|Articles|March 27, 2018
dvm360 Leadership Challenge: What you didn't learn in vet school
Theres a disconnect between required classes in veterinary school and required skills in everyday practice. Our experts help new grads and new veterinary employees fix this and give mentors the tools they need to onboard new associates and team members faster and better.
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There's a disconnect between required classes in veterinary school and required skills in everyday practice. Why don't veterinarians learn more about dentistry, nutrition, behavior, client communication, and business and personal finance savvy before they're thrown into private practice? Where do new team members learn this stuff they didn't get in classes? Our experts help new grads fix this and give mentors the tools they need to onboard new associates faster and better.
This Leadership Challenge is supported with an educational grant from Banfield.
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Take heart. It's your turn to be the mentor you want to see in the veterinary world.
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These are the lesser-known skills a veterinary school education provides.
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