Anxiety-related claims in U.S. pets rise by 93 percent, data showsJune 17, 2025 Pet anxiety claims are soaring —see which breeds and states are most affected and how veterinarians can help.
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A case study on the benefits of redefining victory in vet medJune 4, 2025Discover how shifting from a scarcity mindset to a success mindset can help transform your work, fuel resilience, and inspire growth across your entire team.
How practice design impacts your teamJune 2, 2025Improving working conditions can involve multiple elements, including design and workflow. Check out the changes you can implement in your clinic.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: NAVTA surveys say some things change, some stay the sameMay 22, 2025By Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVTThe National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) 2024 Demographic Survey provides an opportunity to better understand the current veterinary technician landscape and a valuable opportunity to compare the profession’s evolution since the 2022 survey.
Alcoholism and addiction in vet med: 6 myths on substance abuse in veterinariansMay 21, 2025Dr. Patty Khuly offers some helpful info on the 'pervasive' problem of alcoholism and addiction in the industry, including a brief list of myths regarding the average drug- and alcohol-addicted veterinarian.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFront desk fallout: why CSRs burn out fasterMay 13, 2025CSRs carry the emotional weight of client expectations and often deal with the fallout of complex or even abusive interactions. In addition to the increasing demands of digital communication—answering emails and texts, managing online reviews, and fielding social media messages—it becomes clear the role of modern the CSR is highly complex.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBig vet energy, fading fastApril 24, 2025By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAThe only photo I have on my desk at work is one a classmate snapped during my field service rotation 30 years ago last month. Dinosaur that I am, it was one of those pictures you print at the drugstore photo lab in doubles to give away to your new colleagues at graduation. In it, I'm cradling a Pygmy goat kid…and I'm beaming. It exudes "big vet energy" in the best way possible. Everyone has a picture like that—one that captures their veterinary essence in peak bloom. It represents the moment you first recognized yourself as a real veterinarian. It says, "This is what I am. This is what I do. I was made for this." If your version of this picture isn't already on your desk, it probably should be. It will keep you grounded and inspired, humbled yet exultant. When things go wrong, it'll soothe you to recall why you made the choices you did. When everything's just as you think it should be, it will boost your mood all the more. Ironically, though, it is this photo that made me realize I was ready to end my career as I knew it. Sitting at my desk, crunching …
The Lighter Side: 'Empathy'April 19, 2025“The Lighter Side” is a monthly cartoon feature by Greg Bishop, DVM, that highlights the humorous and light-hearted perspectives in the world of animals and veterinary care. Visit sasquatchpaw.com for more of Dr. Bishop’s work.
New report proposes solutions to advance role of pets for better mental healthFebruary 18, 2025The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) issued a new report, The Role of Companion Animals for Improved Mental Health, earlier this month, that focuses on providing data, insights, and best practices to boost awareness and implementation of policies and programs that elevate the role of pets for improved mental health.
$8M annual investment bolsters veterinarians' career growth, well-beingFebruary 4, 2025New benefit offerings from a network of veterinary practices include efforts to help veterinarians pay off student debt.
