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Learn to pronounce, spell, and define veterinary medical terms with our #OnlineCourse, Veterinary Medical Terminology. Master a simplified learning process that builds on commonly used word parts. Choose from multiple start dates. #WeAreCBE Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gKhhVDsA

Em•ploy•ee At•tri•tion: Employees leaving their organizations for unpredictable or uncontrollable reasons. 👁️Startling Facts: -30% of veterinary practice team members are currently contemplating leaving - 50% of them are considering stepping away from clinical practice altogether -90% will not return to clinical practice once they leave The repercussions resonate deeply within our community, underscoring the need for collective action. Your involvement is instrumental in navigating this challenge. If you haven’t already, now is the time to delve into our white paper, “Stay, Please.” Equip yourself with insights and be part of the movement steering towards positive change. Get your free copy of “Stay, Please” here: https://bit.ly/49jgJVu Register for our FREE webinar, "Stay, Please: The Path to Improved Retention in Veterinary Medicine Begins Here": https://bit.ly/3VCgEcB

“Unpredictable and uncontrollable” is a difficult way to describe the reasons why vets are leaving. I believe it’s an incorrect way to look at things that doesn’t factor in the millions of reasons vets have to leave. Veterinary as a whole is in a difficult spot - there just isn’t enough time & vets to help all the animals that need care. There are different solutions for time, Mlemo included. What needs a more robust and systemic solution is the amount of vets currently in practice. Maybe if we recognised the issue is partly the culture, partly how we handle educating vets (only 1 university in Ireland has a suitable course! a lot of future vets have to go to the UK or other EU countries as there just isn’t enough places in that course for everyone that wants to attend it), and all the other factors; we could try coming up with some other solution that fixes things longer term. I’m open to conversation about this, feel free to comment or DM your thoughts.

A supportive work environment involves a workplace where employees have good relationships with one another, good communication, and there is clear and fair leadership on board. A strong correlation exists between a supportive work environment and job satisfaction among veterinary profesionals that can lead to increased work commitment and effort shown by employees at work. This leads to increased productivity, better physical and mental wellbeing for the employee, and less staff turnover for the employer. High work-related stress and low job satisfaction among veterinary professionals can lead to many adverse outcomes for individuals and the practice, such as higher rate of decreased work performance, and increased frequency of errors and accidents at work. A supportive work environment can act as a buffer against stresses and strains in an individual's personal and professional life because the camaraderie and concern for one another that occurs in a supportive work environment can lead to emotional, instrumental, and informational support for employees during hard times. This can be seen as an investment for both the employer and the employee, leading more dedication to the practice and more effecient employees, showing how important this is in preventing staff turnover and keeping employees satisfied in their current position. Just a thought. What do you think?

Hello #VetMed! Have you engaged with any of the Educational Sharpenings from the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) and the Veterinary Medical Association Executives? If not, I highly recommend you check them out! I just finished the module on 'Reducing Emotional Reactivity' and found it to be very helpful. The module includes reminders and specific examples on how to identify triggers, set boundaries, find ways to de-escalate intense conversations, and much more. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/grmNUHnt

Veterinary Practice Managers! Please join me for my upcoming webinar on Tuesday 8/20 at 1pm to learn what VRS can do for you and your practice. Just send me a message if you would like to register. Hope to see you there!!

Hot Off The Press: We have just published the Value Matrix in a Technical Tutorial with AVMA Journals! The Value Matrix is a communication tool to support shared decision-making and the practice of Spectrum of Care. The technical tutorial is authored by RCVM@OVC team members Catherine Groves, Erin Phillips and Jason B Coe and introduces the Value Matrix, developed through the clinical communication program at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, while providing an example of its use in a clinical context. As the RCVM@OVC team continues to consider and research the use of the Value Matrix in clinical veterinary practice, it is being received with a positive response from many practitioners and clients. One veterinarian's response when introduced to the Value Matrix during a research project: “Oh my God. It's gonna make me cry because that’s a beautiful thing… I know I don't do this in a formal sense. But if we were trained to do it in a formal sense, this is exactly what would be best to do. That's gorgeous ... I guess we come, we think we come to that organically, but a tool like this makes sure you didn't miss something. You didn't just pigeonhole someone there, you know, take him down a path that they didn't want because they didn't know." To learn more or to access the technical tutorial visit here - https://lnkd.in/ecMwMbrE #veterinarymedicine #shareddecisionmaking #spectrumofcare #knowledgesharing

What's behind veterinary technology? Author Richard Goldstein, DVM, DVM, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA, looks beyond the microscope to explore the Vetscan Imagyst® platform in an article sponsored by Zoetis. This technology offers 6-in-1 diagnostics capability, which can help increase efficiency, improve workflow and elevate patient care. Read more: https://lnkd.in/egN9qPW9 #veterinaryinnovation #digitalcytology

Have a look at our latest insightful article on clinical research and quality assurance.

Is your veterinary practice ready to tie up loose ends and close out the year? Although it may seem like 2024 just began, the third quarter is already here. Here’s a PSA from your friendly neighborhood bookkeepers regarding year-end procedures: 🗓️Start preparing now! There’s still time to get your books in order. Wondering where to start? Stay tuned for our upcoming blog post that includes a handy year-end checklist and tips for when and how to tackle each task. When does your practice start thinking about year-end processes? Tell us in the comments below.