Dean Scott, DVM

Here are 14 free or relatively inexpensive paths to a happier, healthier pet, courtesy of a long-time veterinarian who knows what he's talking about. Print it for your own clients.

The many truths we learn while practicing veterinary medicine aren't pretty. But we can at least pretend for the moment.

People with an internal "locus of control"who believe that they have control over their destinies and that their actions matterare happier and healthier. But making changes in your life isn't as easy for everybody, and we need to acknowledge that more than we do.

Compassion and empathy are great, but can harm veterinary professionals if not tempered carefully.

May the odds be in your favor that you've got a close-knit group like Friends rather than a bunch of Walking Dead baddies in your midst.

Are you an introverted veterinarian whos drained by human interaction? Youre not alone (although you probably wish you were).

I think the perfect 10 employee is a mythlike Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster and, yes, unicorns. Ive developed a new definition for describing the ideal team member.

Euthanasia can be a gift, or euthanasia can be a frustrating choice. Help clients at your veterinary practice do it at the right time for the right reasons.

Youre a good person. Your team members are good people. Clients ready to pick a fight dont have to bring down your whole veterinary practices mood. Get some perspective, laugh about it, and get through it.

Turn a rough day in veterinary practice into a game of knowing winks between coworkers and find a more little energy to smile with your clients (even the challenging ones) a little more.

Take our super-official Jaded Vet Quiz to find out where you fall on the "over it" spectrum.

We should celebrate how multi-species knowledge, multidisciplinary work and amazing levels of client service help us outperform other medical professionals.

I just dont let clients' socioeconomic status influence my first and best recommendations.

Despite high military suicide rates, veterinarians are still more likely to be victims of suicide. Why?

Or, Dr. Dean Scott's unapologetic objection to the veterinary profession's seemingly obligatory requirements to work long hours, be the good guy or care more about pets than their owners.