Thoughts on preventing infectious disease spread
The COVID-19 outbreak is a good opportunity to discuss infectious disease spread. Is your veterinary hospital prepared for contagious patients?
Private Equity – What Veterinarians should know
Many of the veterinary consolidating groups are owned by private equity. Here is what veterinarians should understand about how private equity works.
Thoughts on 10000 hours
The concept of 10,000 hours, from Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers, is relevant to new veterinarians and practice owners who want to be successful but must deliberate for best impact.
Winter Articles and Videos worth reading and watching
I hope you enjoy these winter articles and videos on topics that include implicit bias, patient safety, healthcare mergers, and surgical coaching.
The Myth of Work Life Balance
Work life balance is a flawed concept. The moments when everything is equal are rare and less fun than when you alternate engagement or achieve harmony and integration.
Why we should be Effective Givers
Why we should be effective givers The stress of giving This past month, I have been thinking about giving. It is easy to view December and gift giving like Sheldon…
New Veterinary Studies on Gender
Two new veterinary studies on gender add to our understanding of bias and economic ramifications for women veterinarians.
Gender Imagery in Veterinary Medicine
Was gender imagery in a veterinary essay on practice consolidation an appropriate metaphor or did it represent gender bias?
Who Owns Veterinary Specialty Hospitals
A large percentage of veterinary specialty hospitals have already become part of large groups. Wealthy families and private equity are the largest players.
Women Veterinary Leaders – Linda Lehmkuhl, DVM DACVIM (Cardiology), CEO MedVet
One goal of this blog is to encourage women to be owners and leaders in the veterinary profession. Here is my interview with MedVet CEO, Dr. Linda Lehmkuhl.