by a veterinarian
VITUSVET BLOG
The Art of Listening
As a veterinary practice management consultant one of the things I do a lot is listening. When I start a consultation, I interview the owner and all the staff and listen to their feedback about what is going well,
Help Your Pet Relax Around Fireworks and Thunderstorms With A Proactive Plan
During summers in the U.S., we can count on several things: fireworks demonstrations for the 4th of July (and other holidays), and more frequent thunderstorms in certain parts of the country. Unfortunately, the loud noises and vibrations associated
Protect Your Pet From Deadly Heartworms with Preventative Treatment
As it heats up across the U.S., both humans and their pets start getting bitten by mosquitoes. It’s especially intense when we’re close to a water source, like a river or lake. Those bites are one of the
Making the Bend – Or Dying in the Crash
Yesterday I was working on a project. This required me to search a bunch of photos I have stored in my laptop from over the years. I am kind of a laptop packrat since I will save anything
Watch for Seasonal Ailments in Your Pet With At-Home Observation
Since temperatures are increasing and shelter-in-place orders continue in most U.S. states, we’re all spending a lot more time outdoors with our pets. Longer walks outside can expose our pets (and us) to allergens and irritating particles in
Watch for Tick-Borne Illness in Your Pet With At-Home Observation
Since temperatures are increasing and shelter-in-place orders continue in most U.S. states, we’re all spending a lot more time outdoors with our pets. Longer walks around the block, in the park, or even out in the country can expose
Long Term Solutions for Tackling Pet Care Affordability
New numbers from the American Veterinary Medical Association show a troubling trend. According to this chart, roughly 2/3 of the dog owners in the United States make between $20,000 and $99,000 a year, but approximately 30% of them
Telemedicine is Here to Stay – or it Should Be!
I know – Every veterinary hospital I know has changed the typical in-clinic exam protocol to having clients wait in the car while the pet is cared for, then returned to the owner for a phone call discussion
Do you need the “Secret Sauce’?
I was having a conversation with a client last week and she laughed and said, “You are my secret sauce”. What she was referring to was her ability to outperform her competition even though her practice is only 1
