Overworked? You might want to blame poor productivity; not pandemic puppiesNovember 4, 2021If work seems busier, it probably is; however, if you think this is the result of an increase in puppy ownership, you may be mistaken.
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Supporting mental health in your practiceNovember 4, 2021There has been a growing awareness of depression and the need for suicide prevention in the veterinary industry in recent years.
What is digital emotional intelligence?November 4, 2021Digital emotional intelligence (DEQ) builds off EQ as the ability to digitally sense emotional response, either our own or someone else’s, and to use this to affectively guide our behavior, thinking, and the decisions we make in relation to digital input.
Are veterinary specialists the future?November 4, 2021Animals today can receive a level of medical care rivaling what is available to humans, including imaging capabilities, targeted cancer treatments, and open-heart surgery.
From chaos to control: How to reclaim your scheduleNovember 4, 2021If clients dictate times and dates of appointments, your schedule will be chaos.
By identifying bullying behaviors, you can help promote positive changeNovember 4, 2021It is no secret an increasing number of veterinary professionals leave the field for other career paths. Although many factors contribute to these decisions, one resoundingly common problem is the all-too-familiar toxic work environment.
Everyone lies, even veterinariansNovember 4, 2021Sometimes a pet owner may fudge the truth when speaking to her veterinarian. Vets being honest about their own shortcomings may help deter this and encourage clients to be more honest. The results help with pet health.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHow to properly utilize your techsOctober 22, 2021Since DVMs are not trained with techs, they do not have the opportunity to observe many of the in-depth tasks licensed techs are educated to perform. This is where the techs themselves must step up.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHacks from the hive mindOctober 14, 2021I reached out through social media asking technicians from all over for tips or skills they have learned over the years; answers ranged from how best to practice for various codes, administering oral medications, protecting catheters, to building a better practice culture.
How to make Vet Tech Week a successOctober 4, 2021It’s that time of year again. No, not biennial inventory counts or holiday scheduling. I’m talking about Veterinary Technician Week, often known as Vet Tech Week.
