Fear Free partners on telemedicineJune 22, 2020Fear Free has joined forces with TeleTails to ramp up connected care in member practices.
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A veterinary meditation: Sources of hope in the midst of an outbreakJune 17, 2020In uncertain times, a fundamental human tendency is to project into the future and foresee the adversity that lies ahead. Some of us go straight to catastrophe, while others experience a more nebulous dread.
Creature comforts: Designing a facility with patient care in mindJune 12, 2020As veterinarians, we know a visit to a veterinary clinic can often be a stressful event for clients and their pets. In designing our new Pet Wellness and Urgent Care Center in Marion, Ill., we placed a special focus on providing not only a high standard of medical care, but also a comfortable environment that is as anxiety-free as possible for animals and their human companions. Offering treatment for dogs, cats, birds and reptiles, the clinic opened last year and consists of approximately 10,000 sf of hospital space in addition to 7,000 sf for grooming, training, and lodging. The goal was to create a stress-free space through the clinic's physical appearance, textures, and other design elements. Everything about the new facility was planned with patients and clients in mind, beginning with the clinic's exterior, which does not look like a medical facility, but rather a mountain lodge where one would expect rest and relaxation. The interior is spacious and features high ceilings that incorporate reclaimed wood and sheet metal from buildings in southern Illinois. The same materials were used in the waiting areas, offering a warm, nostalgic atmosphere. Separation and isolation Design elements that provide separation and isolation …
101 things to do when there's nothing to doJune 10, 2020Rather than lamenting the situation caused by COVID-19, there is an abundance of tasks you can do when business slows down.
Rebound strategies you must implementJune 10, 2020Even though they were declared as “essential businesses,” veterinary hospitals are seeing dwindling patient visits and revenue.
Partnership helps streamline insurance claims in 1,300 clinicsJune 9, 2020Insurance provider Trupanion’s proprietary billing software is now available to veterinary practices using Vetter Software’s practice management software.
5 Questions With... Jesyka Melcher Morrison, DVM, caregiver for the Moses Lake Police Department's K9 unitJune 8, 2020Jesyka Melcher Morrison, DVM, attributes her calm disposition and ability to quickly assess an emergency situation as two factors that helped save the life of one of Moses Lake Police Department’s finest.
Educate and inspire a future veterinarianJune 8, 2020When talking to an aspiring veterinarian, be realistic and honest about a career in animal medicine and be sure to emphasize the benefits.
Beyond private practice: Serving in the public domainJune 2, 2020While it is true the majority of veterinarians are in private clinical practice, approximately 25 to 30 percent of veterinarians serve in a public practice capacity.
Behavioral changes: Don't ignore these red flagsMay 28, 2020Managers and supervisors have a responsibility to their staff and organization to act when an employee’s behavior changes.
