Author Archives: admin

Caring for your own pets

Posted on March 9, 2012 by admin

As a locum vet or technologist, what do you do when your own pets get sick?  Some are lucky to have a colleague or friend who lets them “use” their clinic.  I always find that a bit awkward or uncomfortable, … Continue reading →

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How to prepare your clients for a locum veterinarian

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

If you are like most veterinarians, you started your practice with few staff and even fewer clients.  The challenge and excitement of starting a business can be all consuming.  Perhaps you find yourself wondering where the time has gone, suddenly … Continue reading →

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Feedback – friend or foe

Posted on November 21, 2011 by admin

We all claim to want “feedback”. But who really wants to hear that people hated their service/opinion/essay or whatever. I have struggled at times with constructive criticism, as it is delivered thinking various “what does he know” or “that was … Continue reading →

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Shopping for empathy

Posted on August 16, 2011 by admin

I went on a trip recently and had the opportunity to do some rare shopping across the border in Grand Forks ND (without kids). When I get the opportunity to do shopping I try to avoid the kids stores that … Continue reading →

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Gearing up for CanWest

Posted on June 14, 2011 by admin

I am excited to be a first time exhibitor at, well, anywhere, and I am very proud to start with the CanWest conference in Banff October 15-18 http://www.canwestconference.ca/ I am looking for input on what I can do to draw … Continue reading →

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Personality test

Posted on April 30, 2011 by admin

I just took a cool personality test, took a while but worth a try – not sure what I’ll do with the results but I’m happy to share! Personality testing may be helpful to find a good match when seeking … Continue reading →

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My vet is away and I have to see a locum – a what?

Posted on February 26, 2011 by admin

When you have finally found a veterinarian that gets you, who loves your pet, and who you feel comfortable with, you may feel a huge sense of relief.  If your pet has chronic health issues, it may have involved years … Continue reading →

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Vets need vacations too! (and a checklist)

Posted on January 25, 2011 by admin

Let me guess. You need a vacation, you are a busy practice owner, with only one or two vets, and you are terrified at the prospect of hiring a locum or relief vet to run your business for one or … Continue reading →

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