Career clash: Should you stay or should you go?December 6, 2022They say the grass is no greener on the other side. Alas, sometimes they’re wrong. There are plenty of reasons why seeking a position elsewhere is the better option. For example, when you find yourself uninspired by your profession, dreading your days, and/or generally behaving like the disgruntled, unsatisfactory employee you know you are not meant to be.
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The importance of fecal testingDecember 5, 2022Stool samples, a fecal analysis, parasite screenings, a “poop check.” It does not matter what you call it, if you work in a veterinary hospital, it is not the most popular test. Yet, they are performed, most likely, multiple times a day. They give a practitioner a wealth of knowledge, if done correctly, that cannot be discovered by any other means.
Wildfire injuries increase deadly clots, cardiac issues in catsDecember 4, 2022With wildfires plaguing the western United States for several years, a group of vets have pursued a study to look into how the toll-like receptor 4 could play a role in future treatments.
There's a new way to detect cancerDecember 3, 2022There are 14.5 million growths detected every year in the U.S. Approximately 40 percent of them are never diagnosed for reasons of time, cost, and invasiveness of procedure among others.
How to read a scientific paperDecember 2, 2022It is important for veterinarians to constantly strive to improve their knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, so they remain consistent with new findings. To do otherwise puts them at risk of failing to keep up with the latest clinical advancements.
Deciphering an odd dental imageDecember 1, 2022One of Dr. John Lewis's favorite parts of writing the monthly column for Veterinary Practice News is presenting cases that are rarely seen, so when you come across them in practice, you will have the answers. These dental “zebras” are rare findings or conditions that you will not see every day, but you will likely see during your career.
Elevating patient care with in-house equipmentNovember 30, 2022Adding new equipment to your practice expands the services you can offer clients, whether it is a portable ultrasound unit, a new dental or surgical suite, or a CT scan.
Is your online pharmacy working for you?November 29, 2022Online pharmacies have been in existence for decades, yet animal hospitals still seem to make minimal use of this handy tool.
Four steps to boost your resiliency quotientNovember 28, 2022When it comes to being a resilient manager, a few things come into play. You need to have excellent communication skills, the ability to adapt with a positive mindset, be open to coaching and feedback while being empathetic to others, and be willing to take risks to create outstanding changes.
Got acquired? Here's a survival guide for practice managersNovember 25, 2022It seems like the world of veterinary medicine has evolved into one acquisition after the next. Although I do not think the intention is to make anyone’s life harder during the acquisition process, it can still be very overwhelming and not a positive experience.
