What the vet shortage teaches us about the future of pet careAugust 1, 2023One of the starkest issues facing the U.S. pet care industry today is a shortage of veterinarians and veterinary technicians. While there is certainly light at the end of the tunnel, we should first ask ourselves: How did we get here?
Education Center - SponsoredVector-Borne Disease Coming to a Neighborhood Near You: Which Tests to Reach For, and Why?by • AntechWhether it’s a screening to identify exposure to tick-borne pathogens, or a broad molecular diagnostic panel to help with acute disease detection or confirm the presence of genetic material, these options empower veterinary teams, guide treatment, and support antimicrobial stewardship.
Data-driven digital platform supports proactive pet careJuly 31, 2023The Pet HealthZone from Nationwide offers age- and breed-specific insights and trivia for free
Making your dream vet facility a realityJuly 31, 2023Facility design: Attractive, clean, safe, and well-planned projects can lead to future growth, increased revenues, a better working environment, and most importantly, satisfied clients and pet patients.
Unleash your own 'virtual vet assistant'July 28, 2023“Virtual vet assistant” has come to mean something vastly different to those of us using an online tool called ChatGPT.
Ergonomics essential for surgical safetyJuly 27, 2023Ergonomics. Many who perform long days of surgery will be familiar with the aching neck or lower back as you sit on the sofa recuperating from the day.
Best practices for surgery suite designJuly 26, 2023When it comes to surgery suite design, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recommends limiting equipment to essential items.
Are you asking the right interview questions?July 25, 2023When it comes to interview questions, getting prospects to describe their strengths and knowledge to have a better idea how they can be an asset to your practice.
Is owning a pet really good for our health?July 24, 2023AVMA and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) describe the human-animal bond (HAB) as a “mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors essential to the health and well-being of both.”
One vet's Alaskan adventureJuly 24, 2023A passion for serving the veterinary community and doing something new are the deciding factors that pushed Russel Miller, DVM, to sign up for the 2023 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska.
Do you need a practice culture makeover?June 14, 2023How is the culture in your practice? If you are not sure, try this simple exercise: Select five words that best describe your workplace and how it feels to work there (Be fair!). Then think about the words themselves: Are they positive, negative, or neutral?
