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 …
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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 …
Few phrases have the power to shoot a wave of dread through my body, but, after working in the veterinary industry, the following phrases do just that every time I hear them. The phrase: “We’re so glad you’re here!” What it really means: The veterinary hospital where I’m working relief that day is so busy …
Nobody can prepare veterinarians for what it’s really like out there. In December of last year, I relocated from Hawaii to Colorado. I had a couple years of experience as a veterinarian under my belt, so I thought finding a job would be a lot easier than it had been when I was a new …
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Who needs a glass when you can drink wine out of the bottle? Picture this: I am in my bathtub ugly crying, drinking wine straight out of the bottle, and reading Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfections. How did I get here? I thought I had my life together, but apparently not. After this “breakdown,” …
Hospital managers are always telling our account managers how great our staff is. We’re proud of the hiring process we’ve developed, and we believe it’s the reason we have such amazing employees at VSS. With the tight competition the veterinary industry is currently facing to hire great staff, it may be an appropriate time to …
