I was a nervous new grad. Insecure. Overwhelmed. With a major case of imposter syndrome and some serious social anxiety. I had put off looking for a job while I was in school, but school was over and the time had come. I couldn’t procrastinate anymore. After all, those student loan payments were about to… Read More
Team Culture
Everything Comes Down to Poo…
I was sitting drinking my coffee this morning, talking to my family, and trying to come up with an idea for the blog. Both of my adult children were home and we were chatting about ideas concerning leadership, positivity and self-improvement. As we batted around these ideas, my younger dog Parker pooped right in front of us… Read More
I’ve Never Had a Plan B
I have been practicing veterinary medicine for nearly 17 years. I graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003, a starry-eyed 24-year-old ready to start the career I’d been dreaming of since childhood. I was one of those 6-year-olds that knew she wanted to be a vet in 1st grade, and… Read More
The 4 Most Important Lessons I’ve Learned From Being a Manager
As a technician, I was always the go-to person. I was the one to problem solve, answer questions, place the difficult IV catheter or listen and guide my coworkers. I felt the need to point my veterinary career towards leadership and 2 years ago I made the jump and became a practice manager. I was… Read More
Why Shared Work Never Feels Equal
In the veterinary clinic, there are a ton of jobs that require a collaborative effort. It’s no news to you that in order to keep the day running smoothly, you can’t do it all alone and you need help from your teammates. So, why is it that even with technicians, assistants, receptionists and doctors it… Read More
Associate Vets Have Voices and Should Use Them
Not every vet wants to be a practice owner. But every vet is made up of more than medical knowledge and surgical skills. I’ve said before, it’s OK to want to be happy at work. We spend a lot of time there. A traditional associate veterinarian is a person who comes gangbusters out of school… Read More