The balance between book smarts and street smarts is a constant tight rope we walk in veterinary medicine. You want to be someone who knows all the things—you want to have street smarts—but, at the same time, you want to work well with others and communicate with clients like a ninja. In a field of…

Being understaffed can take a huge toll on your veterinary hospital’s bottom line, and I’m not just talking about money. Being understaffed compromises productivity and growth opportunities, and it increases the frequency of careless errors. It’s crucial to take the time to examine how a staff shortage is affecting your business. Clients With the high…

Between dog food, medications, toys, treats, and clothing, I spent the equivalent of a grocery budget on my dog each month. She slept in my bed with me (under the covers). She hiked with me multiple times per week, and we would only go to the places that allow off-leash dogs, because that’s what she prefered….

Do you have a friend who seems to always bounce back no matter what life throws at her? You may try to justify her resilience by saying to yourself “My situation was more difficult,” or “I just take things more seriously.” via GIPHY I have a friend like that. She seems to be a well-being…

So far in this series, you’ve learned why research is important and how to find free, quality sources. But, how do you know if the study you’re referencing is unbiased and high-quality? Thanks to the raging climate debate that’s been going on for years, most of us understand that research can be skewed to support…

My dog, Cotton, has an autoimmune condition that prohibits her from being vaccinated. Despite that, when we checked in for a follow-up veterinary visit last week, the client service representative reminded us that Cotton was overdue for her vaccines. “Would you like us to update those while you’re here?” she asked. I politely reminded her…

It’s almost 2019, and with a nationwide shortage of veterinary technicians in America, certified veterinary technicians should have no problems finding good jobs. But, if it’s a vet tech’s job market, why are there so many unsatisfied techs? As a 10-year veterinary technician veteran and a current recruiter/manager for VSS, a veterinary temporary staffing agency…

According to  my colleague’s  husband, the definition of a veterinary professional is: vet·er·i·nar·y  pro·fes·sion·al: /ˈvet(ə)rəˌnerē/ /prəˈfeSH(ə)n(ə)l/ a person qualified to play with puppies and kitties all day                         While I wish this definition portrayed an accurate picture of my job, sadly, those days are…

Now that you’ve learned why it’s important to avoid doing things a certain way just because they’ve always been done that way, it’s time to learn how to do your research so you can begin making changes. If you missed my last post, click here for a refresher. I spend quite a bit of time…