7 qualities of a good veterinary practice ownerJuly 11, 2016In our profession, most veterinary practices are owned by — wait for it — veterinarians! Yes, there are some states that allow non-DVM owners, but for our purposes, we are speaking to those practice owners out there with DVM behind their name — and a LOT on their plates!
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Am I cut out to be a vet practice manager?July 7, 2016The hospital I have worked at for the past 4 years has been sold to a corporate group a couple of months ago, and the new manager has offered me the role of practice manager.
#TheStruggleisReal: Dying dog not taken to ERJune 30, 2016As a veterinary assistant of 5 years, probably the most memorable case of a woman who brought in her pitbull. He was notorious for eating things he shouldn't, as the lady said.
Comic: Young female vet problemsJune 28, 2016This comic from Consultmates illustrates a problem many young women veterinarians face. Has a client ever mistaken you for something other than a veterinarian?
20 'you know you're a vet tech' moments as told in Instagram photosJune 22, 2016You know you're a vet tech when...
7 things you learned as a kid that'll help you in vet medJune 20, 2016They say most of what you do in life is based on knowledge you received in kindergarten. We think this theme carries over into your career in vet med. That being said, here are some lessons from the playground that we hope you'll carry into the clinic.
This vet tech joke is too funnyJune 15, 2016Imgur user LadyKylaine posted this great gem. Have you ever had a chance to tell a joke like this in the clinic?
18 hilarious veterinary memesJune 15, 2016It's a bit early to celebrate (National Vet Tech Week is in October), but we have to share this great collection of vet tech memes from Imgur use Chibbz. Which one is your favorite?
Vets reading bad pet advice will have you laughingJune 15, 2016There's bad pet advice, and then there's bad pet advice. But when it's read by veterinarians, some of the horror is lost to hilarity. That's what this video, "Veterinarians Read Bad Pet Advice," from VetStreet.com perfectly shows. The video is shot in similar style to Jimmy Kimmel's "Celebrities Read Mean Tweets."
Addressing stress in the veterinary practice with hypnotherapyJune 14, 2016Imagine seeing your colleague leave a particularly stressful visit in the exam room and walk into the hall doing the “wet dog shake.” She just shook off stress the way the dog shakes off the water droplets.
