Technicians
The team approach to veterinary telemedicine
Using telehealth can maximize staff efficiency, provide clients with face-to-face care, and increase practice revenue. Here’s a look at the role technicians can and should play in providing virtual care.
An overdue awakening: Addressing systemic racism in veterinary medicine
The demand for equity, diversity, and inclusion is being heard throughout the nation. In the veterinary profession, affinity groups are demanding less talk and more action.
How veterinary practices can thrive despite COVID-19
A healthcare financial expert shares strategies for increasing sales and traffic at your practice despite changes brought on by the pandemic.
PrideVMC promotes the LGBTQ+ veterinary community
The long-running organization is partnering with its student-run arm, Pride Student VMC, to create scholarship and mentorship opportunities.
Maximizing virtual client touchpoints
Ideas for improving client relationships during curbside care that don’t cost much but have a big payoff in terms of bonding clients to your practice well beyond the pandemic.
AVMA releases CBD resource guide for veterinarians
This new comprehensive guide highlights the latest scientific learnings and regulatory information on cannabis-derived products in animals.
Dog foods recalled due to elevated aflatoxin levels and Salmonella risk
There have been no reports of illness related to any of the products recently recalled by Sunshine Mills, Inc.
Fetch dvm360 announces second virtual veterinary conference
Registration is now open for our November Fetch dvm360 virtual conference, which combines 3 of our exclusive annual live events: Fetch Indianapolis, Fetch San Diego, and the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference.
Checking all the boxes in veterinary wellness visits
The diagnostic power of veterinary wellness visit screenings is undeniable, but deciding what tests should be run for all your patients is daunting. Here’s a guide to doing it right.
Episode 12: The 4 P’s of positive leadership
In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, a certified compassion fatigue professional shares his framework for positive leadership in the veterinary community.
Dr. Fauci addresses AVMA conference attendees
Closing the AVMA virtual conference late last month, Dr. Anthony Fauci updated attendees about COVID-19 and thanked them for the work they do to promote animal and human health.
AAHA/AAFP release updated feline vaccine guidelines
The guidelines stress the importance of individualized vaccine recommendations based on a host of factors related to patient exposure and susceptibility risk.
AVMA virtual convention keynote: Redefining wealth
During the opening keynote at the AVMA Virtual Convention last month, a financial expert discussed the true meaning of wealth and the importance of self-care in achieving success.
Earning your reputation
As the new veterinarian in town, Dr. Brock wanted to cultivate a good reputation. But would he fail before he even got started?
The veterinary technician’s role in trauma cases
Technicians can be a huge asset when emergent patients are brought into a veterinary hospital, as this case report illustrates.
Private-sector veterinary hospital ratifies union contract
This historic agreement will address the low wages and unjust policies within the profession, thus making veterinary medicine a more viable career.
The Dilemma: ‘What I do on my time is my business’
Does a veterinary practice have the right to force staff to follow COVID-19 safety protocols even when they are not working?
What is veterinary clinical informatics, and why does it matter?
A look at this important area and how it applies to practicing veterinarians and paraprofessionals.
Drugs and supplements: Working together to manage veterinary pain
When your patients are really hurting, a one-size-fits-all approach won’t cut it. Alleviating pain and discomfort is best achieved through a combination of modalities, including pharmaceuticals and supplements.
5 Building blocks of personal innovation
Veterinary leadership expert Dr. Mia Cary shares a few key strategies for personal growth that will help you better serve your clients, your colleagues, and yourself.
Why mentorship matters in veterinary practice recruitment
The benefits of having mentorship culture at your veterinary hospital are many, not the least of which is helping to recruit—and maintain—employees.
Texas practitioner named as new AAEP vice president
Earlier this month, the American Association of Equine Practitioners announced the appointment of Dr. Rob Franklin as its new vice president.
Can you COMPUTE? Managing millennials in veterinary practice
Are you struggling to maintain your younger team members? Here are some practical strategies to help prevent the exodus of millennials from your practice.
Designing your veterinary hospital for social distancing
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital architects and designers are suggesting ways to better enable social distancing within the clinic.
Free webinar: Building digital care in your veterinary practice
This 1-hour event is a must for veterinary practice owners, managers, and anyone involved in client communication and practice operations.
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?
State veterinary groups endorse ‘Feline Fix By Five Months’
Four state VMAs have joined the major national veterinary organizations in endorsing the spaying and neutering cats before age 5 months.
Veterinary practice management software options
Practice management software can make managing your veterinary hospital infinitely easier, but choosing the product that’s best for your business is no easy task.
Gene editing in animals: Miracle or madness?
A veterinarian who participated in the 2018-2019 AVMA Fellowship Program considers the implications of gene editing in both food animals and pets.
Compassion-First adds 43rd veterinary practice
Compassion-First Pet Hospitals welcomes a large New York practice, furthering its mission of creating long-term partnerships and elevating veterinary medicine.