VPN Plus+ Exclusive10 lessons veterinary medicine can learn from human healthcare's biggest challengesMarch 27, 2025By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAHuman healthcare has a lot to teach us, especially since its challenges tend to precede ours. The industry serves as a reliable sentinel for up-and-coming concerns we are likely to confront in the near future, which is what this post is all about. Although these scary prospects don’t yet keep us up all night, they are well worth contemplating as we head into the second half of the decade.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe fight between generalists vs. specialistsFebruary 12, 2025By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAWho does the heavy lifting in veterinary medicine? I argue it’s the generalists vs. specialists who do the bulk of the work and make the biggest difference in the lives of animals. They treat more than just the tippy top of the iceberg of patients who enjoy the great luck of belonging to those who can fork over $10,000 for a TPLO or $20,000 for spinal surgery.
10 'old vet' tips for fledgling veterinariansFebruary 6, 2025This month, Dr. Patty Khuly offers guidance to help new vets navigate the transition from life as a student to that of a doctor.
Always paying it forward with kindnessJanuary 22, 2025Dr. Marty Becker shares personal musings on the "preventive care for health and happiness and a treatment plan for the world’s ails."
When is the right time to retire?January 2, 2025Will you ever truly know when to hang up your stethoscope for the very last time? In her latest column, Dr. Patty Khuly shares her take on the 'ideal' retirement age, giving up clinical duties, and acquiring skills for the 'new chapter' in your life.
How to find (and keep) love in the vet professionDecember 20, 2024Veterinarians have unique sensibilities and lifestyles that may impact your personal relationships. In her latest column, Dr. Patty Khuly shares some tips on how you can make it in the romance department.
A lesson from Mom: Being nice is underratedDecember 11, 2024As the year winds down, Dr. Marty Becker reflects on embracing differences, pledging to advocate with love and kindness in his latest column.
Has veterinary insurance failed U.S. pets?November 26, 2024Dr. Patty Khuly argues that veterinarians hold the key to pet insurance adoption—and might also be its biggest obstacle.
Tips for managing the time-crunch dilemmaOctober 26, 2024Puzzled how else you and your staff can be more efficient? In her latest column, Dr. Khuly, shares her take on time management for the 'overtaxed profession.'
Transition your practice from survive to thriveOctober 24, 2024Technology can be a reliable teammate to pick up the slack on certain services when human help is low. Are you ready to invest in new tools and equipment to better your clinic efficiency?
