. How does your pay stack up? 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/322009/617637/Veterinary_Map380x240_flash.jpg XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Love-em-amp-leave-em/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617636?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Why team members are walking away from jobs they enjoy. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/322009/617636/Veterinary_MoneyHappiness_flash.jpg XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Wearing-numbers-well/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617631?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 A fashionable look at this issue's behind the scenes. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/322009/617631null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Value-of-technicians/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617629?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 CE remains a sound investment—even in tight economic times. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/322009/617629/Veterinary_TechValue_flash.jpg XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Why-team-members-need-to-worry-about-lawsuits/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/612708?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Practice owners may not be the only liable party. 2009-07-21T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/302009/612708/veterinary_jack_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Do-this-today-to-avoid-burnout-tomorrow/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/611658?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 You care for pets, but not yourself. Change that with help from this video by Sheila Grosdidier. 2009-07-17T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/292009/611658/Veteerinary_FireMatch_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+technicians/3-new-technician-specialties-announced/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/611320?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Technicians now enjoy more ways to develop expertise. 2009-07-15T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/292009/611320/Veterinary_NAVTATech_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Dogs-sniff-out-diabetes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/608989?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 An English research center trains dogs to detect disease. 2009-07-09T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/282009/608989/VeterinarySniff_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Being-micromanaged-Heres-Mark-Oppermans-advice/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/609701?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 You don't have to endure a life of excessive oversight. Just give your manager what he wants and you'll be allowed to do the work you want. 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/data/articlestandard/firstline/282009/609701null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/10-reasons-to-attend-Firstline-Live/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/608653?contextCategoryId=46628&ref=25 Get equipped to offer patients and clients the best care—and have a little fun—at Firstline Live in Kansas City. 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It takes time. 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