The broader veterinary team plays a critical role in the veterinary industry, providing assistance in the medical and clinical arena via a wide range of advanced skills, in addition to being the key interface with customers and animals. Vet Nurse+Tech HiVE and Practice Management HiVE events are part of the NAVC’s continued expansion of in-person experiences across the country … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2024
Study: Service dogs improve cortisol levels in veterans with PTSD
Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine have taken a step toward better understanding the relationship between veterans and service dogs. They believe this could lead to life-changing improvements in health care for veterans. In a new study published in the medical journal JAMA Network Open, researchers found that veterans who worked with … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – June 3, 2024
CPR-AED Awareness Week and training, nanoparticle vaccine possibilities, creating stronger customer connections, Bark Air lifts off with dogs-first approach to flight and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, June 3, 2024. Link. … [Read more...]
Hello brown noise, goodbye white noise
Brown noise has fewer high frequencies than white noise and its effect is sometimes called audible Adderall. Researchers continue to study brown noise but believe that the rich, round frequencies produce the same feelings as well-established methods like deep breathing and meditation. Source: Valet, May 20, 2024. Link. … [Read more...]
Three words to use regularly
Commentary No one is an expert on everything. Still, we often succumb to the temptation to have the answers, which makes it hard to admit when we don’t. Jason Aten says there is power in saying, “I don’t know,” and we agree. Some of the best experiences animal health pros have are when they admit they don’t know and engage with customers or colleagues to find the answer that … [Read more...]
Finding a job when you don’t know what you want to do next
We’re sharing this as the discourse about educating, acquiring and retaining professionals in veterinary practices continues. Finding a job or the next one, even when the market need is strong, remains difficult. It takes self-reflection, intention, action, motivation and resilience. Mimi Aboubaker writes that the multitude of career paths and job opportunities available is … [Read more...]
How to ask questions that get people to open up
Few people are taught how to ask good questions. Many conversations would go much better if we avoided jumping to conclusions and just took the time to clarify. Question-asking is like any other skill, says author Jeff Wetzler. It takes practice, but the benefits are worth it. Source: Fast Company, May 27, 2024. Link. Quality questions create mutual benefit. You don’t know … [Read more...]
Attitude, value, and talent
The Covid years were difficult for everyone. Yet some practices and their people emerged stronger. Why did some grow while others wilted? Source: Vet Advantage, April 2022. Link. What we perceive as value may not be what our customers value now.” INSIGHTS: Malone shares his belief that when you stop growing, you begin to die. How did you improve yourself today? … [Read more...]
Could dogs and cats be passing superbugs to owners?
New research presented at the recent ESCMID Global Congress in Barcelona, Spain, suggests dogs and cats play important roles in the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The focus was on bacteria resistant to third-generation cephalosporins and carbapenems, which are considered the last line of defense when other antibiotics have failed. Understanding and addressing the … [Read more...]
House mice test positive for H5N1 bird flu
Nearly a dozen house mice in Roosevelt County, New Mexico have tested positive for H5N1 bird flu, according to federal officials, adding them to the growing list of mammals being infected with avian influenza. Source: The Telegraph, June 5, 2024. Link. This brings the virus closer to human homes . . . increasing the risk of direct exposure and infection.” - Rick A. Bright, … [Read more...]
AABP, AAEVT create veterinary technician utilization guidelines
New guidelines from the American Association of Bovine Practitioners and the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants outline specific responsibilities and different levels of veterinary supervision for credentialed veterinary technicians in their areas of practice. The objectives include improving staff retention, performance and patient care while … [Read more...]
Resolving 4 common types of team conflict
Managers spend 20 percent of their time on average managing team conflict. Through experiences and research the authors have identified four common patterns of team conflict: The solo dissenter: conflict surrounds one individual The boxing match: two team members disagree Warring Factions: two subgroups within a team disagree The blame game: the whole team is in … [Read more...]
18th anniversary veterinary X-ray contest announced by VPN
Veterinary Practice News launches the 2024 'They Ate What?!' X-ray Contest, sponsored by Dechra Veterinary Products. A longtime favorite, practices share the strange things pet have eaten, their wild stories and extraordinary X-rays. Source: Veterinary Practice News, May 31, 2024. Link. How to enter: Go to https://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/xraycontest Log in or … [Read more...]