VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMe-OUCH! The Physiology of Osteoarthritis in CatsOctober 6, 2022In this session: Kristin Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (anesthesia/analgesia), VCC, will review pain physiology in general and delve into the specifics of OA, as well as discuss some treatment options.
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Fed up with phone tag? Text insteadOctober 6, 2022There is a way to end your frustration with unreturned calls and phone tag. Turn your callbacks into “textbacks.” Texts rarely go unread or unanswered. Ditch the 10-minute task of calling and leaving a voicemail. Replace it with a two-minute text. Create templates in your texting platform for these common responses:
Knowing your limit and working within itOctober 6, 2022Toxic environments do not just “happen.” They do not just blow in with the season like hay fever and cause everyone in their path to have stuffy heads, irritability, and contagiously bad attitudes. No, toxic environments are grown and nurtured—mostly from neglect. Veterinary teams are comprised of individuals; we might neglect to address issues at the root of our emotions until we feel ready to explode. Toxic environments thrive where boundaries are not found.
Q&A with AVMA president Dr. Lori TellerOctober 5, 2022Lori Teller, DVM, DABVP (canine/feline), CVJ, began her year-long term as the American Medical Veterinary Association (AVMA) president in August. Veterinary Practice News had the opportunity to learn more about her goals for the AVMA, the power of moms, and her take on some of the issues facing the industry.
Veterinarians on the forefront of climate change impactOctober 5, 2022Record temperatures are indicative of how climate change is wreaking environmental havoc. The effects on people make the news regularly. Less reported, but equally important, are its effects on pets, livestock, and wildlife, and the vets who care for them.
$2-billion loss attributed to veterinary burnoutOctober 4, 2022Workplace burnout is costing the veterinary industry $2 billion per year, according to research published by the Cornell Center for Veterinary Business and Entrepreneurship.
The arrogance of sexist business beliefs (part 2)October 3, 2022While women dominate current veterinary school classes, they still represent a paltry number of leadership positions.
Can you solve this puzzle?October 2, 2022Can you solve this puzzle? A two-year-old female spayed Shih Tzu presents for hind limb lameness and non-reducible patella luxation.
Straight Talk with Clients is a Critical Piece of the Adverse Food Reaction "Puzzle"October 1, 2022Managing dogs with adverse food reactions can be a puzzle for veterinarians and a wait-and-see game for clients.
2022 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest winnersOctober 1, 2022Check out the WINNER of the 15th annual Veterinary Practice News They Ate What?! X-ray Contest!
