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Faced With Demanding, Kooky or Different Clients?
Dear Colleagues, So many of us take calls from clients who become "John's clients" or "Cathy's clients" or "Nicole's clients". These are people who are sometimes demanding or kooky or different... And so many of us get frustrated with our work colleagues for a million...
When I Sold My Vet Business to Corporate
The personal experience of a dedicated veterinary practice owner By Anonymous So you’ve toiled away for 20 years and built the practice to be busy, and at times, a chaotic business. You’ve purchased rental properties with the income and financially supported your...
Help ‘Em Up Harness
The Help ‘Em Up® Harness was created by Blue Dog Designs in 2005 and is the first full-body lifting device for dogs with impaired mobility and strength. When dogs have difficulty moving because of muscle weakness, neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions,...
Embracing Dentistry… Meet Dr Christine Hawke
Do you hate dentistry? Do you hide when a dental comes through the front door at your clinic? Read on to learn how you can transform yourself into a vet with a passion for dentistry! Many children have dreams of becoming a vet when they grow up; not many of them have...
Emergency Veterinarian and Practice Manager.. Meet Dr Adrian Simon
He’s been in the veterinary industry since he was 15 years old, and loves treating 100% sick animals- meet Dr Adrian Simon, practice manager and emergency veterinarian at Eastside Veterinary Emergency. What would you have done if you didn’t become a veterinarian? “Who...
Planes, Trains and Automobiles… Or is it….
No, not the movie and I promise John Candy won’t be sharing his stories today. This is simply a helping hand from VetPrac to make your travels a little less stressful. A few weeks ago, as I was traveling on other business, I had the opportunity to test out the travel...
Dr Tania Banks at Wagga Wagga CSU
Last time we featured Dr Tania Banks in our VetPrac blog she was about to relocate from UQ in Gatton to CSU in Wagga Wagga, rural NSW. Let’s hear from Tania about how life and work have changed since the move. You were looking forward to living close to the gym and...
VetPrac is 10 years old!
Dear Colleagues, This is a blog post of gratitude and love. It could go on a bit, so I want to prepare you. The September 9th marks two important events in my personal history. Firstly, it is the 10th anniversary of the first VetPrac Workshop. Secondly, it is the...
VetTips: Practical Veterinary Skills
Tip 1: In tick toxicity, respiratory failure can occur with or without the administration of tick antiserum In tick toxicity, respiratory failure can occur with or without administration of tick antiserum. Aspiration pneumonia is frequently encountered in patients...
Undercover Superhero.. Meet Dr Anne Fawcett
Dr Anne Fawcett didn’t always intend to be a vet or a superhero. Her academic path through university started with an honours degree in philosophy! Many of you might wonder why Anne eventually decided to study veterinary science, or whether she actually uses her...
VetTips: Feline Surgery and Denistry
Can you say you know everything about cats? Have a read of our vettips to discover some facts you may not know! Tip 1: FORL Update In an Australian study, feline tooth resorption lesions was a common finding in all breeds of domestic cats. The overall prevalence was...
Setting Clear Expectations
How do you maximise the best return on your education? Both culturally AND financially... What key leadership principles are required to successfully implement lasting change? What changes do YOU need to make in order for your practice to reach its full potential?? Dr...
Money Talks and So Should We
"Like it or not (mostly not) talking money is the vet care team’s responsibility – from the estimate of costs of care through to the actual payment. The discussion can vary and be fraught with guilt, awkwardness and no eye contact, to being too clinical and abrupt...
Ilana Mendels: I was a participant at a VetPrac workshop!
Dear Colleagues, I just had the most invigorating week! For a change, I was the one in the learning seat at the Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation VetPrac Workshop. Having graduated 15 years ago and been out of practice for two while moving home, having a baby and...
Have You Ever Had A Colleague Trash Talk A Client?
"Have you ever worked in a setting where staff would act one way towards clients, yet bag them out as soon as they leave? Telling them one thing to their face: “you’re doing your best for Fluffy”, but turning around and telling colleagues “I can’t believe Mr Bloggs...
Struggling with rear end encounters? Dr Peter Delisser Can Help!
Dr Peter Delisser has always been interested in using his hands to make and fix things, so it wasn’t surprising that within a few years of graduating, his interest in veterinary science quickly turned to all things surgical. He particularly likes the surgeries he can...
Building Dreams… Meet Dr Cathy Warburton!
Cathy wrote about why someone would need a wellbeing coach on our blog in December 2016. Recently I caught up with Cathy and found out what she’s been doing in both work and play. I discovered that Cathy is a huge giver; she believes that personal achievements are...
Have You Ever Had A Client Ignore You?
"I recall a clinical case where two older, no-nonsense, sensible looking ladies presented a paraplegic dachshund – let’s call this dog Fritz (not an uncommon name for a male Dachy). After taking a history and doing a physical examination, I spoke to them about the...
Don’t worry- he’s got your back…Meet Dr. James Simcock
Growing up in high school, Dr. James Simcock didn’t know what he wanted to be. It wasn’t until a vet came to a careers night when James was in year 12 that he even considered choosing veterinary science as a profession. James states “they made it sound really...
We Care About Your Success – Introducing Lincoln Institute
One thing we love here at VetPrac, is watching our attendees succeed in the workplace as a result of the skills they've developed at one of our practical workshops. We care deeply about your triumphs and successes, and wish all the happiness upon your business, life,...