Can’t get no (job) satisfaction?May 2, 2017Today I took the AVMA’s online wellness assessment test, which was adapted from human medicine’s Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) test. According to the AVMA website, the test has been deemed a valid self-administered assessment tool to quantify the emotional effects of being a caregiver.
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How to be a role model for your vet team and yourselfApril 28, 2017I often find myself having conversations about staff development and clinic culture. These conversations usually go the same way: The veterinary practice manager, or owner, is frustrated and overwhelmed with all the work they have to do.
My vet tech said WHAT on Facebook?April 27, 2017You arrive at work, go to the staff lounge and pour yourself a cup of coffee to gear up for a busy day. So far; so good. But then you overhear a conversation about John, one of your technicians. John has been disgruntled about some new policies and protocols, and it has shown in his attitude and body language.
Action plan for pregnant/nursing vet staffApril 25, 2017A pregnancy announcement within your practice is both exciting and nerve-wracking. How you, as a clinic owner, anticipate and address practical and legal implications can facilitate an open and productive dialogue and, hopefully, develop a mutually beneficial action plan.
The 7 top challenges facing veterinary medicine in 2017February 27, 2017Dear fellow veterinarians and devoted industry insiders: As I write this, Jan. 1 is dawning. It’s a beautiful day here in Miami and a great time to reflect on how prosperous a year veterinary medicine has enjoyed. Despite our many challenges, soon to be outlined below, our profession is flourishing. I, for one, am grateful to be a veterinarian in 2017. Please do not interpret anything below as evidence otherwise.
Do you know your state regulations?February 21, 2017Veterinarians and veterinary technicians (licensed/certified/registered) are bound by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Principles of Veterinary Ethics but also by the licenses they hold. Technicians are likely only governed by the practice act of the state they work in.
10 promises and predictions for 2017 for veterinariansFebruary 7, 2017By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBA Have you scribbled out your list of resolutions for the new year? Whether you have dutifully thumb-tapped a detailed list into Evernote or barely managed a mental one-liner, you're likely to have brooded over a thing or two you hope to improve on in 2017. And if you're in the all-consuming vet biz, at least one resolution impacts your professional life, too. 1. Seek Out More Stress-Relieving Services Whether you've concluded that you need mental health services and haven't made that appointment yet, or you simply need more you time to recover from life as we currently know it, there are plenty of realistic solutions to the stress that assails you. This year, hot yoga classes and cheap Asian massages are high on my professional services list. 2. Get Away More I'll log more flying miles than usual this year. The more the better. (And the farther the better.) In lieu of remodeling my house—it's not falling down yet—this year I'll be headed to Hawaii, Ecuador and Birmingham, England. (For conferences, I swear.) Whether it's camping in your local state forest or spending a month in …
Why you should join a veterinary organizationJanuary 31, 2017Veterinary professionals, regardless of specialty or job path, can join an association—or multiple associations—that champions the industry and their line of work.
10 secrets to keep your veterinary nurses happyJanuary 27, 2017This fearless columnist had the confidential and deep conversations you wish you had with your staff, so please open your mind and listen up. After polling technicians, we share their top 10 suggestions, plus a few bonus ones.
Why vets need to raise our voicesJanuary 13, 2017It probably shouldn’t be this way, but I get a headache every time I hear the phrase “veterinarian recommended.” It happens whether the words are attached to a pet owner educational initiative or being used to sell cheap, low-brow pet gadgets made by the millions in China.
