What to expect with your first jobApril 18, 2023Recent veterinary graduates have a lot to offer. With solid experience in their first jobs, they can grow into exceptional doctors.
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Introducing telehealth to your practiceApril 17, 2023Just as telehealth is becoming a normal and expected option for care in the human world, many consumers expect the same is available from their veterinary medical teams.
Knowing when and how to fire clientsApril 14, 2023In fostering a safe and positive workplace, practice managers can initiate “kindness policies” in the clinic and teach their team helpful approaches to help mitigate abusive client behavior.
5 Questions With… Vernard Hodges, DVM, and Terrence Ferguson, DVM, stars of Critter Fixers: Country VetsApril 13, 2023Veterinary Practice News recently caught up with "the Critter Fixers" for the Hill’s 2023 Annual End Pet Obesity Campaign, where Drs. Hodges and Ferguson shared more about their practice, what medical conditions they find common in the countryside, and their advice for practice owners and future veterinarians.
Dog bite education, awareness helps minimize surrendersApril 6, 2023Helping owners understand dogs’ behavioral cues can go a long way in promoting peaceful coexistence between people and their canine companions.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNine affordable ideas to recognize your staffMarch 30, 2023Fortunately, showing your team how valuable they are doesn’t have to cost much to be meaningful. Here are some ideas that will put smiles on their faces, and warm their hearts, while having a gentle impact on the reality of your bottom line.
How to spot burnout before you crashMarch 23, 2023The new year has come and gone, and if you are like most of us, you did not have much time to stop and ponder the subtle mysteries of your life’s evolution. Self-exploration is neither fun nor otherwise immediately rewarding for most of us.
Hurdling common surgical roadblocksMarch 22, 2023Any veterinarian performing surgery is bound to encounter a case that did not go as planned. Whether the patient had a complication, a true error was made, or the client’s perception of their pet’s outcome was skewed, these cases can take a toll on all veterinary staff members involved. Although these cases can feel defeating, they often present learning opportunities.
Attracting talent through videoMarch 20, 2023A lot of practices are short-staffed and have difficulties attracting candidates. If you are one, you have probably even calibrated your job postings to say all the right things–your practice provides high-quality patient care, a great team culture, work-life balance, mentorship, competitive salary, and benefits–but it does not seem to be working.
Key trends driving veterinary care's futureMarch 17, 2023Over the last decade, veterinary practices have dealt with changes and new obstacles to navigate, including an aging workforce, decreased talent pipelines, and increased demand from pet owners.
