Andy Roark DVM MS

Sometimes we need some inspiration. Luckily, the founding attendees of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference have 5 bits of advice to help you succeed in veterinary business.

1. Don’t fear change.

2. Realize the importance of your relationships.

3. The golden rule of vet med:

4. An important reminder…

5. Make your team extraordinary.

What’s your best bit of advice for succeeding in veterinary business?

Share yours in the comments below. Want free veterinary business CE? Click here to stay up-to-date with Uncharted Veterinary Conference.

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Danielle is a former veterinary practice manager and the founder of SnoutSchool.com, a website dedicated to teaching veterinary hospitals to use social media effectively. You can get her 5 favorite social media tools here, or follow her on social media to see excessive photos of her Brussels Griffon. She’s @DanielleSnout on Snapchat, Instagram & Twitter.

If there’s one thing the #HeyDrAndy hashtag on Instagram is proving, it’s that vet med isn’t all puppies and kittens. Check out the unique patients veterinary professionals around the world are sharing below!

1. Oh deer!

 

A post shared by Laura Mello (@lmmello) on Apr 5, 2017 at 9:08pm PDT

2. Ruling the roost.

 

A post shared by Ashley Watson (@watsonnotdr) on Apr 11, 2017 at 8:51am PDT

3. Piggin’ out.

 

A post shared by Trusten Moore (@drmoore.studentvet) on Apr 11, 2017 at 12:54pm PDT

4. Bearin’ with it.

 

A post shared by Emily (@laser_swords) on Apr 5, 2017 at 2:23pm PDT

5. What a squirrelly little guy!

 

A post shared by Amanda Katherine (@amandakay3) on Apr 4, 2017 at 7:42am PDT

6. Slitherin’ in for an exam.

 

A post shared by Kayla Kennedy (@0xkrz) on Apr 4, 2017 at 7:00pm PDT

7. This is batty…

 

A post shared by Brooke👑 (@nightofthelivingbrooke_) on Mar 24, 2017 at 5:17pm PDT

8. Just ducky!

 

A post shared by Main Street Veterinary Hosp (@mainstreetvet) on Mar 23, 2017 at 7:33am PDT

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Danielle is a former veterinary practice manager and the founder of SnoutSchool.com, a website dedicated to teaching veterinary hospitals to use social media effectively. You can get her 5 favorite social media tools here, or follow her on social media to see excessive photos of her Brussels Griffon. She’s @DanielleSnout on Snapchat, Instagram & Twitter.

Last weekend was the first annual Uncharted Veterinary Conference in Greenville, SC. The #UVC2017 hashtag on Instagram definitely confirmed something: the attendees knew how to survive a veterinary conference!

1) Pick a gorgeous location.

 

Had a great stay at the Westin this weekend. #hotel #historic #UVC2017

A post shared by Daniel Todd (@thebugmandan) on Apr 9, 2017 at 11:01am PDT

2) Find other people that love learning.

 

It’s our morning tribe! Great minds at this table! @vetpracticevahs @dr_beevet @heathernicolegarcia7

A post shared by Carol (@wisepaws) on Apr 9, 2017 at 6:09am PDT

3.) Keep your smartphone handy.

 

Sitting in a talk by @vetpracticevahs at @unchartedvet #uvc2017… Cody had record a personal video of who we are, just to get used to the idea of looking at ourselves on a screen. A simple task that is truly filled with fear for so many of us! Me included! I’m completely blown away at the amount of technology and knowledge that is available if we simply think outside the box. Cody was never classically trained to record, edit movies, post #vblogs, or build his own #YouTube channel… but here he is, completely crushing it!!! #veterinarian #vetlife

A post shared by Dani McVety, DVM (@drdanimcvety) on Apr 8, 2017 at 10:03am PDT

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4) Grab some swag.

 

Who else is rocking #UVC2017 founding member swag like @drlindsaygallagher? ⚓️

A post shared by Uncharted Vet Conference (@unchartedvet) on Apr 9, 2017 at 7:05am PDT

5) Keep snacks handy.

 

#uvc2017

A post shared by D Marie Meske (@dmariebarrels) on Apr 8, 2017 at 12:52pm PDT

6) Get your learn on!

 

I loved the message that telling your own story is most compelling. This was our video editing course. #uvc2017 #codycreelman

A post shared by Carol (@wisepaws) on Apr 8, 2017 at 9:52am PDT

7) Take action on what you’ve learned.

 

A post shared by Tracy Sands (@healingpawsdoc) on Apr 8, 2017 at 8:29pm PDT

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8) Snag plenty of selfies.

 

@jackiemerc1 is making sure the #UVC2017 team members have the strongest selfie game in vet med. 💁🏼 (@daniellesnout, @kelseybethcarpenter & @drandyroark)

A post shared by Uncharted Vet Conference (@unchartedvet) on Apr 8, 2017 at 2:01pm PDT

9) … PLENTY OF SELFIES.

 

Enjoying the night life , #drandyroark #UVC2017

A post shared by Adam Mahovlich (@ajm77_) on Apr 8, 2017 at 5:44pm PDT

10) Let loose a little.

 

Omg. Too much fun with Dani! #uvc2017

A post shared by Carol (@wisepaws) on Apr 8, 2017 at 4:30pm PDT

11) Rest whenever you can!

 

@kelseybethcarpenter is a chipper anemic! #TeamIMHA @unchartedvet #UVC2017

A post shared by Cari Liljegren (@cliljegren1) on Apr 9, 2017 at 12:26pm PDT

13) Get a good group shot before you go.

 

Some people duck face, some people happy muppet face. End of a great weekend at @unchartedvet conference. #UVC2017

A post shared by Dr. Andy Roark (@drandyroark) on Apr 9, 2017 at 3:28pm PDT

14) Go home and TAKE ACTION!

 

Double-tap if you’re ready to start something new after #UVC2017. ‍♂️(And maybe tell us what it is in the comments? ) #MondayMotivation

A post shared by Uncharted Vet Conference (@unchartedvet) on Apr 10, 2017 at 3:02pm PDT

Do you have conference survival tips?

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Danielle is a former veterinary practice manager and the founder of SnoutSchool.com, a website dedicated to teaching veterinary hospitals to use social media effectively. You can get her 5 favorite social media tools here, or follow her on social media to see excessive photos of her Brussels Griffon. She’s @DanielleSnout on Snapchat, Instagram & Twitter.

Here at DrAndyRoark.com, we want to help show off the behind-the-scenes of working in veterinary medicine. To do this, we’re asking veterinary professionals to hashtag their Instagram photos with #HeyDrAndy. Check out some of the heartwarming initial submissions below!

1. @jmitchellx

The best way to end a long, chaotic, stressful week, is a puppy visit 😍 so glad to end my week with some snuggles from this cutie! ❤️ *owner’s permission* #veterinarymedicine #vetmed #stressfulweek #FinallyNotASickAppt #puppytime #snugglesinscrubs #dachshundsofinstagram #dachshunds #vetmedproblems

A post shared by Jessica 💖 (@jmitchellx) on Mar 3, 2017 at 7:38pm PST

2. @drmarge_ontherun

Day 6 of #40daysofthanks Today I’m happy because I am done with Pathology and moving on to Emergency and Critical Care. Positives so far- actual live, breathing animals AND I even get to bring the fluff 🐶

A post shared by Megan Burtnett (@drmarge_ontherun) on Mar 8, 2017 at 12:31pm PST

3. @vagabondvettech

It’s the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary. I have never felt more like I was supposed to do something, than I have with veterinary medicine. ❤🐾 #veterinarymedicine #vetmedworld #painfreerecovery #nursingcare #vetsnobiety #HeyDrAndy

A post shared by Theresa (@vagabondvettech) on Mar 16, 2017 at 7:34pm PDT

4. @pet.wellness

This is Sadie, with technician Nina, who came in for her first puppy visit and got her nails trimmed. All four of our locations offer WellCare packages which include nail trims, anal gland expression, ear cleaning and teeth brushing at no extra cost to you! Come on in and check them out.

A post shared by @pet.wellness on Mar 21, 2017 at 3:12pm PDT

5. @plasminojen

I haz a ferret today ❤ #ferret #weasel #ferretsofinstagram #cute #adorbs #vetlife #ineedrabiesvaccinetoo #goodferretgoodowner #bw #blackandwhite #selfie #heydrandy

A post shared by Jen Al-Beik (@plasminojen) on Mar 23, 2017 at 10:22am PDT

6. @nightofthelivingbrooke_

Wildlife rehab. 🐰🐇 #bunbun #lagomorph #rabbit #bunny #workflow #rvt #wildlife #wildliferehab #rehabilitation #vettech #veterinarylife #heydrandy

A post shared by Brooke👑 (@nightofthelivingbrooke_) on Mar 23, 2017 at 10:37am PDT

7. @a_coble130

Love getting kitty kisses as a thank you. #heydrandy

A post shared by Ashley Coble (@a_coble130) on Mar 23, 2017 at 11:54am PDT

8. @healingpawsdoc

Day of comfy senior kitty hugs #HeyDrAndy

A post shared by Tracy Sands (@healingpawsdoc) on Mar 23, 2017 at 3:19pm PDT

9. @lizsdvm

#nationalpuppyday #heydrandy #sweetcockerspaniel

A post shared by Liz Sufit (@lizsdvm) on Mar 23, 2017 at 3:59pm PDT

10. @kacyrenck

#HeyDrAndy #vetmed #weinerdogs #ivdd

A post shared by Kacy Renck (@kacyrenck) on Mar 24, 2017 at 3:59am PDT

11. @indiantrailvet

Twinsies! #indiantrailvet #HeyDrAndy #doppleganger

A post shared by Indian Trail Animal Hospital (@indiantrailvet) on Mar 24, 2017 at 12:20pm PDT

Use the hashtag #HeyDrAndy on Instagram

Show us what working in veterinary medicine looks like for you!

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Danielle is a former veterinary practice manager and the founder of SnoutSchool.com, a website dedicated to teaching veterinary hospitals to use social media effectively. You can get her 5 favorite social media tools here, or follow her on social media to see excessive photos of her Brussels Griffon. She’s @DanielleSnout on Snapchat, Instagram & Twitter.