VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA question doesn't mean you're being questionedAugust 29, 2024Why do we feel that when someone asks us, “Did you fed the cat in ISO?” is an accusation and we respond, “No, I have been doing all of the treatments on the other patients, so I haven’t had time!” Instead of just answering, “No,” or “Not yet.” Why do we think someone is accusing us of not doing our job because they ask us, “Did you walk this dog yet?” Why can’t we take it as a simple question and not an accusation of something bad?
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The personal and financial benefits of telehealthAugust 29, 2024A veterinarian shares her personal take on why helping pet owners online—through telehealth consultations—has been a rewarding and lucrative side hustle.
Failing to pass the NAVLE: What happens next?August 10, 2024If you fail the NAVLE, you do not get a veterinary license. Period. In some states, you can secure a temporary or conditional license until you do pass (you get five tries in five years and can appeal to get one more try thereafter). In others, you can practice only under direct supervision while technically without an active license.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveARE we all on the same team?August 8, 2024By Jamie Rauscher, LVTFor so many of us to have the same mutual goal, we could not be farther apart in our ideals of how we should be working together in our profession. All of us are witness to this every day. From in the clinic to social media platforms, some days are a battlefield and leave us licking our wounds at the end of the day, ultimately questioning our want to stay in the field.
How to handle late and no-show clientsAugust 8, 2024Tired of empty exam rooms from inconsiderate clients? The right confirmations sent at the right times help reduce no-shows and late arrivals.
Lightening up the conversation on obesityAugust 3, 2024The perceived resistance of clients in discussing obesity is mostly rooted in how veterinary professionals decide to approach the conversation. Fortunately, research tells us how we can increase the odds of pet owner compliance.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSelling services without being a used car salespersonAugust 1, 2024By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAUsed car salespeople get a bad rap. We all know they are just trying to make a living, but that does not keep almost every young veterinarian from invoking this simile when faced with the prospect of proposing expensive pet care. They find it hard to shake the feeling price may determine whether a patient lives or dies—we all do.
FTC noncompete ban: A vet's perspectiveJuly 30, 2024Veterinarians can now freely transition between employers or start their own practices without the fear of legal repercussions. This change opens a range of career opportunities, including full-time roles, part-time engagements, and gig work.
The Lighter Side: "Always a new day"July 24, 2024This is a monthly cartoon feature that highlights the humorous and light-hearted perspectives in the world of animals and veterinary care.
Spectrum of care: The business case for improving access to veterinary medicineJuly 24, 2024When spectrum of care is practiced, veterinarians offer a range of diagnostic and treatment options that vary in their expense, invasiveness, and intensity. Ultimately, this style of practice offers a way to serve more patients and clients by offering some level of care instead of an all-or-nothing approach.
