Are you really a team? Maybe notMay 25, 2020Are you part of a team? Are you managing one? Is it dysfunctional? Does it get the job done, although you can feel it is not a well-oiled machine?
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Workplace safety: It's everyone's responsibilityMay 25, 2020Working in veterinary medicine is a great career—staying safe makes it even better.
Fecal microbiome testing: Is the research reliable to ensure a healthy pet?May 7, 2020While enthusiasm for new discoveries and hypotheses is a necessary part of scientific progress, the premature application of these to clinical patients can be harmful.
EAPs: Breaking down the barriers to emotional and mental well-beingApril 27, 2020It’s a classic line from an iconic movie meant to inspire action: “If you build it, they will come.” Yet, in the real world, can anyone be sure something being available means it will be used?
The long-term service contract dilemmaApril 23, 2020Imagine this… After many, many years of practice, you've sold your three-doctor clinic, Four Legged Friends Veterinary Hospital, to an associate who had been with you for several years, leaving you and your spouse able to retire to the sunny coast of Florida. One day you go to the mailbox and find an ominous-looking letter sent by an out-of-state law firm. Its contents inform you the firm represents the outside laboratory company your practice …
Tips for purchasing your first therapy laserMarch 30, 2020Here are the lessons I learned that you might find useful if you’re on the verge of bringing laser therapy into your practice.
How to use technicians as physician assistantsMarch 30, 2020Established in the mid-1960s, physician assistants are licensed to help deliver primary medical care under the supervision of a physician.
Why recommend pet insurance? The ABCs of PHIMarch 27, 2020Put simply, insured animals receive more care. The NAPHIA report shows pet owners spent 29 percent more per year on veterinary care when their dog was covered by insurance and 81 percent more on insured cats.
Demystifying OSHAMarch 10, 2020When it comes to preparing for an Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspection, this checklist can help simplify the process.
Digital badges show practice managers' credentials, expertiseMarch 10, 2020A new online tool from the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) allows practice managers to digitally share their certified veterinary practice manager (CVPM) certification with colleagues and potential employers.
