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Has your vet clinic got a plan to stop infections from spreading? You can prevent outbreaks and maintain a more sterile environment by following a strict veterinary clinic cleaning checklist.  Doesn’t a well-maintained, clean clinic protect everyone while reflecting well on your standard of care? Reliable cleanliness in your veterinary clinic ensures a safe environment Read More...

Pathogens are a wildfire behind the closed doors of your veterinary business. When one animal brings in a highly contagious illness like kennel cough, you need to respond fast so that the other dogs don’t get sick. Fortunately, an effective kennel cough cleaning protocol is all your veterinarian team needs when responding to this dreaded Read More...

As a healthcare professional, providing top-quality services for patients is likely one of your highest priorities. But in the busy day-to-day routine of running a healthcare organization, your focus on the patient experience may begin to waver. You may think your patient satisfaction rates are fine, but are you truly delivering the best care you Read More...

Ringworm is a contagious infection, not the worm that pet owners imagine when their veterinarian diagnoses it. Touching a contaminated surface or affected animals or humans is all it takes. Since veterinary clinics risk major breakouts when one or more animals come in, implementing a ringworm cleaning protocol could be crucial. With careful mechanical cleaning Read More...

So, your practice knows animal health, veterinary staff safety, and regulatory health and safety standards. How closely have you examined your vet disinfectants, though? What do vets use to sanitize these spaces effectively without causing more harm? Using the right veterinary cleaning products can help you keep your practice clean while ensuring your clients are Read More...

What is a CVPM in veterinary medicine? If you’ve heard the hype around being a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM), know that CVPM requirements are worth investigating. The formal education requirement includes continuing education courses specifically devoted to practice managers, a rigorous exam, and CVPM board standards. Still,  if you’d like to unlock new career Read More...

Deafblind Awareness Week, observed annually during the last week of June, is a pivotal time to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by individuals with combined vision and hearing loss. This awareness week, celebrated in honor of Helen Keller’s birthday on June 27th, provides an opportunity for eye care practitioners to deepen their understanding Read More...

As medicine continues to advance and new technologies are introduced, it’s important for vet techs to stay up-to-date on what’s new and continue to hone their knowledge and skill set. This article explores continuing education (CE) options for veterinary professionals and how to get the most out of a course.   The Importance of Vet Read More...

Is veterinary technician burnout common? You might be asking this question if you’ve come across material about burnout and compassion fatigue inciting physical and emotional exhaustion due to: Chronic workplace stress. Medical errors. Increased training costs from higher turnover. Unsatisfied pet owners.   Still, is it normal to feel this way in the veterinary field? Read More...

Improving the dental case acceptance rate is crucial for the success of any dental practice. Case acceptance refers to the percentage of proposed dental treatment plans that patients agree to undergo. A higher case acceptance rate not only improves patient outcomes but also contributes to the financial health of the practice. Be sure to also Read More...

We recently sat down with Dr. Chad Fleming, CEO of Wichita Optometry, for a deep dive into the challenges and rewards of owning a healthcare practice. Dr. Fleming, who leads a nine-doctor, five-location practice in Wichita, Kansas, shared his journey from aspiring eye doctor to successful practice owner. This interview reveals valuable insights for both Read More...

The American Veterinary Medical Association reports that there are over 30,000 veterinary clinics in the United States and more than 127,000 veterinary positions. With a projected 20% growth rate, the veterinary industry is expanding faster than many others. For veterinarians looking to take advantage of this momentum, success depends not only on how to start Read More...