VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBoomers, gen-xers, millennials, oh my!February 1, 2023When discussing management methods and styles, generational differences are often overlooked, but can be a huge asset to encouraging teamwork. Indeed, the backbone of the veterinary field is teamwork, so becoming knowledgeable about how individual teammates think and interact will be a benefit to management.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveConsider end-of-life care as a careerJanuary 26, 2023A survey launched in the summer of 2022 explored the personalities and career paths of veterinarians who have devoted the next chapter of their careers to EOL. In collaboration with the IAAHPC, the survey sought to identify what facets of death care appeals to veterinarians in particular. The questions and choices reflected what the survey authors (the authors of this article) already knew to be general motivators and situations found in the end-of-life industry. While themes regularly emerged, a study had yet to reveal the data necessary to understand EOL professional drivers.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEmbracing All Interdisciplinary Team Members in the Delivery of Pet Hospice CareJanuary 26, 2023In this session, Rebecca Rose, CVT, identifies the interdisciplinary team, their various skills, and how to best leverage them during the delivery of end-of-life care.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFebruary pet- and vet-related calendarJanuary 19, 2023Welcome to 2023, the Year of the Rabbit! January highlights dressing pets up and traveling with pets. VPN Plus+ created this marketing piece for you to use freely in your clinics to provide your staff with fun ideas for in-clinic mixers, photo contests, or social medial posts.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCannabinoids in the Clinic: Practical ApproachesJanuary 19, 2023In this session: The clinical data for companion animals with the use of cannabinoids, like CBD, has been growing. Stephen Niño Cital, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM (Res. Anesthesia) discusses the current and relevant literature and dosing for safe and effective use of CBD in your practice.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTotally tubular feeding tipsJanuary 12, 2023Early enteral feeding is supported by preserving gastrointestinal integrity, reducing bacterial translocation, and improving immune function.3 Successful support and management through assisted feeding methods involves identifying those most likely to benefit from nutritional support, making an appropriate nutrition assessment, early intervention, proper tube selection for length of time nutrition support is needed, implementing an effective nutrition plan, and follow-up.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMastering the Money Conversation and Move Your Clients to YesJanuary 11, 2023In this session: Sarah Wooten, DVM, CVJ, discusses the difficulties surrounding money conversations with clients. She addresses what is really going on (hint: it’s complicated) and, more importantly, how to work with client resistance and speak with an elevated level of awareness and confidence so you get more compliance, adherence, and most importantly, have fun while doing it.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveJanuary pet- and vet-related calendarJanuary 4, 2023Welcome to 2023, the Year of the Rabbit! January highlights dressing pets up and traveling with pets. VPN Plus+ created this marketing piece for you to use freely in your clinics to provide your staff with fun ideas for in-clinic mixers, photo contests, or social medial posts.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSelling to Corporate: But First Learn the LingoJanuary 3, 2023This session: Mary Mongioi, Esq, discusses the different options you have if you are thinking of selling your practice. She also covers the role of veterinary consolidators, how to calculate purchase price, and more.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveOur tacit pact with the purebred pet industryDecember 28, 2022By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAAs one of our path professors used to say, “If you want to start a successful practice, try befriending some boxer and Shar-pei breeders.” Although I date myself with this reference to currently less fashionable breeds (today we might rely more on our über allergy-prone doodles and everything-prone Frenchies), the core truth remains: We rely on our purebreds for profitability.
