Maybe this month should be dubbed Petober! There are five days just for dogs and cats, along recognition for reptiles and farm animals. Then, of course, there is a whole week just for our industry! (Get creative and recognize everyone throughout the year, of course!). Looking for social media post ideas or in-clinic promotions for your clinic? October holidays can mean a toys promotion on the 19th or consider a fun costume contest on the 31st. Spooktacular!
For so many of us to have the same mutual goal, we could not be farther apart in our ideals of how we should be working together in our profession. All of us are witness to this every day. From in the clinic to social media platforms, some days are a battlefield and leave us licking our wounds at the end of the day, ultimately questioning our want to stay in the field.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) president shares more about her leadership style, the changing landscape of the veterinary industry, and the association’s current key areas of focus.
For October, the 31st is a big day everyone knows about. But the 21st is a big day in the pet world, with National Fetch Day, National Reptile Day, and National Pets for Veterans Day. It also has some serious themes to be aware of, as well, in the industry, including Mental Health Day, and, of course, National Vet Tech Week. Looking for social media post ideas or promotions for your clinic? Here are some more “out of the box” holidays to showcase! No tricks, only treats!
For October, the 31st is a big day everyone knows about. But the 21st is a big day in the pet world, with National Fetch Day, National Reptile Day, and National Pets for Veterans Day. It also has some serious themes to be aware of, as well, in the industry, including Mental Health Day, and, of course, National Vet Tech Week. Looking for social media post ideas or promotions for your clinic? Here are some more “out of the box” holidays to showcase! No tricks, only treats!
NAVTA president, Jamie Raucsher, LVT, on job hunting and interviewing tips and guidelines you may not have learned as part of your veterinary education.
According to PennWest California, the role of a CVT is to assist the veterinarian in a wide array of tasks- equating the role to a registered nurse in the human medical field.4 These tasks include medical/imaging procedures, anesthetic monitoring, and overall patient care. The role of an AVA is to assist the technician with these tasks—setting up supplies, running laboratory tests, assisting in physical exams, maintaining surgical and medical equipment. This could easily be equated to the role of a certified nurse assistant (CNA) in the human medical field.
Blogging can be a powerful tool for veterinary practices to connect with clients, share their expertise, and establish their online presence. However, starting a blog from scratch can be daunting for newbies. There are many things to consider, from choosing a platform to creating engaging content, and promoting the blog to your target audience.
How many of you have outdated drugs within your hospitals? Have you poured an expired bottle of a liquid medication into a kitty litter to dispose of it? Or maybe just dumped them in the garbage?
End-of-life care can easily be the worst part of veterinary medicine. It does not matter where you fall in the hierarchy of a practice, dealing with it can be very uncomfortable.
