November 2, 2019
So, you need to find some temporary help in your clinic? Where do you begin? Locate a relief pool of veterinary professionals. Interview them to ensure they fit within your clinic’s core values. Investigate IRS publication 15a to ensure you are following the rules for employment classification regarding “independent contractor” (IC) vs “employee.” Hire a…
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2019
Thank you for joining us for Part 3 of our Emotional Intelligence Series! “You can only control what you do, you cannot control what other people do or say.” These words leave my mouth on a daily basis. As we discussed in part two of this series, we can do a lot to be aware…
Read MoreAugust 28, 2019
Some of my biggest regrets in veterinary medicine, and in life, have stemmed from my inability to set boundaries and stick to them. In order to successfully set boundaries, you first need to know what your boundaries are, and unfortunately you don’t always discover your boundaries until they have been crossed. Setting a boundary at…
Read MoreAugust 14, 2019
It’s a topic covered in veterinary publications, discussed in countless online networking groups, and talked about in social circles all the time: Veterinary technicians should get paid more. We work too hard to have to work more than 40 hours per week just to make ends meet. But, your hourly rate is only one piece…
Read MoreJuly 18, 2019
I have been in emergency and critical care veterinary medicine for the last six years, and I have loved much of that time. I love living without a set appointment schedule, accomplishing challenging tasks, and, most importantly, saving lives. I have found that over time, you grow to love and hate certain ER-specific cases. For…
Read MoreJune 7, 2019
Everyone has one of those friends or colleagues who is generally optimistic and joyful. I’m sure you’re wondering why the heck she’s always happy and how it’s even sustainable. Maybe you’re annoyed by those kinds of people but secretly wish you could experience a little more joy in your own life. Well, I have good…
Read MoreMay 15, 2019
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is all about how our awareness of our thoughts and feelings affects our behavior. When we are on the journey toward improving our self-awareness, it’s always best to start with ourselves. To quote Michael Jackson: “I’m starting with the man in the mirror. I’m asking him to change his ways. If you…
Read MoreApril 22, 2019
You may think that working in veterinary medicine and being a “green practice” are incompatible. However, it is possible to be a superhero pet saver and a hero to the environment at the same time. Bonus: You don’t have to give up deodorant and make your own toilet paper to make your clinic greener. Paper…
Read MoreApril 18, 2019
Have you ever made a mistake at work? It may seem like a silly question because we all make mistakes, but I’m not talking about small mistakes. I’m talking about the kind of mistakes that keep you up at night. The kind that make it difficult for you to trust yourself again. Serious mistakes hurt,…
Read MoreMarch 27, 2019
You may have heard that the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Board of Directors voted to support the Veterinary Nurse Initiative (VNI) during their 2018 fall meeting. And, in 2018, the VNI attempted to establish the title of “veterinary nurse” as a recognized name for technicians in two states. The first bill failed in Tennessee,…
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