Why standing tall in the veterinary profession safeguards you against vulnerabilityAugust 9, 2017All of us have a story to tell about what led us to become veterinarians. For me, the thought “I want to be a veterinarian” first entered my mind about 55 years ago, when I was a 7-year-old boy living on a small farm in rural Southern Idaho.
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The one vet student story you need to read todayJuly 5, 2017Here at Veterinary Practice News, we know animals eat weird stuff sometimes. You just have to look at our annual “They Ate What?!” contest to get an idea of the whole range of weird stuff animals can eat.
Conversation starters for the shy and introverted vet, vet techJune 14, 2017According to various personality tests, most vets (and techs) are introverts. After all, most vets (and techs) secretly prefer animals to people (shocking). Little did we know that we would have to interact with clients, colleagues, coworkers, receptionists and vendors far more than with animals.
One vet's view of this year's conferencesMay 19, 2017Every spring I put pen to paper on the issue of veterinary conferencing. Whether my annual exertions delight, confound or dismay (I’ve heard it all), no more entertaining veterinary writing opportunities exist beyond the thoroughly engrossing topic of veterinary exceptionalism as epitomized by our profession’s largest national conferences (NAVC and WVC).
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.
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.
