Elevating veterinary nurse utilizationJune 30, 2026Appropriate utilization directly impacts patient care, team morale, and practice revenue. As your veterinary nurses become more skilled, they will want career growth, so utilizing them at the “top of their license” is required to become literal.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCommunication That Connects: Internally Aligned, Externally RespectedJune 17, 2026In this session: Ingrid Pyka, BS, DVM, CVMI, covers how to strengthen team collaboration and enhance client satisfaction through effective applied communication. Content includes communication frameworks, team meeting strategy, emotional intelligence, and client conversation models.
A few more ways the internet is killing our profession (and how we're fueling it)June 15, 2026'The internet can be a wonderful thing in the hands of our most enlightened clients, but how many of those can you count among your clientele? Probably not enough to keep your practice afloat.'
Tips for recruitment and retentionJune 12, 2026Veterinary medicine is rapidly evolving, with staffing shortages, new technologies, and rising client demands reshaping practice. Let’s explore why change management is now essential for leaders striving to support teams, improve care, and stay competitive.
Ways to close the care gap between general practitioners and specialistsJune 10, 2026A look into one of the issues challenging veterinary medicine today, and some solutions available to veterinarians.
What practice owners are getting wrong—and right—in mentorshipJune 3, 2026Let's explore how structured mentorship directly influences early-career confidence, performance, and retention.
Practicing values-driven leadershipMay 27, 2026Strong practice management does not begin with software platforms or staffing grids. It begins with a shared mission, clearly defined values, and leaders who foster psychological safety.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveGo from a 'general practice' to 'go-to practice' with unique offeringsMay 14, 2026We’ve also seen a shift in the type of applicants we attract. Candidates who are passionate about specific areas; whether they are rehabilitation, acupuncture, or advanced anesthesia, are drawn to practices where they can explore those interests. They seek out our hospital directly from school or after working in other clinics and feeling that day-to-day grind burnout.
Trust: A function of a purpose-driven team, part 1April 30, 2026This article begins a six-part exploration of what it truly takes to build purpose-driven veterinary team. Each function builds upon the last, but none can stand without the first.
A look at the expanding role of veterinary receptionistsApril 20, 2026In celebration of Veterinary Receptionist Week, we recognize the foundational role of individuals who are front-of-the-line in our clinics and highlight their impact on practice operations, client communication, and the overall delivery of pet care.
