VPN Plus+ ExclusivePowerful Client Communication Through Social MediaJune 24, 2022Rhonda Bell, CVPM, CCFP, addresses how client communication is more vital than ever before but also more restricted than ever. Sharing positive news and ideas is challenging right now. Where do you begin? How do you have great communication with clients when face to face dialogue is not possible for so many? This is a great opportunity to use your practice social media platforms to communicate with clients.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRehabilitative care for senior petsJune 24, 2022Both a pet’s family and healthcare providers would welcome other solutions to naturally extend a pet’s life, health, and happiness. In recent years, many providers have seen rehabilitative therapies as a possible answer. Similar to its place in human medicine, rehab is being used by skilled, experienced professionals to work either along with, or instead of, surgery or medication. The practice rebuilds patient strength that has been lost through age, injury, overuse, or illness.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTips for Camping With Dogs InfographicJune 16, 2022At VPN Plus+ we want to provide tools, as well as information, for our veterinary members. We have created this marketing piece for you to use freely in your clinics to provide clients with ideas on what they need to do and bring on a camping trip with their dog to make it fun and safe for everyone. (Doggie s'mores recipes not included.)
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveJuly animal-related holidays!June 16, 2022July is known for fireworks, but some "quieter, pet-related" holidays fall this month, too. Find out what days recognize snakes, cows, kittens, and mutts. Looking for social media post ideas or promotions for your clinic? Here are some “out of the box” holidays to showcase!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBeyond De-Escalation: Connecting With CalmnessJune 16, 2022Talking with upset clients and stressed colleagues can feel like tiptoeing through a minefield. In this highly interactive session from Dr. Eran Magen, you will learn how to be more effective and more relaxed when talking with clients and colleagues who are experiencing strong emotions such as stress, frustration, anxiety, or anger.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveManaging sepsisJune 10, 2022By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMAManaging sepsis is a great example of the challenge of practicing evidence-based medicine in an evidence-poor environment. Extrapolation from evidence in humans and reasoning from physiologic first principles are rational and necessary strategies, but, of course, they sometimes lead to practices that turn out to be ineffective or even counterproductive in veterinary patients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFinancial Wellness Education as an Employee BenefitJune 9, 2022For employers everywhere who are working to become true advocates for their staff’s health and wellness, Christopher ‘CJ’ Burnett's presentation focuses on ways to deliver financial education to employees. Fifty-four percent of employees say financial challenges and decisions cause them the most stress. Bringing them the education and the clarity that they need around money matters can produce a more joyful culture.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWorkForce Crisis: Retaining StaffJune 2, 2022Leslie Boudreau, BASVT, RVTg, CVPM, PHR, PHRca, SPHR, on how the veterinary industry is facing a workforce crisis. Retaining and growing your staff has never been more important. Employees are our most valuable assets, but do they know this? With the Great Resignation upon us, now is the time to change our focus to retention and talent management. If you don’t help them grow, you will watch them go!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMy wildest dreams?June 2, 2022By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAPractices like mine are easily worth 20 times their original sale price (and possibly a lot more given our profession’s feverish practice transaction climate in many suburban markets). Trouble is, I have such mixed feelings on the subject of selling that I do not even want to know my practice’s current market value. Sure, I can have a proper valuation done, but do I really want to go there?
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveJob Crafting for Veterinary TeamsMay 27, 2022This session will illustrate how job crafting, on both an individual and an organization level, can help veterinary practices to leverage the strengths of their workers, and achieve better outcomes.
