Career Development
24 books to change your life
This list will keep you entertained-and maybe make you a better veterinarian.
Team tool: Build your team's parasite protocol
Use this tool to help your veterinary team create or refresh your practice parasite protocol.
Fit to Practice: Lower your heart rate, live longer
Can you achieve optimal well-being in your veterinary practice and personal life simply by taking better care of your ticker?
Three reasons veterinarians are not doomed
Want to fix what's wrong with veterinary medicine? First, remember what's right.
Be vigilant with controlled veterinary drugs
Substance abuse can easily run rampant in a veterinary clinic environment. Make sure you-and your practice-are protected.
A change is gonna come
You know you should make some changes in veterinary practice. We'll show you how.
Tattling to the tax man
What do you do when you find out a fellow veterinarian is cheating the government?
You manage things; you lead people
Understanding the difference between the action of management and the art of leadership is crucial to a successful veterinary practice.
Fit to practice: Happiness not guaranteed
You've got to shut out the negative and harness your own happiness in life-and in veterinary practice.
How can I find time for veterinary strategic planning?
An expert's perspective on the value of big picture strategy.
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The fastest path veterinarians can take to unhappiness
Learn to compare yourself to other veterinarians in a healthy way.
Ohio Veterinary Medical Association elects new president
Patricia Haines accepts new role; three awards given at Veterinary Medical Association's annual conference.
The humane movement: The challenge and the future of the veterinary profession
Veteirnarians should avoid direct opposition of animal welfare groups during this cultural shift.
Best blog: What's happening to the veterinary profession?
It's time we pulled our heads out of the sand and talked about the sad state of the veterinary industry.
All's fair in love and veterinary practice partnerships
Power struggles, disputes and hidden agendas aren't just fodder for TV shows-they're a reality in veterinary practice, too.
A patient and faithful teacher at Brock Veterinary Clinic
This blue-eyed Paint gave this veterinarian a shoulder to cry on and peace I can still feel.
Untangling pet nutrition in veterinary practice
You asked for a little guidance. We've got it.
Check your balance: Discovering what motivates you as a veterinarian
It's easy to lose sight of why we got into the veterinary profession. But we can get our vision back.
Dig into pet nutrition
You don't need a degree in nutrition to help veterinary clients make good pet food choices. All it takes is the desire to learn and a willingness to start the conversation with clients.
Client form: Questionnaire for patients exhibiting repetitive behaviors (PDF)
Veterinary nutrition resources
Looking to kickstart your nutrition know-how? Here's a handful of recommended tools and resources to get you started in your quest for nutrition success.
Fit to Practice: 7 steps to staying positive in a negative world
You can't stop life's waves-or the ones you may encounter in veterinary practice-so you might as well learn to surf.
AAHA says veterinary hospitals can grow revenue despite economy
Data suggests focusing on clients and preventive care could bring profession an additional $350 million.
Fit to Practice: Beat the working lunch blues
Powering through the noon hour is OK. But that doesn't mean you get a free pass to eat poorly.
4 tips to help you nab fraudsters in your veterinary practice
Plus: Take part in a veterinary fraud survey.
Core values are front and center at the successful veterinary practice
Be transparent with goals and see them met.
What is our focus as veterinarians?
Shards from a shattered glass ceiling
Stop making excuses for your inadequacies as a leader in veterinary practice and start focusing on what you can do to improve.
From WVC: Veterinary practice owners need to let managers manage
Delegating makes room for great things, says Brian Conrad, CVPM