9 tips to end holiday schedule chaosDecember 30, 2024Since the days leading up to and following holidays are bound to be hectic, why not take charge of the chaos this year? Here are nine simple strategies to help you prepare for the inevitable rush.
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Has veterinary insurance failed U.S. pets?November 26, 2024Dr. Patty Khuly argues that veterinarians hold the key to pet insurance adoption—and might also be its biggest obstacle.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: 8 steps to create a positive culture and 5 benefitsNovember 21, 2024By Jamie Rauscher, LVTNAVTA president details the importance of fostering a positive culture of learning and growth in veterinary practices, provides practical steps for implementation, and discusses the benefits this culture can bring to both the staff and the practice as a whole.
Short staffed? Virtual assistants can fill the gapNovember 5, 2024Virtual assistants can be your 'front line of defense' in solving staffing shortages and increasing productivity and revenue.
Is it time we adopt clinical practice guidelines?October 25, 2024Creating a database of veterinary white papers, guidelines, position papers, and disease monographs, combined with evidence-based research, could be a valuable first step and resource for private practitioners.
Cherishing relationships: Expressing appreciationOctober 23, 2024In honor of a late colleague, Marty Becker, DVM, shares how an attitude of gratitude could be 'transformative' in personal and professional relationships.
Block scheduling delivers your ideal workdaySeptember 25, 2024Block scheduling reserves specific appointment types, streamlining scheduling and boosting team productivity and profits.
Managing mentorship: Win some, lose someSeptember 6, 2024At a time in veterinary medicine when it is hard to hire a warm body, much less a devoted doctor willing to join forces and stay on permanently, it is worth asking what it takes to be a more successful mentor.
Taking a team approach to oral healthAugust 30, 2024The team-based approach optimizes efficiency and subsequently can increase access to veterinary services and improve patient care. Further, it also contributes to financial sustainability for the practice.
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?
