VPN Plus+ ExclusiveOctober pet- and vet-related calendarSeptember 22, 2022Dogs put the "howl" in Halloween, as do their companion counterparts, black cats. But October is also the month for National Reptile Day, National Pets for Veterans Day, and Global Cat Day. It also has some serious themes to be aware of, as well, in the industry, including Mental Health Day, and, of course, National Vet Tech Week. Looking for social media post ideas or promotions for your clinic? Here are some more “out of the box” holidays to showcase! No tricks, only treats!
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveZero Stars, Do Not Recommend: Handling Negative Reviews OnlineSeptember 16, 2022In this session: Rhonda Bell will cover practical ways to set up a review response management system and triage protocol for your reviews, and then help outline how to handle different types of negative reviews online.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBeing down a team member doesn't have to be a recipe for disasterSeptember 15, 2022By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAWhen faced with a similar (albeit less dramatic) associate shortage in the past, I have made do by restructuring basic operations, leaning on my team’s most experienced members to take over tasks formerly deemed “vet-only” areas. Here’s how I approached it, broadly...
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhy isn't mental health first-aid training mandated for veterinary leaders?September 7, 2022Even if mental health first-aid wasn’t nationally mandated training, what if each practice adopted and mandated it for themselves?
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveInstagram 101: How to Easily Start and Manage an Instagram Account for Your ClinicSeptember 2, 2022Cheyanne Flerx will give you a quick crash course on using and navigating Instagram. She'll also share the difference between Facebook and Instagram, what to post to Instagram, and provide an action plan so you can launch your Instagram account ASAP!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveIn-house necropsy procedure tips for both vets and techsSeptember 1, 2022A necropsy can be thorough and complete within a veterinary practice, with no additional testing. The most important part of performing an in-house necropsy is deciding to perform it in the first place. It can be a daunting procedure, yet it is easily set-up, and the procedure can be performed with a team-based approach.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Diet Trial is a Diagnostic TestAugust 25, 2022Meagan Painter, DVM, DACVD, addresses how to understand the elimination diet trial as a diagnostic test when approaching the allergic patient. Specifics will include a review of the food allergy phenotype, best practices for diet selection, strategies for improving owner compliance, and a current review of the literature. A strong focus will be placed on introducing practical solutions that help general practitioners improve the diagnostic outcome after a diet trial is prescribed. Numerous case studies will be presented to highlight these concepts.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCalling in the cavalry: get ready RVTsAugust 18, 2022Imagine the time it could save you if multiple things at once were being accomplished: one by your RVT, or RVTs, and one by you. While a registered technician is placing a splint, you could be finishing the discharge instructions. While the splint is happening, another RVT could be performing a dental extraction on a patient they just induced. Again, one veterinarian, three procedures being performed correctly and legally, thanks to the skills of the RVTs.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSeptember pet- and vet-related calendarAugust 18, 2022Your first thoughts for September might be Labor Day or Back to School. But there are days dedicated to iguanas, dogs, rabbits, and more. It also has some serious themes to be aware of, as well, in the industry. Looking for social media post ideas or promotions for your clinic? Here are some more “out of the box” holidays to showcase!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVeterinary medicine is losing its personal touch August 12, 2022By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAFor me, it is that personal connection that matters most because, without it, I might as well be an accountant, or some other brand of desk jockey. The way I see it, if I’m not invested in my patient and their people, I would not be as motivated to be kind, compassionate, thorough, and diligent.
