Phone frenzy? Seven ways to cut call volumeNovember 25, 2020Front-desk teams are struggling to answer the onslaught of calls to schedule the three-month backlog of checkups and elective procedures, refill medications, and curbside arrivals.
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Four ways to minimize "crickets"November 25, 2020Veterinary team engagement can be a challenge. Sometimes, it can be difficult to get staff members to communicate and open up when asked to engage.
Being too busy: A blessing or curse?November 25, 2020While the suffering of COVID is far from over, this columnist predicts veterinary medicine is going to continue to flourish as never before.
Turmeric: Golden spice or fool's gold?November 24, 2020Turmeric has long been employed for a wide range of health conditions in traditional folk medicine, particularly in Indian Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
Can you solve this puzzle?November 24, 2020Test your veterinary knowledge with our December Brain Teaser!
Seven ways COVID has changed how we deliver pet health careNovember 16, 2020So much has changed since the start of 2020 that it’s almost impossible to prioritize the challenges we’ve confronted.
The "good death" revolution—Companion animal euthanasia in the modern ageNovember 16, 2020With the increased attention given to the human-animal bond, particularly during COVID; the emotional complexity of animals; and the recent and welcomed focus on veterinary wellness, the importance of a good death has risen to center stage.
Why is my patient waking up while still under anesthesia?November 16, 2020The art and science of anesthesia is keeping the patient under an appropriate anesthetic depth.
How you can prevent iatrogenic mandibular fracturesNovember 16, 2020The clinical specialist plays many roles, including support of the general practitioner (GP). The former can be a valuable resource for the latter, offering advice when preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative questions arise.
Three reasons why now is a good time to invest in capital equipmentNovember 16, 2020As veterinarians continue to adapt to COVID-driven procedures and slowly refill their schedules, they can’t afford to lose sight of the indicator of a healthy practice—the bottom line.
