Veterinary Associates: Lose the Guilt Originally Published: DVM Newsmagazine, September 1, 2010 Most of us embrace guilt like it’s in the Veterinarian’s Oath. If we didn’t pursue an internship, we feel guilty. If we pursued advanced education that took us away from spouses and children, we feel guilty. We feel guilty if we… Read More
The Veterinarian’s Prayer
The Veterinarian’s Prayer Originally Published: DVM NewsMagazine, April 1, 2012 Click here or above to read the complete Veterinarian’s Prayer article. The Veterinarian’s Prayer As the holiday season approaches, let all of us veterinarians bow our heads together to ask for guidance in the coming year. Dear Lord, Guide Me in Medicine… Read More
Manage Your Social Media in 1 Hour a Week
Manage Your Social Media in 1 Hour a Week Originally Published: DVM NewsMagazine, March 1, 2012 My wife was out of town recently and left me with our 4-year-old daughter. Friends of mine, both veterinarians, decided to spare my child another hot dog dinner and invited us over for the evening. As soon as… Read More
5 Tips for New Year’s Resolutions That Work
5 Tips for New Year’s Resolutions That Work Originally Published: DVM NewsMagazine, January 1, 2012 Anyone who goes to the gym regularly has seen the power of the average New Year’s resolution. Starting Jan. 1, the number of people using the equipment triples and the number of people posing in front of the mirrors… Read More
6 Ways to Fight the Veterinary Competition — Without Fighting
6 Ways to Fight the Veterinary Competition — Without Fighting Originally Published: Veterinary Economics, November 1, 2011 They did what?” I sputtered. The practice owner I was talking with on the phone was a longtime friend. He lowered his voice and explained, “They bought reviews on Google.” We were discussing the megapractice down the road…. Read More
Technicians, Take Action!
Technicians, Take Action! Originally Published: Exceptional Veterinary Team, October 31, 2011 One of the most common pitfalls for good technicians on their way to greatness is waiting to be told what steps to take. Want to boost your team to the next level? Use what you know to be proactive. I’ll never forget a case… Read More