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Airing Your Dirty Laundry and The Surprises Inside It
Picture this scenario: you work in a relatively large facility and, once again, your hospital is slammed today. It’s back to back appointments, a patient
What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Relief Doctor
Your doctor is taking a much needed vacation in a few weeks, and you have a new doctor coming in to cover appointments the next
Your Health and Safety During COVID-19
By Erin Scott, CVT, VTS (ECC) There are no words that can succinctly describe how it feels to be an essential employee during a global
How You Can Best Take Care of Your Veterinary Staff During the COVID-19 Pandemic
I don’t know how your staff is doing, but my team is afraid. We’re navigating a big unknown right now, and everyone is working on
Emotional Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine, Part 3: Understanding and Managing Relationships with Others
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
Setting Boundaries in Veterinary Medicine will Save our Souls
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
How to Better Understand Your Compensation as a Veterinary Technician, Part 1
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
A Miracle Recovery: Addisonian Crisis in Veterinary Medicine
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
How Veterinary Professionals Can Find Joy
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