During a normal, non-COVID holiday season, we can look forward to many highs, such as college students and military personnel heading home, and out-of-state family members visiting. Although the chaos can create a mix of amazing fun and incredible stress, the togetherness brings excitement that outweighs the tension. This year is definitely different, and many …
Emergency and Critical Care medicine is a big employer of veterinary technicians. Whether you’re drawn to the fast pace and advanced medicine, you need the extra money from shift differentials, or the schedule provides special opportunities, working overnight shifts eventually becomes a reality for some of us. If you’re brand new to the world of …
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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 needs treatments, kennels are full, and surgeries are booked solid. The laundry is piling up and you can’t find a clean towel to save your life. It’s an all hands …
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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 few days. It’s the first time in a few years that Dr. Smith will not be seeing patients. How do you prepare? What should you tell your clients who call …
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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, …
5 Changes to Make Before Veterinary Technicians Can be Called Nurses Read More »
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 …
Emotional Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine, Part 1: What is EQ and Why Do I Need It? Read More »
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 …
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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 …
