By: Nicole Harchuk, MSM, LVT Embarking on a career in veterinary medicine can be an exciting time whether you are just starting out in veterinary medicine or preparing to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) to advance your skills. As you prepare to take these rewarding next steps there are several key factors you…
By: Nicole Harchuk, MSM, LVT Embarking on a career in veterinary medicine can be an exciting time, whether you are just starting out in veterinary medicine or preparing to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) to advance your skills. While the VTNE may seem overwhelming, it is just the first step toward a fulfilling…
Communicating with Pet Parents: A Guide to Flea Control and Beyond Hello, everyone! I’m Julie Legred, and today I want to share some insights on effectively communicating with pet owners to enhance the health and happiness of their furry friends. Engaging with pet parents is a crucial part of our daily activities, and there’s a…
Enter to Win a VetTechPrep Scholarship! Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP), in collaboration with VetTechPrep and Vetcetera, has launched the “MVP Prep to Achieve” initiative, offering at least 50 VetTechPrep course subscriptions with full tuition reimbursements to veterinary technician students. This partnership aims to ease the exam preparation burden and foster stronger connections within the veterinary…
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Effective client communication is crucial in veterinary practice. Veterinarians must not only possess medical knowledge but also be adept at conveying the importance of tests, procedures, and treatments to pet owners. Understanding and consent from clients are essential before any medical action can be taken. Thus, communication skills are as significant as medical expertise in…
Communication, Compassion, and Compliance We have all heard that the majority of lawsuits in the medical industry occur due to a lack of understanding between the doctor and the patient. Often it occurs due to a lack of empathy for the client and the perception that the doctor doesn’t care about the patient or situation…
By Michelle Evason, DVM, BSc, DACVIM (SAIM) Vaccination for canine Lyme disease (either ‘for’ or ‘against’) can be a hot topic, particularly in the current vaccine hesitancy era. Unfortunately, along with other aspects of Lyme borreliosis management in dogs and cats, it’s also a topic lacking clear evidence- and expert-based consensus.1a, 1b What is the…
Open, honest, and thorough communication between a veterinarian and a pet owner is crucial. Through good client communication, the owner will gain trust in your care and ability to treat their pet and will be more compliant.