Career Development
ACVC 2019: 5 Things you didnt know about this years speakers
October 15th 2019Which Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference speaker started dancing ballet three years ago? Whose pets made the cover of JAVMA? And who has an obsessive relationship with spray cheese? Read on for these answers and many more interesting tidbits about this years speakers.
How I got into vet school without an undergraduate degree
October 4th 2019Yes, you read that right. This future exotic animal veterinarian was accepted into veterinary school after her junior year in undergrad. She details how it happened and offers tips to anyone brave enough to go for it in the future.
Cheat sheet: Service dogs, ESAs and pets
October 3rd 2019Pets, emotional support animals (ESAs) and service animals have very different rights and responsibilities in veterinary clients lives. Take advantage of your opportunities to gently but firmly educate pet owners on what designations are appropriate for which animals and why its important not to blur the lines between them.
A profoundly unique education experience: Veterinary Leadership Institute
October 2nd 2019Whether youre ready for the next big step in your veterinary career or stuck in a rut, the Veterinary Leadership Institute is poised to provide in-depth, collaborative, innovative adult education techniques to help you be the veterinary leader your coworkers, your practice and the world need.
Advice for veterinarians: Surgical trauma and the second victim
September 25th 2019In veterinary medicine, there exists a culture of shame surrounding surgical error. Here, one DVM shares her experience with mental and emotional trauma during surgery and offers 7 steps to help veterinarians rewire their brains after a traumatic event in practice.
Every veterinary team player needs a coacheven the boss
September 23rd 2019A veterinary practice management consultant diagnoses your business problems, explains whats wrong and develops a business treatment plan to fix it. Coaching comes after, when you need the accountability, feedback and ongoing conversations to make sure you follow through like a compliant veterinary client.