Farewell, and my best surgery adviceSeptember 22, 2021If you apply these humble suggestions, your patient care, the happiness of your team, and your own fulfillment will skyrocket.
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Sage advice for new and recent gradsJune 11, 2021What do you wish someone told you when you first started in your position? What advice would have made a big difference in your career?
Words of wisdom to use or loseAugust 7, 2020In the spirit of sharing is caring, here are 37 pieces of advice to use or lose. Feel free to take what you find meaningful or helpful and leave the rest!
Game of phonesSeptember 10, 2019Last spring, I attended one of those drug company-run boondoggles designed to “thank veterinarians” for their support and impart practice leadership skills.
Not all supplements are created equalSeptember 10, 2019Unfortunately, with the majority of these products, marketing overrides science. Owners spend money on products that may or may not be effective.
The superachievers' 10 habits for successSeptember 9, 2019It's not easy to find advice on how to be successful that hasn't been rehashed 6,739 times. Craig Ballantyne, author of the book, The Perfect Day Formula, shares 10 unusual pieces of advice on his website, earlytorise.com. He takes his cue from American entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker Jim Rohn, who once said, "Successful people do what unsuccessful people don't want to do." I tend to agree with this statement. Introspection Thoughtful introspection is a way to look at your life and find obstacles that could be holding you back. You can do that with the help of a family member, a friend, a mentor, or a coach. Let them walk you through how they see your life, your vision, and your definition of success. They may be able to pinpoint what is slowing you down or throwing you off course. They also can narrow down your strengths and weaknesses. This could help you recognize areas of your life you need to spend extra time focusing on, or maybe destructive habits that could be interfering with your success. In addition, spend time studying yourself to see if there is anything you'd like to change or improve, such as bad …
Hurtful things clients say (and how veterinarians can weather the worst of them)September 9, 2019Among other things we’ve learned from studying animal behavior, we know all creatures have their limits.
Tips from the experts: Need-to-know advice for keeping your autoclave in tip-top shapeAugust 30, 2019Despite their high cost, autoclaves don’t get a lot of love and attention. Yet, they are cursed at as soon as they don’t do their job.
Should you be a lemming or a contrarian?August 30, 2019Contrarians buy when everybody is selling, and sell when everybody is buying. It takes a serious dose of courage, but it’s most often rewarding.
Exactly like no otherAugust 29, 2019Spending just a little time with a pet owner at the start of the relationship and getting to really know the two parties will pay benefits to all parties that will last a lifetime.
