Five solutions to fit new clients into overloaded schedulesAugust 30, 2021Most hospitals are experiencing a surge in new clients with many scheduling one month ahead or simply turning them away.
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Elevating your team in hospice careAugust 30, 2021Veterinary teams have been delivering end-of-life care, or hospice care, but it may not have been labeled or “packaged” in this way.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDeveloping a better working dogAugust 26, 2021Veterinary professionals are integral to maintaining and optimizing the health of working dogs in their care. Due to the emotional and financial investment behind every working dog, veterinary support for research into the development of successful working dogs is also key.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveManaging pet loss grief and sadnessAugust 19, 2021There are techniques we can use within the practice to help prevent euthanasia and pet deaths from harming or causing long-term fatigue in clients and ourselves. One of those ways is by helping join pet owners in their grief without internalizing their trauma for ourselves. We need to remember we are not grieving for that pet in that moment, but instead we are empathizing with that owner’s sadness.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNutrition: Why treading lightly is often the best approachAugust 12, 2021By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBANutrition has evolved into the one area I’ve learned to tread lightly. It’s the third rail of all exam room topics of conversation, second only to politics and religion for the fervor it inspires — especially should you accidentally trip on a stray word in the minefield of unmentionable ingredients or excesses.
The more we give, the more we getAugust 10, 2021The most successful people in today’s uber-competitive world are givers. They tilt reciprocity in a way that benefits others more than themselves.
Free at last! How I finally paid off my student loansAugust 9, 2021Student loans can put new graduates in debt for decades. Maintaining your payments, spending less than you earn, and making wise investments can make the process less painful.
The great pharmacy shift: Tips to keep dollars in house againAugust 6, 2021Over two decades ago, online pharmacies created a huge shift in an area that used to be a given revenue stream for practices.
Pet protection perks: Offering pet insurance as a benefit to attract workersAugust 6, 2021Pet insurance is one of those things nobody wants to spend money on until it’s too late, yet it can save pet owners a lot of financial heartache.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAre you burned out?August 5, 2021Many times, we lack the ability to set boundaries. We say yes every time we are asked to take on an additional shift, and managers answer every call or text received from the team (even when there is another manager working). We are taught working longer and harder is like a badge of honor and “martyrdom” is something to strive for. I am here to tell you it isn’t.
