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by Stacy Pursell | Jun 1, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
The Veterinary profession, often perceived as a stalwart pillar within the broader job market, displays remarkable resilience in the face of economic turmoil. And that has once again been the case in recent months, as other industries and professions have endured... read more
by Mark Cushing | Jun 1, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
(Editor’s Note: Samantha (“Sam”) Geiling, RVT is a co-author of this article for Animal Health News and Views. Samantha is Mark Cushing’s Chief of Staff and NAVTA Vet Tech of the Year.) Much discussion these days swirls around the broad topic of Veterinary... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | Jun 1, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
On May 6, 2024, Leviathan Security Group rocked the cybersecurity world through publication of its research on a vulnerability in VPNs (named TunnelVision) that allows attackers to bypass the encapsulation (or encryption) of data and send traffic outside of the VPN... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Jun 1, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In the demanding world of Veterinary medicine, too often the focus falls on the challenges, failures, and heart-wrenching moments of loss. However, shifting this focus to celebrate even the smallest daily successes can profoundly impact Veterinary staff, fostering a... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | May 1, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Depending on where you stand, artificial intelligence (AI) might either be the great equalizer of the Veterinary industry—or one of the most divisive elements to disrupt the industry in decades. From diagnostics to voice dictation to SOAP notes, there isn’t an aspect... read more
by Catherine Haskins | May 1, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In the hustle and bustle of Veterinary practice, amidst the flurry of patients, paperwork, and procedures, there exists a quiet yet profound opportunity for compassion and connection. In recent times, the importance of genuine human interaction has been underscored by... read more
by Shannon Nowak | May 1, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In the world of pet healthcare, the role of the Veterinary technician is often misunderstood and underappreciated. These highly skilled, educated professionals are crucial components of the Veterinary healthcare team. One of a technician’s many fundamental... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Apr 8, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I have written on multiple occasions about the current shortage of veterinarians in the Veterinary profession, including for this very publication. However, since the shortage has continued (and more than likely will continue), I’d like to address it once again in... read more
by Mark Cushing | Apr 8, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
How many ways can America address the acute shortage of Veterinary professionals? I count five (5), and while we list these, let’s explore what it takes to make this happen. #1—Increase class sizes of current accredited Veterinary schools. We have 33 accredited... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Apr 8, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
According to data from The NAVTA 2022 Demographic Survey, the average lifespan of a Veterinary technician/nurse has increased in the last several years (up from 5-7 years as reported in 2016), though it’s difficult to obtain an accurate range, as most of the responses... read more
by Catherine Haskins | Apr 8, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In a world that constantly chants the mantra of innovation, the wildest, craziest ideas often light the paths to the most groundbreaking achievements. History is littered with examples of visionaries who were initially dismissed as dreamers or eccentrics, only to be... read more
by Dr. Cade Wilson | Apr 8, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
As a Gen Xer, I cannot think of the word “laser” without hearing the voice of Dr. Evil from the Austin Powers movies. I have yet to figure out how to attach any of my work lasers to a shark, but I most definitely know how I would use them on a shark! If you do not... read more
by Mark Cushing | Mar 11, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
There aren’t many issues where Florida and California agree, especially when legislatures in both states pass similar laws unanimously. Now we have one: virtual care and a telemedicine VCPR. That’s right, despite opposition from trade associations, on March 6, Florida... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Mar 11, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In the unique ecosystem of Veterinary medicine, professionals from various roles collaborate to ensure the well-being of animals, from companion and exotic animals sharing our homes to livestock to those animals in laboratory, research, and zoological facilities. Each... read more
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 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 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
