Hi Member,

Most weeks this introduction writes itself, but occasionally - like this week - it doesn't. I'm not sure why. It doesn't have anything to do with the content. I think this edition is just as jam-packed as usual but the words aren't flowing. It's even the right side of midnight, so I can't blame tiredness.

So instead of writing, then deleting, then writing & deleting again, I've spent the time putting together the images on the right - thanks to my favourite tool Canva.

Keep scrolling and you'll find a huge array of content to keep you busy - and next week I'm sure I'll be back to my usual soliloquy.

Have a great week :)

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Enjoy your reading :)

VetPrac Workshops with Prof. Jean-Marie Denoix

Equine Lameness Ultrasound

This stunning sculpture is a work by Prof. Jean Marie Denoix!

Prof. Denoix will be leading 2 VetPrac workshops this July in Equine Lameness Ultrasound.
Enrollments are almost full so you'll need to REGISTER NOW to avoid missing out.

DISTAL LIMBS (Intermed) | July 4-5th. Click here to register.

PROXIMAL LIMBS & SPINE (Advanced) | July 6-7th. - Click here to register

Or click here to download a brochure.

You can also read an interview with Prof. Denoix & Vetprac here.

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'The profession cannot afford to do nothing' economist says

By Michael Dicks

Last week I shared the first in a series of posts by economist Michael Dicks, discussing why he believes the veterinary profession isn't performing to the expectations of those involved, and suggesting strategies for improvement.

You can click here to read last weeks post: Fixing the veterinary profession before it's too late.

In the second post, Dicks focuses on:

'Inertia in the veterinary profession - 'Perpetual motion machines' inhibit change....

"Why is it that everyone wants change, but nobody wants to change? In the U.S. veterinary profession, the list of wishes is long and ambitious: Lower student debt. Higher veterinary salaries. Better compliance by clients. More freedom by doctors to practice the type of medicine they deem appropriate. Less time spent on paperwork. The list goes on.

While all the goals are attainable, reaching them requires changing current processes. Sounds simple enough, yet the profession just keeps on keeping on, doing the same thing the same way, day after day."

Missed this Week's Top Tips We Shared Online?

Just click on the Tip to find out more...

Monday 20.05.2019: It is much easier to negotiate a salary increase when your turnover exceeds the cost of employing you.
Tuesday 21.05.2019: A good veterinary receptionist should maintain a flawless communication style, and be able to adapt their body language, tone, pitch and daily timetable to make each client feel they are the most important person in that moment.
Wednesday 22.05.2019: I have met very few vets who lack empathy for animals, and in fact, when I personally feel a lack of empathy I take it as a very urgent warning sign of compassion fatigue and the need to step away from work for a while.
Thursday 23.05.2019: “I love helping people, developing friendships and relationships with them over years, getting to know their animals and their families and shepherding them through difficult times. I like the diagnostic challenge – an interesting case is great – but the highlight is the relationships with people and animals."
Friday 24.05.2019: Your habit is simply a neural pathway that has become fast and automatic through use and positive reinforcement. The pathway can be dampened down and replaced by a more healthy, considered habit – we can do a U-turn on a habit that we have decided is not workable or positive in our lives.