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From the VetPartners Experts: Gossip in the Veterinary Workplace

Aug 20, 2019

Sitting in a workshop complaining about someone that was gossiping about me, I realized that I was gossiping about her as well. It was a moment of profound insight because I had no awareness that I was doing the very same thing to her. I went back to work, apologized, and said I would not do it again. I have kept my promise, and it has not always been easy. Why do we gossip? For me, I realized that I had a “story” about her, and I wanted everyone to see her just like I did. I was spreading my side of the story—the situation as I percei...

From the VetPartners Experts: Is Perfectionism Weighing You Down?

Aug 14, 2019

Well-Being

Kristina Guldbrand

per·fec·tion·ism | noun : A disposition to regard anything short of perfection as unacceptable (Merriam Webster) Perfectionism is on the rise, affecting more Americans than ever before...

From the VetPartners Experts: How to Eliminate Meeting Madness

Jul 25, 2019

Practice Management

Mia Cary, DVM

Raise your hand if you love attending meetings. I bet only a few of you raised your hand, likely because most of the meetings we attend are not productive and do not end in clear decisions, including ...

From the VetPartners Experts: How to Help Pets Enjoy a Visit to the Vet

Jul 19, 2019

Practice Management

Ruth Garcia

Every veterinarian knows that pets and fireworks are a combustible combination, and most are prepared to help patients and clients make it through Independence Day, New Year’s Eve, and other loud an...

From the VetPartners Experts: A Lesson on Getting Started as a Speaker in the Veterinary Industry

Jul 3, 2019

Industry Involvement

Bill Schroeder

Veterinary professionals have long depended on the continuing education (CE) system to keep them at the forefront of successful concepts and trends so they are best prepared to meet and treat as many ...