10 'old vet' tips for fledgling veterinariansFebruary 6, 2025This month, Dr. Patty Khuly offers guidance to help new vets navigate the transition from life as a student to that of a doctor.
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Tips gleaned from decades of being a veterinarianNovember 7, 2023"Treat pets like its parent is right there looking over your shoulder."
Seven magic tips to get more sleepNovember 16, 2020An informal survey among veterinary professionals, starting with this author, reveals most of us suffer from a chronic lack of sleep.
Squashing stubborn surgery stressSeptember 16, 2020You don’t have to be an uber-experienced, cool-as-a-cucumber surgical rock star to enjoy surgery.
Eight management mistakes to avoidNovember 7, 2019Management is a tough job. It requires wearing several hats, displaying multiple talents, and constantly learning new skills.
Three phrases to banish from your vocabularyOctober 28, 2019Have you ever visited a foreign country and struggled to communicate because you don’t know the language?
How onboarding will set you apartOctober 25, 2019Time is a luxury many veterinary hospitals don’t think they have when the hiring door is constantly revolving
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.
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.
