VPN Plus+ ExclusiveIs silence golden when it comes to reporting colleagues?September 30, 2026By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAIf this case is in any way like my own patient’s (and the facts have not been established in open court yet so I clearly can’t comment), it’s important for possible infractions to be explored in some formal venue. How else can we know whether animals are kept safe from less-than-scrupulous colleagues if no cases are ever investigated?
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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.
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?
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.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRecognizing animal abuse and One Health concernsApril 24, 2026In cases where you suspect hoarding is playing a role in any negligent animal care, getting animal control (or related entities) involved, as well as law enforcement and public health representatives, is paramount because the health of the individual and anyone else living in the home, as well as the animals, is at great risk. Ultimately, it is a true One Health risk, with environmental concerns in the home, and animal and human health challenges.
How we abuse ChatGPT (and how not to)December 2, 2025In this column, Dr. Khuly presents the AI tool's limitations and shares some tips on how you can avoid it making you "less of a vet."
Vets' role in animal cruelty casesJuly 15, 2025This feature empowers veterinarians to confidently apply their skills in every aspect of animal cruelty prevention, from advocacy to forensics.
Alcoholism and addiction in vet med: 6 myths on substance abuse in veterinariansMay 21, 2025Dr. Patty Khuly offers some helpful info on the 'pervasive' problem of alcoholism and addiction in the industry, including a brief list of myths regarding the average drug- and alcohol-addicted veterinarian.
Bad news bearers: Delivering tough conversations in the practiceApril 21, 2025Learn how to tackle difficult conversations with clarity, empathy, and a little bear-sized bravery in Dr. Greg Bishop’s latest take on veterinary communication.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUnderstanding the relationship between veterinarians, animal abuse, and One HealthApril 16, 2025Identifying an abused animal may help prevent the abuse or neglect of a human family member, friend, or even a stranger. This is a genuine One Health concern. Environmental factors, in addition to human and animal risk factors, play a role in the development of cruelty/neglect, and our veterinary intervention may save lives.
