5 reasons why you should think like your vet clientsMarch 21, 2017They say it’s true for all doctors. After we start practicing medicine, we lose sight of the view from the other side of the exam room table. Whether we’ve been practicing 20 years or two weeks, docs have a way of forgetting what it feels like to need the help of a medical professional. This, too often, lays the groundwork for us-and-them-style thinking.
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Why vets need to change with the timesMarch 21, 2017I believe that many pets visiting veterinary offices think they are going to die. Imagine being hung by your suspenders halfway out of a 30th-floor window, or being held up at gunpoint.
What not to ask veterinary applicantsMarch 20, 2017Today’s labor and employment laws provide a wide range of protections for job applicants. This is most apparent in the area of discrimination. Under federal, state and local laws, it is unlawful to discriminate against job applicants on the basis of numerous characteristics.
Understaffed? How to stay productive in the vet practiceMarch 20, 2017A veterinary technician moved out of state when her husband’s job was transferred. A receptionist cut hours to be home with her new baby. Worse yet, you’ve had a vacant technician job for six months because you can’t find qualified candidates.
How to help clients when pets are diagnosed with life-ending diseaseMarch 1, 2017Sadly, the veterinary medical care team often is faced with patients that have been diagnosed with a life-ending disease. With pets having such a high rate of severe osteoarthritis, cancer, renal disease and heart failure, care teams frequently will be confronted with clients who must come to grips with the news that their beloved pet has limited time left.
Why practicing best medicine helps pets and vetsFebruary 28, 2017The concerned pet owner—let’s call her Reagan—had a 15-pound, 6-year-old female poodle named Sassy. I almost always ask the genesis of a pet’s name, and Sassy was short for Sassafras, which happened to be this gourmet cook’s favorite spice.
The 7 top challenges facing veterinary medicine in 2017February 27, 2017Dear fellow veterinarians and devoted industry insiders: As I write this, Jan. 1 is dawning. It’s a beautiful day here in Miami and a great time to reflect on how prosperous a year veterinary medicine has enjoyed. Despite our many challenges, soon to be outlined below, our profession is flourishing. I, for one, am grateful to be a veterinarian in 2017. Please do not interpret anything below as evidence otherwise.
How to prevent last-minute pet medication emergency refillsFebruary 24, 2017It’s predictable. Every day, clients call your veterinary clinic within minutes of closing time to request a prescription refill. “My dog took his last pill this morning, and I need a refill today. I’m on the way to your hospital now. Could you wait for me?” pleads the pet owner.
How to run a veterinary back office from your front pocketFebruary 20, 2017Practice owners and managers understand the challenge of wearing multiple hats. It’s hard enough juggling appointments and client needs each day. Even if you have office staff, you still need to dedicate time to back-office duties.
How to avoid costly HR pitfalls in the vet practiceFebruary 20, 2017This is a challenging time to manage human resources at a veterinary practice. The legal landscape is ever-changing, and even innocent violations can have substantial consequences. Fortunately, it is never too late to put your HR house in order.
