Anesthesia is the most important thing we do as veterinary teams. I realize that is a sweeping statement. I realize that between all the team members and all the pets and all the clients and all the diseases and injuries and preventative … Continue reading
Stem cell therapy has become fairly common, the melanoma vaccine is being used in dogs with great success, Proheart returned to the veterinary market, we were all affected by the melarsomine shortage, the balance tipped from a majority of male … Continue reading
Are gender-communication differences contributing to the gender-pay gap? In the June 2008 Veterinary Economics article “Are Women Tough Enough?” Jan Miller explores the role of communication style differences in the revenue discrepancy between male and female veterinarians. As a woman … Continue reading
For the first time in the history of the veterinary profession, there are more female than male veterinarians. Almost 80% of new veterinary school graduates are now female. Fewer veterinarians are going into large animal practice. Fewer veterinarians … Continue reading
Self evaluation is important for veterinarians. We want to do the very best we can for our patients, clients, teammates and ourselves. You probably already evaluate yourself informally, as you go through your day, and perhaps on the drive home. … Continue reading
The present economic climate provides a challenge for veterinarians. We strive to provide the absolute best medical care to our patients, and we also strive be sensitive about the affordability of that care. Kristi Reimer, the editor of Veterinary Economics, … Continue reading