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How to Celebrate National Love Your Pet Day
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
Become a Jedi Master of Well-Being: 5 Ways to Use the Force for Good in Veterinary Medicine
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
A Guide to Eliminating the Status Quo in Veterinary Medicine, Part 3: How to Evaluate Your Research
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
8 Strategies for Veterinary Practices to Manage Complaints and Deepen Client Relationships
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
How to Get (and Keep!) Great Veterinary Technicians
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
Friday Veterinary Humor
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
A Guide to Eliminating the Status Quo in Veterinary Medicine, Part 2: 5 Tips for Finding Free, Quality Research
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
A Guide to Eliminating the Status Quo in Veterinary Medicine, Part 1: No More ‘That’s the Way We’ve Always Done It!’
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
5 Challenges Every Veterinarian Faces When Looking for a Job!
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