As the demand for veterinary care continues to grow, so does the need for qualified, professional, and passionate veterinarians. With the number of new graduates increasing each year, it’s more important now than ever for veterinary practices to have an effective recruitment strategy for hiring top talent.
Surgery to treat herniated discs in dogs can cost up to $12,000 and result in weeks of painful recovery for the patient. A clinical trial at Texas A&M is testing a nonsurgical outpatient treatment that is far less expensive and less invasive.
Your “philosophy of practice” is communicated both verbally and nonverbally by all members of the veterinary team. Practices with a spectrum-of-care mindset reinforce the team’s shared values in every conversation, whether the client is interacting with a CSR, tech, or veterinarian.
In the Vet Teams IRL series, we meet Kimberlee Goldberg, CVT, in Medford, New Jersey, who has found her passion in caring for all things exotic.
The industry liaison for PrideVMC, and co-author of GIBOR tells Central Line: The AAHA Podcast that now is a time to embrace the difficult work of creating veterinary practices where every person belongs. “Ally is not a ribbon that you can wear or a bumper sticker,” says Ewan D.S. Wolff, PhD, DVM, DACVIM. “It’s something that requires an effort every single day.”
The pandemic-related telehealth boom turned some practices off, but advocates say it’s worth another look, as the technology has improved, vet teams have become more savvy, and innovations have continued to nudge us closer to true telemedicine.
As the FDA’s new guidance about compounded drugs (GFI-256) goes into effect April 1, 2023, some substances could become harder to get or more expensive for clients. The FDA wants your input.
Culture and People
The term neurodiversity came about in the 1990s and is often used in the context of autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, dyslexia, bipolar disorder, and other neurological or developmental conditions. NEWStat contributor Wendy Ringie breaks down the idea of neurodivergence, the most common conditions, and what having a “different” brain means for you, your teammates, and your clients.
For the best outcomes, clients need to first understand their options. That means that they fully comprehend the financial, physical, and emotional commitments required by each option presented, as well as the potential outcomes, risks, and benefits. Relationship-based communication skills are key to these conversations.
Blendvet offers individual and practice certifications in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB)—as well as educational events to “cultivate thriving veterinary teams that enable individuals to be their authentic selves, build trusting relationships, and belong within a diverse community empowered to increase the pipeline of underrepresented minorities (URMs) within veterinary medicine.”
