Undercover investigation provides lessons for us allFebruary 15, 2018A fairly recent decision of the Illinois Appellate Court highlights the importance of legal compliance for all veterinary hospitals. The case involves Illinois veterinarian Gary R. Friederich, owner of Park Forest Animal Clinic and Summit Animal Hospital, and his ongoing dispute with Lawrence Draus, a member of the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department.
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Equipment focus: Dental imagingFebruary 14, 2018Veterinarians who recognize the increased wellness in their patients as a result of proper dental care—as well as the positive financial impact of a well-organized dental program—are now embracing the latest generation of dental imaging equipment, according to Jim Waldsmith, DVM, president, Vetel Diagnostics of San Luis Obispo, Calif.
10 keys to (re)design your perfect lifeFebruary 13, 2018Whether you are starting your professional journey or are ready for a career change, it takes planning, introspection, and foresight to (re)design the life of your dreams. A new job, divorce, a career change, a New Year—all are opportunities to sit down and think hard about what you really want to accomplish with your life.
How Fear Free training decreases on-the-job veterinary injuriesFebruary 13, 2018I think it’s safe to say we’re the only profession with a 100 percent accident rate and, worse yet, a reoccurring one. As with any malady or disease, we are trained to look at cause and effect.
How to find the best value for X-ray and imaging equipmentFebruary 13, 2018Every clinic has its druthers when it comes to X-ray and imaging equipment, and there is no shortage of reasons why one type of equipment or a specific brand is selected over another.
The positive potential of pet insuranceFebruary 12, 2018Nearly 1.8 million pets were insured in North America by the end of 2016, according to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA). The United States accounts for about 1.6 million of insured pets. This represents an annual growth rate of 11.5 percent compared to the prior year … and studies show that these figures are climbing.
Equipment focus: Cardiac diagnosticsFebruary 6, 2018What’s one of the most frequent questions associated with a patient in respiratory distress? More often than not, it’s whether the issue is cardiopathic, according to Eric Lindquist, DMV, DABVP, Cert. IVUSS.
Here's to your personal and professional success in 2018February 5, 2018Here it is—another New Year, and another chance to design your future and bring it to fruition in 365 days. Personally, I find that exhilarating, a little scary, and the most incredible opportunity for personal and professional growth.
MVS Pet Care becomes nation's first house call veterinarian franchiseFebruary 2, 2018A business team and a house call veterinarian have partnered to launch Mobile Veterinary Services (MVS) Pet Care, the nation's first professional franchise network of house call veterinarians. MVS Pet Care offers general wellness care, vaccinations, and illness and injury care, as well as hospice care and in-home euthanasia. In addition to solving the longstanding problem for some owners of rustling up reluctant pets for the journey to the veterinary clinic, MVS Pet Care also provides veterinarians with new business opportunities. "Previously, upon earning their degrees, veterinarians' options were limited to either working in a vet's office or animal hospital, or starting their own brick-and-mortar practice, which is tough," said Todd Giatrelis, co-founder and CEO. "They're typically overworked and underpaid. With MVS Pet Care, they can get into business with significantly lower entry costs than a brick-and-mortar practice. They'll receive training and support, scheduling software and access to unmatched pricing for equipment and supplies through partnerships we've cemented with national pharmaceutical, diagnostic labs and supply companies." The mobile pet care franchise was developed by Giatrelis, Sarah Towne (president), and Ashley Shimabukuro (COO), whose previous franchises include Flip Flop Shops and Sugar Plum Parties, a themed children's party concept. Partnering …
Disinfection protocols: A clean startJanuary 24, 2018The start of a new year is the perfect time to review your disinfection protocols. Disinfection is vital to prevent the spread of infectious disease, but often, veterinary staff are either unaware or confused about proper sanitation.
