VPN Plus+ ExclusiveStem cell therapies – leaping before looking?March 31, 2021By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMAAs often happens, preliminary research in laboratory animals and in human medicine led to relatively rapid commercialization and clinical use of stem cell treatments in veterinary medicine well before robust clinical trial evidence in companion animals with natural disease had been developed. Fortunately, as better evidence has been slowly accumulated, it is looking more and more like we may have “guessed right” in this case: the risks to our patients are minimal (though not negligible) and there may well be meaningful benefits.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe practical art to triage emergenciesMarch 25, 2021Five patients coming in quick succession is common in a busy emergency practice; and just as common, it is cited a major cause for compassion fatigue and burn out. It begs the questions: “When you are the only doctor, or when your staff is overwhelmed, what options for managing patient load do you have?”
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhy does no one want to be a practice owner anymore?March 18, 2021By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBABeing a practice owner is hard. But being a veterinarian is way harder than being a practice owner. Which makes me wonder why so many people willing to put in tireless hours to crown themselves animal doctor are subsequently unwilling to take this extra step?
When clients attack: Legal options for responding to negative social media postsMarch 16, 2021No matter how experienced the veterinarian or how diligent the treatment, some clients still leave unhappy.
Tips on how you can say no with graceMarch 16, 2021Saying “no” is an art form; it takes time and practice to perfect your toolkit. Regardless of how you say it, do it politely, firmly, and honestly.
My coworker confided in me and I need your adviceMarch 16, 2021Recently, veterinary professionals have been reaching out in dire need of help, not necessarily for themselves, but for support in helping a coworker navigate a crisis.
Are you ready for a potential spike in intestinal parasites?March 16, 2021Working and schooling from home gave families more time together and got more dogs and cats their forever homes.
Four ways we can stay healthy (so we can die with our boots on... if we want to)March 16, 2021Being a veterinary professional in a clinical setting is more physically demanding than we tend to think, regardless of our species of choice.
2020: A year the veterinary world changed courseMarch 16, 2021Pet adoptions have gone up since the pandemic began—and the veterinary industry is catching up to the changes.
What 2020 taught us about curbside careMarch 1, 2021While much of the world was shut down last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, veterinary practices remained open as essential businesses.
