A H.O.T. Topic
Tweaking to-do and don’t-do lists and supporting better ways to practice can help us leave at a decent hour.
Government/Regulations
10 Trends Worthy of Attention
Knowing that only fools predict the future and knowing further that I qualify as a fool — my kids regularly remind me — I’ll take a stab at 10 veterinary profession trends to watch.
Practice Management
Some Creatures Great and Small
Can we still practice like James Herriot and offer all things to all people?
Human Resources
The Great Renegotiation
Talented employees are more likely to stay if you treat and compensate them better. Exercising your pricing power will pay the tab.
Patient Care
Tear Down the Wall
A spectrum of care approach might better address clients of limited means, lowering the barrier to care.
Personal/Professional Development
Up, Up and Away!
The consequences of the workforce crisis include the risk of losing business to non–veterinary professionals, not delivering necessary care and overworking our teams. Ultimately, we risk our health and that of the pets we swear to care for.
Practice Management
Afloat in a Sea of Opportunity
The old do-all-things-for-all-people practice model is increasingly difficult to work in, lead and administer, and satisfy growing consumer needs.
Veterinary Nursing
Calling All Superheroes
With an assist from technology, we can maintain and improve the deep client-doctor relationships for which our profession is known.
Patient Care
The Paradox of Preventive Care
Preventive care benefits pets, people, providers and practices.