Lessons learned from animated moviesOctober 11, 2019Even the most cynical observer cannot argue that technicians are some of the most ingenious and determined people on the planet.
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Making a case for a veterinary nurse associateOctober 10, 2019Having practiced for 36 years in our marvelous profession, I have experienced firsthand how difficult it can be to hire an associate veterinarian.
Preventing a financial emergency: Talking to your clients about cost of careOctober 10, 2019It’s midnight and my husband and I are racing along the back roads of Maryland with Molly, the Shih Tzu we are dog-sitting.
My controlled substances were stolen! Oh no!October 1, 2019Veterinary practices are often targets for theft, loss, or diversion of controlled substances. Recent statistics make it clear that complying with controlled substance regulations is essential to reducing your risk.
Saving your pharmacy from e-bizSeptember 12, 2019If you’re not nervous about your hospital’s pharmacy, you should be. As if running a small business isn’t hard enough, now e-commerce giants and mega-retailers want to steal your veterinary hospital’s pharmacy business.
Improving your emotional intelligenceSeptember 12, 2019Emotional intelligence (EI) is about recognizing your own emotions and those of people around you, it is in your hands to develop over your lifetime.
The superachievers' 10 habits for successSeptember 9, 2019It's not easy to find advice on how to be successful that hasn't been rehashed 6,739 times. Craig Ballantyne, author of the book, The Perfect Day Formula, shares 10 unusual pieces of advice on his website, earlytorise.com. He takes his cue from American entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker Jim Rohn, who once said, "Successful people do what unsuccessful people don't want to do." I tend to agree with this statement. Introspection Thoughtful introspection is a way to look at your life and find obstacles that could be holding you back. You can do that with the help of a family member, a friend, a mentor, or a coach. Let them walk you through how they see your life, your vision, and your definition of success. They may be able to pinpoint what is slowing you down or throwing you off course. They also can narrow down your strengths and weaknesses. This could help you recognize areas of your life you need to spend extra time focusing on, or maybe destructive habits that could be interfering with your success. In addition, spend time studying yourself to see if there is anything you'd like to change or improve, such as bad …
Incorporating services that impact your bottom lineAugust 30, 2019The face of veterinary medicine is changing, and it is doing so at the speed of light. We all know how the industry has evolved over the past 20 years.
Should you be a lemming or a contrarian?August 30, 2019Contrarians buy when everybody is selling, and sell when everybody is buying. It takes a serious dose of courage, but it’s most often rewarding.
Avoid a meltdown when Dr. Popular isn't availableAugust 29, 2019A longtime client calls and requests an appointment with Dr. Popular.
