Washington - Dr. Michael Blackwell isn't ungrateful. But the $500,000 grants tied to the U.S. Senate's version of the Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act, passed in July, will do little to add seats to the University of Tennessee's (UT) veterinary program. Such funds fall short of expanding even one classroom, and neglect the public's need for more DVMs, the veterinary college dean explains.
Most people are more afraid of public speaking than they are of death. But you also need to share your ideas and know-how with the world.
Why did this NFL quarterback throw it all away for a betting blood sport? He didn't bet on our outrage.
This California practice turned warehouse-sized space into wow.
I'm negotiating the purchase of the practice where I'm employed. The current owner gives discounts to almost everyone-senior citizens, shelters, friends, and clients with multiple pets. How do I reduce the amount of services being given away without alienating a large number of clients?
Worcester, Mass. - In 1992, I graduated from veterinary school and began job hunting. I searched through journal ads and mailed out resumes. When I called one clinic to make sure they had received my resume, the clinic owner picked up the phone. What he said astounded me.
Photos of a new feline breed and a cat with braces.
You can sense whether employees are happy in an office the moment you walk in the front door. The most noticeable characteristic is the level of energy and emotional commitment that employees exhibit. Even a casual observer can feel the difference when walking the halls.
It has been said that 90 percent of all American families are dysfunctional - a major socioeconomic issue that permeates human domestic life.
When I speak to veterinary students or new graduates, the topic of an eventual practice purchase often comes up.
It started with one simple, undocumented question: "Are complaints against veterinarians on the rise nationally?"
Many great philosophers have noted that we find ourselves by doing, by allowing one path to lead to the next.
Donna was 30 minutes late but finally made it into the exam room with her new puppy, Rudy.
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Our mixed animal practice is co-owned by one part-time and one full-time veterinarian. The part-time doctor handles the administrative duties, but she regularly arrives late and leaves early. The result: Our practice doesn't function smoothly and we're constantly operating in crisis mode. What can our team do?
New research shows that dogs may selectively imitate the actions of other dogs, not just take the easiest, most instinctive path every time.
Dogs, cats, and wildlife should have warm, fuzzy feelings for the home of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Monument, Colo. - A nationwide DVM survey is targeting the single largest expense to veterinary practices - inventory management - to better understand challenges and opportunities to improve business performance.
Despite the financial incentives, most students enter practice right after graduation.
'Betty, call Junior. I think I want to start a dispensary.'
Probably not, but I learned better client care when my dad ignored my advice and picked a pet with his heart-not his head.
The wife of one of my dairy clients recently refused to buy milk from a local convenient store.
I'd like to get the name of my practice mentioned in the media. What's the best way to figure out who to contact in the local media?
Washington - Mediation can be a useful conflict-resolution tool in veterinary medicine, a management expert advises.
The world of veterinary medicine is changing, but how? We see these themes in 2007.
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Having a family absolutely affects my earning potential.
The top trend globally is pet product marketing that reflects the human-pet relationship.
You can probably look down the street and see someone you know doing a job similar to the one you do every day. The only difference: The patients at your practice are pets, and theirs are people.
