Our pets age a lot faster than we humans do. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the first year of a medium-sized dog’s life is the equivalent of 15 human years. The second year is about 9 human years; the third is roughly 5 human years. That means the average medium-sized dog ages almost 30 years in
My husband was in sales for 50 years so I was fortunate that his training and attitude towards “asking for business” rubbed off on me. He laughingly said, “it is easier to ask for it than work for it.” meaning that you are going to have to work much harder if you don’t learn to ask your worth
Discussing the costs of pet care during a veterinary exam is probably one of a veterinarian’s least-favorite things to do. However, open discussions about pet health fees couldn’t be more important than they are right now.The coronavirus pandemic is still raging across the globe. The U.S. economy has incurred more than double the amount of job losses during the
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, states across the US have temporarily suspended parts of their economies to slow the spread of the disease. While many workers have been teleworking and others have lost their jobs, each state has deemed some “essential service workers”, who will continue to show up to work during the shutdowns. While vets are currently
Curious as a cat. We have all seen and been amused by the antics of kittens exploring their world. Something as simple as a box is incredibly fascinating to these tiny fluff balls. As humans we need to follow the lead of these petite felines and keep our curiosity strong. When we lose our curiosity, we get stuck
Animals on the whole are much tougher than the average human being. When it comes to recognizing the signs of pain in a pet, that trait can be extremely problematic. From an evolutionary standpoint, animals are programmed to hide pain. Even today, with all the veterinary training and technology we have access to, it can be difficult for a
Walking around VMX and WVC before COVID struck I was impressed at how many companies on the exhibit hall floor were really in the business of compliance. Whether it’s lab work, vaccinations, wellness exams, prescription diets or pharmaceuticals, we are all in the business of compliance. I thought of a scenario which I saw 8-10 times each day.Mrs. Sullivan
If you’ve read our previous post, you’ve learned about some of the more surprising benefits of having your own mobile vet clinic. For starters, there’s a much bigger market for mobile vets than many veterinarians probably imagine. Pet behavior is markedly better during mobile visits. Mobile vets have far less problems with collections, and their marketing dollars are boosted
Taking a cat to the vet can be quite a harrowing experience. There’s the challenge of getting your cat into the crate for the car ride, for starters. Then there’s the actual car ride and the waiting room. And by the time you get to the exam room, your cat may be so amped up that he or she
To an independent veterinarian, having your own mobile veterinary clinic may sound like an alluring prospect. Imagine being your own boss and creating your own schedule. Having a regular change of scenery from the fluorescent lights of an exam room. Being directly responsible for client relationships with limited staff interaction. Seeing pets in their comfortable home environment. Sounds
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