by Melinda Dwyer Smiling may be underestimated as one of the most powerful human gestures. It not only makes you feel good, but it has the ability to make others feel good as well. It can create an instant connection between people and truly has the ability to change a person's day. It is one of the simplest acts of kindness and has extraordinary potential for a positive … [Read more...]
4 Innovative Employee Benefits to Consider in 2014
by Jessie Merritt, CVPM, SPHR Offering compensation and benefits is a way to attract, validate and retain team members. When planning your benefit package, take into account the composition of your team, as well as the core values of the practice, and your budget. Here are four ideas you might find works for the culture of your practice: 1) Computer access. If your … [Read more...]
Forget the Weather, This Dog Can Forecast Seizures!
http://youtu.be/0OJoPmDA3oE Bash and Brenda had a great time at the North American Veterinary Conference this year. After their half-day social media workshop, they were having lunch and met Michelle Colter and her Emergency Medical Response Dog (EMRD), Ben. Michelle and Ben's story was so interesting (and Ben is such a handsome boy), we felt we needed to interview them and … [Read more...]
Veterinary Inventory Management 2015
by Tiffany Consalvo, CVPM My top tip for 2015 inventory management is to keep things simple. Overanalyzing and trying to do too much, all at once, will lead to an unsuccessful inventory venture and a frustrated team. Speaking of team, the most successful way to manage inventory in your practice is to take the team approach. By organizing a group of people who work together … [Read more...]
30 Minutes a Week to Leadership Team Success
by Brenda Tassava, CVPM, CVJ Do you have a newly formed leadership team but you dread meetings? Maybe you've had bad experiences in the past that have turned you off and given you a case of meeting avoidance. The problem is, the more time that passes between meetings with your team, the more you need to discuss, and the more likely you are to face another long, drawn-out … [Read more...]