Do you know your stuff? April 1, 2008 By: Ernest E. Ward Jr., DVM, Gina Toman

"I'm not the doctor" isn't a reason to not know the answer to these common client concerns. Here's a look at some of the facts everyone should know.

Dangle a CE carrot September 1, 2007 By: Carol Schubert

Q How do I get team members interested in continuing education (CE)?

You need a mentor September 1, 2007 By: Portia Stewart

For the first few months after I gave birth to my son, I was pretty sure I wanted to quit my job. I loved my work, but those 12 weeks I'd spent at home getting to know this interesting little person weren't enough. Every morning, when I sent him off to day care, the guilt crept in. By mid-morning, it was an ache. And by 3:30 p.m., I could only think about rushing home for a few minutes with my son before bedtime.

How do you stack up against other professionals? August 1, 2007 By: Portia Stewart

You can probably look down the street and see someone you know doing a job similar to the one you do every day. The only difference: The patients at your practice are pets, and theirs are people.

Do you need more training? August 1, 2007 By: Portia Stewart

Seventy percent of Firstline readers say they need in-house training to take the next step in their career, according to the 2007 Firstline Career Path Study. And about 68 percent say they also require formal training to grow in their jobs.

Win big with CE June 1, 2007 By: Lori-Jo Havener, LVT

Attending a national veterinary conference offers big payoffs, but it often isn't free—unless you're one lucky team member at Pet Care Veterinary Hospital in Virginia Beach, Va. Lori-Jo Havener, LVT, planned a contest to give the practice's technicians and assistants a chance to attend a national veterinary conference.

Get more training May 1, 2007 By: Amy Butzier, BS, MEd, CVT

Q. I'm a credentialed technician, and I'm interested in specialty training. What are my options?

Why do technicians leave? March 1, 2007

Firstline gathered a group of consultants to discuss how to keep technicians in the profession.

Four ways we sink ourselves March 1, 2007 By: Sheila Grosdidier, BS, RVT, Dorene Manvitz

What's weighing you down? Use these tips to let go of the attitudes and behaviors that keep you from moving upward and reaching your career goals.