The case for the veterinary sabbaticalSeptember 23, 2026'The irony is our profession has become increasingly concerned with burnout while remaining surprisingly uncomfortable discussing one of the most effective ways to interrupt it: prolonged time away from the work itself.'
Education Center - SponsoredHow AI-Enabled Diagnostic Platforms are Buying Back Time for Veterinarians and Cliniciansby • Zoetis DiagnosticsIn the right context, AI yields the power to enhance clinical confidence and streamline decision-making – without replacing the human touch that defines the profession.
Building trust around costsSeptember 23, 2026Discuss insurance, third-party payment tools, and financial planning in a clear, compassionate way that supports informed decision-making without adding pressure or discomfort.
The next leap in veterinary AI: Clinical companionsSeptember 23, 2026General-purpose AI tools can produce polished, confident answers in seconds, but in clinical medicine, confidence is not the same as reliability. A tool that sounds authoritative but draws from unclear, outdated, incomplete, or nonveterinary sources can create more risk than value.
Courageous conversations: A function of a purpose-driven team, part 2September 22, 2026Before entering a difficult exchange, pause. Ask yourself: Is this a difference in preference, or a pattern affecting trust? Am I reacting or responding? What outcome am I truly hoping for?
Compress your schedule for efficiencySeptember 21, 2026Here’s how to evaluate if a compressed schedule or eliminating weekend hours is right for your practice.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveActionable--and fun!--events to boost engagementSeptember 11, 2026Creating fun, memorable interactions doesn’t require a massive budget or elaborate planning. Often, the most impactful ideas are the simple ones that make clients feel seen, included, and appreciated. In this article, I will discuss many of the creative ideas and events I have planned in my practice, and the real life results we have seen for our clients, team, and community.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMental health as One HealthSeptember 2, 2026Knowing where to turn in times of need, and working in an environment that fosters a good work-life balance and supports you mentally, physically, and professionally, goes a long way toward ensuring mental well-being. Below are possible triggers for psychological stressors in veterinary medicine, as well as initiatives and activities to improve mental health.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThink 'standard of caring,' not 'standard of care'August 27, 2026By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAClients increasingly describe feeling pressured, judged, rushed, nickel-and-dimed, or simply unheard. Veterinarians, meanwhile, describe feeling distrusted, emotionally exhausted, financially squeezed, and terrified of complaints.
How labor is driving the high cost of vet careAugust 26, 2026Veterinary medicine is a people business, and it’s not just veterinarians needing to get paid. Here’s a quick rundown of additional reasons explaining the uptick in payroll and its associated expenses.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSelling is not a dirty wordAugust 13, 2026I’m not suggesting you try to sell everything to everyone. Doing so is irrational, unethical, illegal, and certainly immoral. Rather, you should look at your sales interactions with clients as a chance to improve the pet’s care, as well as the bottom line of your business. Viewing selling as a positive interaction where all parties win is the goal.
