This month’s column is about neutering cats and who gets to do it. Here’s the salient question: Should technicians be allowed to castrate cats under the direct supervision of a veterinarian?
Columnist, Marty Becker, DVM, rounds up a list of things that have impacted his life as a veterinarian
Columnist, Marty Becker, DVM, rounds up a list of things that have impacted his life as a veterinarian
Columnist, Marty Becker, DVM, rounds up a list of things that have impacted his life as a veterinarian
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 …
“That said, does the profession also have an obligation to look after the well-being of people? I’m talking about human rights, diversity, and equal opportunity.”
“The biggest threat to the veterinary psyche is not over the death of animals. It has more to do with their humans.”
This month’s column discusses the systematic ways in which our über-hierarchical profession too often relegates veterinary nurses-slash-technicians to roles several rungs below their veterinary-degreed colleagues.
Client service representatives spend four to six hours a day on scheduling tasks. With staff shortages and high call volumes, they need to shorten and make calls more purposeful.
“Treat pets like its parent is right there looking over your shoulder.”
