Sheila Grosdidier, RVT, has worked in the field of veterinary medicine for over 30 years. She earned her B.S. degree in Human Behavioral Science at New York Institute of Technology and her A.A. in Veterinary Technology at Maple Woods College. She has completed post-graduate work in psychology and adult learning and has authored textbook chapters on professional development, practice management and nutrition. Most recently she co-authored 

The Art of Veterinary Practice Management, 2nd Edition

As a partner at VMC Inc. in Evergreen, Colo., Ms. Grosdidier conducts extensive on-site consultations with veterinary practices. She is a frequent speaker at the Fetch dvm360 conferences. and she's a member of the 

Q. I'm interested in continuing education and more job training, but every time I approach the doctor, she blows me off. What should I do? 

It's possible that your employer just didn't know how to respond to your request, says Sheila Grosdidier, RVT, a 

 Editorial Advisory Board member and a consultant with VMC Inc. in Evergreen, Colo. Her recommendation: Try taking another route to get your point across. "Write a memo that outlines an opportunity you've noticed for the practice. For example, maybe you could do more senior profiles," says Grosdidier. "Then explain how continuing education in this specific area would benefit the practice."  

If you prove that continuing education would be an advantage for everybody, the doctor may be more inclined to approve it. So it's key to focus on the benefits to clients, pets, and the practice, Grosdidier says.  

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I'm interested in continuing education and more job training, but every time I approach the doctor, she blows me off. What should I do?

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