VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRehabilitative care for senior petsJune 24, 2022Both a pet’s family and healthcare providers would welcome other solutions to naturally extend a pet’s life, health, and happiness. In recent years, many providers have seen rehabilitative therapies as a possible answer. Similar to its place in human medicine, rehab is being used by skilled, experienced professionals to work either along with, or instead of, surgery or medication. The practice rebuilds patient strength that has been lost through age, injury, overuse, or illness.
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Change your loop, change your lifeJune 24, 2022Do you ever tell yourself, “Don’t think about it, let it go,” only to find the thing you are not supposed to be thinking about is all you think about? It’s as if you are stuck in a thinking loop. You are. You are having “looping thoughts,” which are also known as ruminating thoughts.
Why a practice should build net worthJune 23, 2022Practice ownership is not an easy feat, and the demands put on you as the owner can feel unsurmountable. If you are a practicing veterinarian, it can be difficult to run a successful business while practicing high-quality medicine.
'Seek and destroy' cancer trial explores nonsurgical therapiesJune 23, 2022A first-of-its-kind non-surgical cancer therapy is currently being tested at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) in Canada. Called a “seek and destroy” alternative therapy option, the treatment combines light-activated nanoparticles called porphysomes with photodynamic therapy (PDT).
How to increase veterinary nurse retentionJune 23, 2022Not only are experienced and credentialed veterinary technicians experts in their field, therefore allowing them to more easily manage and triage serious cases, they are also a vital component to training new graduates in healthy, educational, enriching, and supportive environments. Simply put, credentialed veterinary technicians are the past, present, and future of veterinary medicine. Without beating around the bush, veterinary medicine does not exist without these unsung heroes.
The benefits of peer-to-peer supportJune 21, 2022In an industry notorious for stress, isolation, and pressure, more and more veterinarians are proving the best way to cope, grow, and thrive is by connecting with peers.
Five signs your team is quietly quittingJune 21, 2022Things are changing in the clinic, and many of our best employees are preparing to leave.
Are you delivering gold standard care?June 21, 2022My definition of gold standard care is providing your clients the opportunity to gain the knowledge they need to make an informed medical decision for their pets.
Did your team forget how to talk to clients?June 21, 2022When your team refreshes their client-service skills, your practice will create a culture benefitting employees and clients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTips for Camping With Dogs InfographicJune 16, 2022At VPN Plus+ we want to provide tools, as well as information, for our veterinary members. We have created this marketing piece for you to use freely in your clinics to provide clients with ideas on what they need to do and bring on a camping trip with their dog to make it fun and safe for everyone. (Doggie s'mores recipes not included.)
