Sandy Walsh, RVT, CVPM, Author at Today's Veterinary Business

The Professional You

Your practice might need a checkup from a staff and hospital perspective so that clients like what they see and experience.

After a slow start, the field we chose and love has evolved into so much more.

Supervising the veterinary nurse team is hard enough, so train and trust others to do their jobs, and remember to take time for yourself.

Professional development requires the team member’s determination and commitment as well as the practice’s support of continuing education.

Multiple payoffs await if you allow your capable and trusted technicians to take on more responsibilities.

A great leader elevates everyone on the team as they strive to deliver optimal patient care and thorough client communication.

From start to finish in a patient’s care, and even after discharge, empowered veterinary nurses stay in close contact with clients.

One challenge for every head technician is finding the time to lead the team, manage everyone and work on the floor with patients and clients.

Veterinary nurses looking to move into management or leadership should pursue specific learning opportunities.

Count each item in stock, check expiration dates and flag short-dated items for return or immediate use.