One of my favorite parts of running a large referral center was how many veterinarians in our community I have gotten to know. I believe that collaborative care provides the best medicine.
I also have loved meeting people throughout my city who have been thankful for the care our hospital provided. I was flabbergasted the night my husband and I sat at a new table for a fundraiser at our child’s school, and everyone at the table had been to our hospital with a pet.
It is my belief that we and our profession are strongest when we are an integral part of the communities in which we live and work. We also are strongest when we work together, as a community of veterinary professionals, to advance improvements and change.
The Importance of Why for Veterinary Hospitals
Many people ask me why ownership of veterinary groups is important. I believe that the reason and beliefs behind WHY your business was founded matter.
Giving Thanks for Veterinary Community
Giving Thanks for Community Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love Thanksgiving because it is about coming together in community and giving thanks. It is about being grateful for hard…
Why Facebook Groups should NOT replace your local VMA
Where do we meet? In the age of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin, many people try to create community virtually. It is nice to scroll and comment while waiting for…
What Veterinarians Should Learn from Independent Bookstores
I believe the best locally owned independent veterinary hospitals are like the growing number of successful independent bookstores.
Lessons from James Herriot
As we think about James Herriot and what gave him a rich life as a veterinarian, we need to remember how rooted he was both in his care for pets and as a member of the community in which he worked.
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