VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSeptember pet- and vet-related calendarAugust 18, 2022Your first thoughts for September might be Labor Day or Back to School. But there are days dedicated to iguanas, dogs, rabbits, and more. It also has some serious themes to be aware of, as well, in the industry. Looking for social media post ideas or promotions for your clinic? Here are some more “out of the box” holidays to showcase!
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Kentucky flooding relief efforts supported via industry grantsAugust 18, 2022Humans and pets impacted by flooding in Kentucky have received more than $60,000 in emergency funding, thanks to the support of several animal health groups.
Monkeypox detected in domestic dogAugust 17, 2022A greyhound in France has tested positive for monkeypox, becoming the first known domestic dog to contract with the virus via human transmission.
Improving diversity, inclusion in vetmed requires 'sustained effort'August 16, 2022Enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the veterinary profession is the driving force behind a new initiative from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE).
Can you solve this puzzle?August 16, 2022Can you solve this puzzle? A 10-year-old female spayed cocker spaniel with a history of chronic ear infections.
Why every vet needs a psychotherapistAugust 12, 2022Psychotherapy, also referred to as talk therapy, is among the most underrated, and, sadly, underutilized healthcare services on offer. Not only is it widely denigrated as a service intended for exclusive use by the feeble-brained, socially maladjusted, or mentally disturbed, it can be surprisingly tough to access through traditional healthcare channels.
Army veterinary corps supports warfighters on multiple frontsAugust 12, 2022Veterinarians have been a part of the United States military since the nation’s founding, when farriers provided informal veterinary care to the horses employed by George Washington’s Continental Army. The movement to establish a formal veterinary corps within the U.S. Army grew stronger during the Civil War, and it became reality in 1916 via the National Defense Act, designed to bolster American military preparedness as involvement in World War I grew more likely.
MythBusters and a love of medicineAugust 12, 2022"We often don’t appreciate the merit of one way of thinking until it is held in counterpoint to another," writes Holly Sawyer, DVM. "I like science; I love medicine. I love that health professionals get to improve lives and treat disease. I love that veterinarians make a real difference in the world. I love that veterinary school taught me how to think in a unique and profound way."
Adding a surgical suite in a weekendAugust 12, 2022It is possible to begin offering dental and/or surgical services in as little as a weekend. While practices will need some basic tools, they will not need a contractor and they will not need to move walls. It is an easier way to keep up with the latest advancements in equipment while offering new services or expanding on existing ones.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVeterinary medicine is losing its personal touch August 12, 2022By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAFor me, it is that personal connection that matters most because, without it, I might as well be an accountant, or some other brand of desk jockey. The way I see it, if I’m not invested in my patient and their people, I would not be as motivated to be kind, compassionate, thorough, and diligent.
