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A modern take on veterinary practice ownershipGet a sneak peek into how practice ownership gets a makeover from Dr. Julie Reck at Fetch dvm360 in Baltimore, Kansas City and San Diego this year. (Hint: It's about leading and hiring.)
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Why you should secure financing before signing a purchase agreementHere's how to help prevent your veterinary practice from getting in a financial bind. Listen to this advice about the importance of securing finances first instead of hastily signing purchasing agreements.
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Veterinarians: Are your personal finances just 'OK'?Ive been told veterinarians dont care about personal finance or retirement planning. If this is true, doctors, consider this a wake-up call.
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Suicide prevention: How to be someone's personAfter I shared my own story with the veterinary world regarding depression and suicidal thoughts, I learned how valuable it is to be there for that person and how an inch can, in fact, be a mile.
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Idea Exchange: Share this at-home blood glucose monitoring formIf you do a good job training your veterinary clients with diabetic pets, they can do some of their own blood glucose curve monitoring at home. Heres a printable Word doc with the basics.
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Letter to dvm360: Female veterinarians, don't stop dreaming big and other thoughts on Old School, New SchoolYuan Kang, DVM encourages female veterinarians to take a step up, not a step back, in their careers, even as their personal lives get busier.
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Jumpstart your brain: The fight against decision fatigueDecision-making shortcuts can ward off mental fatigue in your life and veterinary practice.
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Veterinary associate shortage: Healthy or harmful to the industry?Practices are fighting to hire veterinary associates today. Could that lead to unsustainable salaries as we compete for hires?
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Euthanasia: Don't judgeWhen it comes to the practice of putting pets to sleep, I think its time to show their owners some extra compassion.
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Cannabis in veterinary medicine: The other “Wild West”CBD and cannabis are a hot topic in veterinary medicine today, but how do you know whether you can trust the information provided in articles and lectures?
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Counter cost concerns with heartworm treatmentShow clients the value of heartworm treatment as well as payment help. Tip: Don't let them settle for medically unsound "slow kill" methods.
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The Catch-makerThese single pups are ready to mingle! Theyre sweet, sassy and smart, proving that theres a lot to love about these breeds.
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A veterinary technicians guide to reading blood gassesA blood gas will not only help your veterinarian, but will ultimately help your patients in an emergency situation. Heres what you need to know.
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Why winning a manager award meant so much to meI hope this year's finalists for dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager do the Year find the extra push and encouragement I felt to keep doing the good work and to recognize that even small things they do every day impact their team members in the most monumental ways possible.
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Do your heartworm protocols need an update?Consider this your reminder postcard, folks. With new canine treatment guidelines out now, its a perfect time to revisit your protocols to make sure your veterinary practice is current on heartworm prevention and treatment for cats and dogs.
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How I used 3D printing in moon bear surgeryI'm sharing my experiences with dogs, moon bears and advanced technology at Fetch dvm360 in Baltimore. Heres what that looks like in my veterinary surgeries.
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Bronx Zoo tiger tests positive for COVID-19A small group of big cats in New York appears to have been infected with the novel coronavirus by an asymptomatic zoo employee. Here’s what happened—and what it means for cat owners.
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Six things I learned from Dr. Wilsons solar dermatitis Fetch dvm360 sessionDr. Laura Wilson has tips to help you protect your veterinary patients skin from the harsh effects of too much sun.
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Why I left a Fortune 500 company for a startupMy journey from practicing veterinarian to long-time animal health company executive was a long one. But a big, fun leap for me in the past year was heading to a female-focused, working-parent-friendly new chain of clinics.
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How to introduce a new idea to your bossHave you had bad experiences trying to get your veterinary practice owner or manager or team lead to try something new? Youre not alone. See if any of these tips about organizing your pitch help in your next move to improve things at your veterinary hospital.
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How losing a pet helped me connect with veterinary clientsMy work in a specialty practice where loss was commonplace didnt resonate with me until much later. After losing my own pet, I understand clients pain more acutely.
