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by Shannon Nowak | Feb 3, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
(Editor’s note: The author uses the terms credentialed, licensed, etc. interchangeably within the contest of this article.) It’s exciting; you’ve spent countless hours in class, and even more time studying, and you’ve finally graduated and passed your national and... read more
by Catherine Haskins | Feb 2, 2024 | Other - Views, Views
In a world filled with polarization and conflicting viewpoints, it can feel impossible to have a meaningful conversation. Whether it’s discussing virtual care, the role of mid-level practitioners, or the need for increased salaries, the challenges faced by... read more
by Editor | Jan 9, 2024 | Animal Health News, Views
Source: MV Times Michelle Gerhard Jasny, VMD reflects on her resolution for the New Year to prioritize happiness. Coming from a family and culture with a tendency towards the sad and negative, she acknowledges her genetic predisposition for pessimism. Working in a... read more
by Editor | Jan 8, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Views
A new year represents the opportunity for a great many things, a fresh start not the least of them. It also presents the opportunity to do things differently than you have in the past. With that in mind, individuals and employers alike can benefit from exploring the... read more
by Bruce L. Truman | Jan 7, 2024 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Innovative, disruptive, radical . . . the number of creative ideas, products, and services presented at the Petcare Innovation Summit (https://petcareinnovationusa.com/events/petcare-innovation-usa-2023) and the Plug & Play (https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com)... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Dec 12, 2023 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
First, there was the Great Depression. Then, many years later, there was the Great Recession. More recently, there was the Great Resignation. However, in today’s competitive hiring environment—especially within the Veterinary profession—the most important “great” is... read more
by Mark Cushing | Dec 12, 2023 | Companion Animal - Views, Views
2023 ends in a few weeks. Was this the greatest year ever for Veterinary medicine? Probably not, still not the worst for sure. Let’s call it a mixed bag. The dynamics of pet healthcare are stable, but the future isn’t blooming with clarity. Let’s list the dynamics:... read more
by Dr. Karen Felsted | Dec 11, 2023 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Are practices seeing a new normal or a return to the old normal? There seems to be a little bit of both going on right now. Prior to the pandemic, average annual revenue growth in companion animal practices was about 4%-8%, depending on the study, along with small... read more
by Bruce L. Truman | Dec 10, 2023 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
This two-part series presents ideas for upgrading your strategic plan to help your practice achieve success today and into the future. Part one of this series addressed access to care. In part two, the focus will be on ways to improve the experience of your clients... read more
by Coral Doherty | Dec 9, 2023 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Routine, daily mental checks, attitude adjustment, and perspective. Gratitude, positivity, foresight, and perpetual resilience. What if your new co-worker could share their thoughts? Would you hear some of those same words, knowing they were preparing to be the best... read more
by Mark Cushing | Nov 5, 2023 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Veterinary conversations today center around the impact of chronic and acute shortages. Some challenge whether or not the United States faces this problem but, candidly, veterinarians in the field know the situation. And it isn’t encouraging. So if you understand that... read more
by Bruce L. Truman | Nov 4, 2023 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Have you ever paused during a chaotic day at your hospital and said, “There has to be a better way!” A better way to deliver Veterinary medical care, achieve efficiency and productivity, engage the clients, and provide the team with work/life fit! The... read more
by Editor | Nov 3, 2023 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Source: Bovine Veterinarian The 21st Century Animal Health Symposium at the University of Illinois gathered over 125 veterinarians, industry leaders, and academia to contemplate the future of Veterinary care. The symposium addressed the challenge of redefining how... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Oct 6, 2023 | Companion Animal - Views, Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
By Stacy Pursell of The VET Recruiter The evolution of the role of women within the Veterinary profession has been a fascinating one. At the inception of the profession, men outnumbered women in terms of veterinarians. This was the case within the United States... read more
by Bruce L. Truman | Oct 5, 2023 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
What if you could meet industry decision-makers and innovative product and service providers in one place, at one time? And then speak directly with those best suited to serve your business needs and improve your team’s efficiency! VetForum is the premier gathering... read more
by Mark Cushing | Oct 4, 2023 | Companion Animal - Views, Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Veterinary telemedicine and the VCPR entered a new phase when Arizona and California legislatures overwhelmingly passed VVCA-sponsored bills. At the same time, the warnings of doom and gloom ring hollow because no complaints have been filed anywhere claiming that... read more
by Kelly Baltzell | Oct 3, 2023 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Companion Animal - Views, Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
At no other time in recorded history have we been so inundated with marketing messages. One company combed through piles of data to glean that each person in the United States saw between 4,000 to 10,000 ads per day in 2022. Compare that to the 1970s when we saw... read more
by Debbie Boone | Oct 2, 2023 | Companion Animal - Views, Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In today’s world, there are a multitude of options and opportunities to obtain a certificate in a certain subject. Many years ago, I received a certificate for customer service training, one for learning about Hill’s pet foods as a nutrition councilor, and several... read more
by Wendy Hauser, DVM | Oct 1, 2023 | Companion Animal - Views, Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Wendy Hauser, DVM Peak Veterinary Consulting The role of a Veterinary management professional is challenging. Veterinary practice managers wear many hats: Human Resources expert, regulatory and compliance oversight, marketing, facility and operations management, and... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Sep 13, 2023 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
While there has been some debate regarding the existence of a veterinarian shortage in the job market, there is no debate about the fact that the Pet industry and the Veterinary profession is growing. This growth was reflected in the latest numbers released by the... read more
