VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEmbracing All Interdisciplinary Team Members in the Delivery of Pet Hospice CareJanuary 26, 2023In this session, Rebecca Rose, CVT, identifies the interdisciplinary team, their various skills, and how to best leverage them during the delivery of end-of-life care.
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'Good grief' and teams navigating pet lossSeptember 23, 2022It is never easy, regardless of the circumstances, saying goodbye to a loved one. It can be uncomfortable supporting a family through the loss of their pet, either due to senior aging, illness, or euthanasia. Understanding pet loss and grief can be tough. What follows are a few tools and tips to manage it with grace and dignity, for yourself, your team, and the sake of the pet and the family.
Five functions of a purpose-driven teamJune 24, 2022You and your team have experienced and overcome a lot in the past two years. Be sure to acknowledge and celebrate your accomplishments! The next step is to move forward to the fundamental basics with intent. Set your sights on cultivating an innovative, purpose-driven veterinary team.
A healthy team is best for patient careMay 26, 2022When veterinary team members have advocated for their own health and well-being, then pets receive the best patient care.
The team's role in the human-animal bondMarch 15, 2022The human-animal bond is at the center of all our medical interactions with clients. The bond is built through the relationship between a pet and the people within its family.
Healthy team members improve patient careDecember 29, 2021If members of an animal health team advocate for their own health and well-being, the pet receives the best patient care.
When to tell a client, 'You're fired!'November 15, 2021Before saying, “you’re fired,” there are several things you must consider first. The most important being, how could this have been avoided?
By identifying bullying behaviors, you can help promote positive changeNovember 4, 2021It is no secret an increasing number of veterinary professionals leave the field for other career paths. Although many factors contribute to these decisions, one resoundingly common problem is the all-too-familiar toxic work environment.
Testing assumptions related to biasesSeptember 20, 2021When have you questioned your reasoning for something because the decision no longer aligned with a shifting belief or values?
Elevating your team in hospice careAugust 30, 2021Veterinary teams have been delivering end-of-life care, or hospice care, but it may not have been labeled or “packaged” in this way.
