VPN Plus+ ExclusiveYou're the new practice manager—now what?March 4, 2026I sought out some management CE and signed up for the Veterinary Hospital Manager’s Association’s (VHMA) annual conference, and it was a meeting specifically for veterinary managers with real content that pertained to our everyday jobs. Not only did I learn about building a budget for your practice and how to engage our clients on social media, but I also learned I wasn’t alone in a job that can feel very isolated. I found a group of like-minded professionals who had been where I was and lived to tell the tale!
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Leading in your day and careerJanuary 27, 2026The way you support and encourage in the morning may not be the same as how you inspire in the afternoon. Let's explore the daily habits and long-term practices that ignite each day and fuel growth in your veterinary career.
Self-compassion: Essential for sustaining a career in vet medJanuary 6, 2026When we operate from depletion, our ability to offer empathy, patience, and clear decision-making erodes. Self-compassion is not selfish—it is foundational. It sustains our capacity to care for patients and clients.
Bridging borders: The benefits of studying abroad for vet tech studentsDecember 30, 2025A veterinary technician recounts leading vet tech students to Zimbabwe, where immersive study-abroad experiences deepen understanding of One Health, conservation, and access to care.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: The healing power of hobbiesNovember 20, 2025By Beckie Mossor, RVTThe industry discusses “work-life balance,” but maybe that is not the right metaphor. Balance implies equal weight, a delicate scale constantly tipping. What if instead the goal was integration, bringing one’s whole self to work and life outside of it?
The mirror of accountability in the clinicNovember 1, 2025Together, we will explore the traits that define accountability, identify common biases that undermine it, and outline actionable strategies for building personal accountability.
Applying neuroscience principles to recruitment and onboardingOctober 21, 2025Engage top talent by telling your practice’s story—share your mission, patient successes, community impact, and growth opportunities.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveYou may think you are 'just' an assistant, but you are a leaderOctober 14, 2025If you think your role is too small, too behind the scenes, too under the radar to matter, you are wrong. The people you serve don’t see your title. They feel your presence. The pets you handle don’t care about your name badge. They remember how you treated them. The teammates around you aren’t inspired by your job description. They’re inspired by your attitude.
Meeting clinical and educational standards in veterinary operating room designJuly 15, 2025Is your surgery suite up to code? Explore how well your practice aligns with the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities requirements. Plus, check out gold-standard guidelines to real-world setups in this feature.
Tips to bolster staff retentionJune 12, 2025Want to attract and keep top talent? Focus on staff well-being. Boosting engagement and preventing burnout are key to improving retention, client satisfaction, and your bottom line.
