VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBest holiday gifts for all kinds of veterinary peopleDecember 2, 2021By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBADr Khuly's gift guide, complete with links, to make it easier for you to think creatively as you put together your gifting list for the veterinary people in your life.
SPONSORED CONTENTThe Case for Year-Round Heartworm Prevention and Affordable OptionsVeterinarians are often more than just clinicians - they’re advisors, educators, and, increasingly, financial counselors. In today’s economy, pet owners may hesitate to invest in year-round prevention due to budget constraints; but, skipping even a few months of heartworm protection can have serious consequences. + Learn More
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhat's your management style?November 18, 2021By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAWhether you’re professionally trained for it or not, being at the head of a team is likely part of your formal or informal job description — like it or not.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNutrition: Why treading lightly is often the best approachAugust 12, 2021By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBANutrition has evolved into the one area I’ve learned to tread lightly. It’s the third rail of all exam room topics of conversation, second only to politics and religion for the fervor it inspires — especially should you accidentally trip on a stray word in the minefield of unmentionable ingredients or excesses.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveJust how family-friendly is our profession?July 8, 2021By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBABuilding your entire culture around what’s best for families is how I’ve learned I can attract and retain employees. Because, while others might pay more, no one else offers the family-centric culture we’ve cultivated by offering some crucial benefits.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBehavior in motion and what it means for the professionJune 11, 2021By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBASetting our sights on how animals outwardly behave is a fundamental concession to the fact we keep pets for our pleasure, as well as for our own emotional needs. However, that does not mean veterinarians should disregard emotion, as we have done.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHow to build or buy a vet practice even when you don't want to be a practice ownerApril 15, 2021By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAFinancially savvy new grads often share homes, apartments, and even cars. Why not band together to build or buy a practice? This arrangement isn’t as common as it once was, and yet it’s more necessary than ever. This model can work for veterinarians in different stages of their careers, as well.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCurbside dilemmas: nine tips for troubleshooting the dreaded COVID protocolFebruary 11, 2021By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAClient communication has taken a hit during COVID. Here are nine troubleshooting tips to help get your teams through the pandemic.
