Career Development

It's time we pulled our heads out of the sand and talked about the sad state of the veterinary industry.

Power struggles, disputes and hidden agendas aren't just fodder for TV shows-they're a reality in veterinary practice, too.

This blue-eyed Paint gave this veterinarian a shoulder to cry on and peace I can still feel.

You asked for a little guidance. We've got it.

It's easy to lose sight of why we got into the veterinary profession. But we can get our vision back.

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)

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.

You can't stop life's waves-or the ones you may encounter in veterinary practice-so you might as well learn to surf.

Data suggests focusing on clients and preventive care could bring profession an additional $350 million.

Powering through the noon hour is OK. But that doesn't mean you get a free pass to eat poorly.

Plus: Take part in a veterinary fraud survey.

Be transparent with goals and see them met.

It's easy to lose sight of why we got into the veterinary profession. But we can get our vision back.

Stop making excuses for your inadequacies as a leader in veterinary practice and start focusing on what you can do to improve.

Delegating makes room for great things, says Brian Conrad, CVPM

Marsha Heinke urges attendees to aspire professional value, not just success.

Veterinary hospitals need to prepare for 85 million Millennials coming of age.

Use these tools to help create a mentally healthy veterinary workplace.

Rather than going by society's rules, ask yourself one key question.

'The world's greatest veterinarian' ... and you

Drug unavailabity often means going "underground."

Sometimes it pays to tell clients why you're out of the office.

Veterinary form: Client information form

Make a plan to make sure your next veterinary team meeting goes smoothly.

Staff morale and communication suffer when a veterinary practice environment becomes too negative.