At a time in veterinary medicine when it is hard to hire a warm body, much less a devoted doctor willing to join forces and stay on permanently, it is worth asking what it takes to be a more successful mentor.
A veterinarian shares her personal take on why helping pet owners online—through telehealth consultations—has been a rewarding and lucrative side hustle.
Veterinarians can now freely transition between employers or start their own practices without the fear of legal repercussions. This change opens a range of career opportunities, including full-time roles, part-time engagements, and gig work.
The noncompetes ruling aims to enhance worker mobility, promote fair competition, and spur innovation, but its impact on the veterinary industry warrants a closer examination.
The right workplace can make the difference between loving your career or hating it. To gain a clear idea about what you should expect from your employer, you need a clear view of your role.
Essentially democratizing the workplace, this business model gives power and governance to the workers by making them owners.
Changes must happen for a production-only pay structure to prove equitable for all stakeholders, starting with employers offering the capacity for employees to earn a competitive living.
With the financial strains of pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine, several loan repayment plans and loan forgiveness programs can help minimize debt and even help eliminate it altogether after a term period.
Over the past decade or so I’ve witnessed the rising popularity of a practice style I’ve snarkily termed “frogmarched” vet care; To force (someone) to walk forward by holding and pinning their arms from behind.
In its most effective manifestation, clients are shuttled through a scripted process involving rapid-fire assessments and minimal human interaction. The goal is to increase productivity and maximize profitability by minimizing time-consuming client-staff interactions. In this way, patients are attended more …
Merck Animal Health’s 4th Veterinary Wellbeing Study indicates an increase in clinics supporting their team’s mental health and emotional well-being
