VPN Plus+ ExclusiveYou're the new practice manager—now what?March 4, 2026I sought out some management CE and signed up for the Veterinary Hospital Manager’s Association’s (VHMA) annual conference, and it was a meeting specifically for veterinary managers with real content that pertained to our everyday jobs. Not only did I learn about building a budget for your practice and how to engage our clients on social media, but I also learned I wasn’t alone in a job that can feel very isolated. I found a group of like-minded professionals who had been where I was and lived to tell the tale!
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Leading in your day and careerJanuary 27, 2026The way you support and encourage in the morning may not be the same as how you inspire in the afternoon. Let's explore the daily habits and long-term practices that ignite each day and fuel growth in your veterinary career.
Self-compassion: Essential for sustaining a career in vet medJanuary 6, 2026When we operate from depletion, our ability to offer empathy, patience, and clear decision-making erodes. Self-compassion is not selfish—it is foundational. It sustains our capacity to care for patients and clients.
Bridging borders: The benefits of studying abroad for vet tech studentsDecember 30, 2025A veterinary technician recounts leading vet tech students to Zimbabwe, where immersive study-abroad experiences deepen understanding of One Health, conservation, and access to care.
The mirror of accountability in the clinicNovember 1, 2025Together, we will explore the traits that define accountability, identify common biases that undermine it, and outline actionable strategies for building personal accountability.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: 90-day playbook to change your practiceOctober 23, 2025By Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVTKeep tests “small, reversible, and observable.” As teams become more flexible with change, it may be successful to run two micro-experiments to examine potential solutions. This also helps teams become critical of assessing what works as much as what does not.
Applying neuroscience principles to recruitment and onboardingOctober 21, 2025Engage top talent by telling your practice’s story—share your mission, patient successes, community impact, and growth opportunities.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveYou may think you are 'just' an assistant, but you are a leaderOctober 14, 2025If you think your role is too small, too behind the scenes, too under the radar to matter, you are wrong. The people you serve don’t see your title. They feel your presence. The pets you handle don’t care about your name badge. They remember how you treated them. The teammates around you aren’t inspired by your job description. They’re inspired by your attitude.
Expanding your practice? A guide to brand design consistencyOctober 7, 2025Successfully branding a new veterinary clinic is about more than just aesthetics; it is about creating a cohesive, welcoming environment that reflects your practice’s values and builds trust with every client who walks through the door.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFire safety isn't optional in veterinary practiceAugust 7, 2025While Pet Fire Safety Day is July 15, and National Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11, 2025, fire prevention and preparedness in the event of a fire are crucial 365 days a year. Many people may see prevention strategies and staff training as ancillary, less important than veterinary-related education, and even boring. However, waiting until an emergency strikes to realize the need for pre-planning, staff awareness, and training is too late.
