VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCareer and entrepreneurial opportunities for veterinary nursesMarch 12, 2021Sometimes we need to watch others reach for their full potential and break out of the box in order to realize this same opportunity exists for us. It exists for all veterinary nurses, too. The box veterinary medicine has created is an invisible and false narrative, and our opportunities are only truly limited by our imagination. I’ve included a few examples of ways to enrich veterinary nurse careers, subsequently boosting the quality of veterinary medicine.
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Measuring the impact of dental month discounts across three practicesMarch 5, 2021It is imperative to teach our clients the importance of routine dental care and that preventive measures are far less expensive than having to treat oral health problems.
Technicians vital in fight against veterinary shortageMarch 2, 2021Thwarting veterinary shortages and ensuring America’s animals have sufficient access to care is the goal of a recently announced academic-corporate partnership.
National Pet Dental Health Month: Thank you to our techniciansMarch 1, 2021February was National Pet Dental Health Month, though anyone who works in general practice will tell you that every month is dental health month due to the prevalence of periodontal disease!
Which type of leader are you?March 1, 2021There is no black or white, right or wrong, good or bad, one-size-fits-all leadership style that is ideal for every situation.
Have clients gone COVID crazy?March 1, 2021Many people are fed up with stay-at-home orders, indoor dining disappearing, and freedoms lost during the pandemic. Clients may feel like grounded teenagers and act out with bad behavior.
Start your year with some practice soul-searchingMarch 1, 2021While an inventory can be painful, it can also transform our personal and professional lives.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: Is there really a veterinary technician shortage? A profession in crisisFebruary 19, 2021By Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (nutrition)Unfortunately, no statistics are provided for the number of veterinary assistants employed or other individuals working in a veterinary technician capacity. Given these numbers are of individuals self-reporting as veterinary technicians, it is doubtful it represents only credentialed veterinary technicians. So, does this make a difference?
Diagnostics, monitoring streamlined with connected careFebruary 16, 2021Arming veterinary teams with the skills and knowledge needed to confidently implement telehealth and connected care is at the heart of a newly published industry resource.
How our profession went viral: COVID-related changes in client behaviorFebruary 9, 2021Last March, when COVID-19 initiated its first round of shutdowns, most of us wrung our hands and wondered whether our profession could weather this.
