Veterinary medicine isn't all about science, diagnosis and treatment. Some of your day is taken up with the soft skills. Find out which nonclinical articles your peers loved the most this year in 2017 and resolve to try out some of these tricks in 2018.
Veterinary medicine in the real world rarely follows what youve studied in your textbooksoften because of two human variables: yourself and your clients. Here are some tips on how to gain confidence, own your expertise and communicate effectively about three different topics and procedures youre sure to encounter as a newly-minted associate veterinarian.
Dr. Andy Rollo examines his own debut into veterinary practice to pinpoint areas he wished hed known more about before diving in.
In the latest installment of "Old School, New School," we ask the question: Where's the line between appropriately righteous indignation about pet owners' choices and getting really judgy about those choices? Dr. Codger and Dr. Greenskin seem to differ. Where do you fall?
Inappropriate urination, straining, hematuria, loss of appetite, hiding. You want to blame the bladder, but it may just be collateral damagean innocent victim of stress and a hyperexcitable nervous system.
Emergency, critical and trauma patients benefit greatly from these pain medications, says criticalist Dr. Garret Pachtinger.
The tooth is, these products are tip top for the tooth ticklers and dental divas who work hard to preserve pets oral health.
Whether youre looking for opportunities to network, details about sessions youre interested in or the location of that dermatology speaker, the Fetch dvm360 conference app has got you covered.
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Old age isn't a disease. Let your veterinary clients' own aging dog help them see cognitive, pain and joint issues that can be helped.
Do not rule out this fatty form of cancer due to absence of fat on CT, says Dr. Eli Cohen.
Their student debt is frightening. The generation's urge to own is lightening. Find out from two young veterinary practice owners why they did it, how they did it, and what their advice is for their generational cohort.
Pet hospital's charity has been actively helping to keep pets in Puerto Rico safe and healthy amid disasters.
The associate veterinarian is newly confident. The practice owner is suddenly insecure. An outburst is about to turn everybody's day upside-down.
Every pet and client have a story, and you become a part of their story the minute they enter your practice. Heres a closer look at narrative medicinea fast-growing medical field with the goal of understanding the stories of those around youand how it can help your patients, your clients and even you.
Facial recognition is the latest and greatest technological feature phones have to offer. But what if that same technology was applied to your veterinary patients or your own pets?
Dr. Matthew Keats provides a step-by-step demonstration of this procedure.
Poignant, anonymous secrets from the Veterinary Confessionals Project show that even smart doctors of veterinary medicine find themselves suffering impostor syndrome. Peek at their secrets and, if this is you too, discover some resources that might help.
Nearly 90 percent of British veterinarians and team members say theyve felt harassed by a clientoften over cost of care. Here's the statistics and some tips on dealing with it.
Canine hip dysplasia and the secondary arthritis it causes can be a tricky treatment to navigate. Heres an in-depth look at what to do when your veterinary patients hips swing like Marilyn Monroe.
Stress: Are you focusing on this one of the five basic freedoms for cats in your care?
Think through that next big DR purchase with a veterinary practice owner and a practice manager who share what they wanted in their new DR system and brand-new dental DR sensor.
Gentle conditioning to the procedure will get cats on board, says Mikkel Becker, CPDT.
Two studies are challenging long-held perceptions.
Ain't nobody got time for pet enrichment when you're just trying to talk clients into crucial medical work. But our latest veterinary survey shows pet enrichment IS on your mind, so maybe it should also be in your exam room recommendations, your online pharmacy and in the reception area.
A breakdown of next steps to take when clients call concerned about their cat.
Offer your clients pet-friendly advice to safety manage a range of pests, from fleas and mosquitoes to rodents and other creepy-crawlies.
Tools, tips and plans to inspire you to buy a veterinary practice, help you sell a practice or get your deal with the right buyer and sell through.
Listen to these Fetch dvm360 conference speakers and help your clients help their pets.
Fear is a powerful emotion, so when clients refuse your recommendations, start with empathy.
