2018 Christmas eNews 3
 

Hi Member,

Well, we made it to the last eNews for 2018 - and let me tell you...it's been quite a year (and not in a particularly good way).

But I have also have a lot to be grateful for and 2019 is a new and exciting unknown which I'm looking forward to jumping into, once I've had a wee break. You may not see another eNews until the 1st of February, or maybe the week before - I'll see how things pan out.

In the meanwhile, please look after yourself. It's been a tough year for many people, for many different reasons, and we all need to be kind to each other and most importantly to ourselves. Especially at this time of the year.

Thank you for being a part of Vetanswers and I'm really excited to be growing our Community and introducing all sorts of new tools, resources and information to help make your life as easy as possible in 2019.

Our aim is to help you - save time, connect & discover!

Enjoy your reading :)

Judy Signature
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Vetanswers Blog Posts

Tips for self-care over the Christmas holidays...& every day (Guest Post)

This time of the year can be tough for many people. Looking after ourselves is crucial if we want to maintain a healthy level of wellbeing - physically as well as psychologically. Typically, the Christmas period can be a stressful and lonely time of year for many people, and it’s not uncommon to see a lot of mental health issues rearing their heads around this time.

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Keep this one bookmarked....

Turn a negative into a positive

By Eric D Garcia (Today's Veterinary Business)

"Knowing how to respond to a client’s less-than-stellar online review can help resolve a conflict effectively and respectfully.”

This post has some great advice if you're not sure how to deal with negative online reviews.

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Love Your Pet Love Your Vet Video #12: What does a positive day look like for you?

In this 3:52 minute video, Dr Anthony Cassimatis, Dr Ophelia Li, Dr Andy Pieris, Dr Scott Campbell & Dr Gerardo Poli discusses what makes for a great day at work.

"The clients that make my day are the ones that are so thankful and grateful for even the little things that I do, who trust me implicitly with their baby - that is the biggest thing for me and they know that their pet is at the top of my list and that's the one thing that we have in common."
- Dr Andy Pieris

"I recognise that we have clients who are rightly emotional at different times and we have clients who are seeking help for their animals out of the blue, and there are clients who have genuine financial limitations, and that's just the world we live in, and all of that's fine. But I guess it's not allowing that stress to affect the communication"
- Dr Scott Campbell

These are great videos to share with your clients and wider community...

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Vetanswers Daily Top Tips

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This Week's News

For you:

▪ The double juggle: how working parents manage school holidays and their jobs (The Conversation)
▪ Workers guaranteed 5-day unpaid domestic violence leave (HRD)
▪ Social media - getting your practice online (Gerardo Poli, Vet Times)
▪ Tomas Steenackers (National Veterinary Care) crowned Australian Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 (Business News Australia)
▪ Practice Management End of Year Checklist (Veterinary Management Consultation)
▪ How to handle an employee with poor hygiene (HRD)
▪ 7 security essentials: Are your computer systems protected from viruses? Backing up data is smart — if done correctly — but it cannot be the only precautionary step. (Today's Veterinary Business)
▪ Study investigates anaesthetic-caused deaths in pets (Vet Practice Magazine)
The double juggle: how working parents manage school holidays and their jobs (The Conversation)
Workers guaranteed 5-day unpaid domestic violence leave (HRD)
Social media - getting your practice online (Gerardo Poli, Vet Times)
Tomas Steenackers (National Veterinary Care) crowned Australian Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 (Business News Australia)
Practice Management End of Year Checklist (Veterinary Management Consultation)
How to handle an employee with poor hygiene (HRD)
7 security essentials: Are your computer systems protected from viruses? Backing up data is smart — if done correctly — but it cannot be the only precautionary step. (Today's Veterinary Business)
Study investigates anaesthetic-caused deaths in pets (Vet Practice Magazine)

To share with your clients:

▪ Mind Your Peas and Potatoes (The Science Dog)
▪ Behind the fluffy faces of Instagram cat and dog fame, vets warn of an ugly reality (ABC News)
▪ Dogs, Cats and Humans: The Best Sleep Partner...? (Companion Animal Psychology)
▪ Facebook Video: Difference between dog breeds - past & present
▪ Christmas Safety Tips For Dogs (Australian Dog Lover)
▪ How To Introduce A Kitten To A Cat (Walkerville Vet)
▪ Melbourne couple racks up thousands in vet bills after buying sick puppy on Gumtree (Nine News)
▪ Five Reasons That Dogs Become Holiday Grinches (The Other End of the Leash)
▪ Answer to firework noise for nervous pets? Car maker Ford has produced a concept ‘quiet kennel’ for nervous pets that uses smart technology to cancel out firework noise. (Vet Times)
Mind Your Peas and Potatoes (The Science Dog)
Behind the fluffy faces of Instagram cat and dog fame, vets warn of an ugly reality (ABC News)
Dogs, Cats and Humans: The Best Sleep Partner...? (Companion Animal Psychology)
Facebook Video: Difference between dog breeds - past & present
Christmas Safety Tips For Dogs (Australian Dog Lover)
How To Introduce A Kitten To A Cat (Walkerville Vet)
Melbourne couple racks up thousands in vet bills after buying sick puppy on Gumtree (Nine News)
Five Reasons That Dogs Become Holiday Grinches (The Other End of the Leash)
Answer to firework noise for nervous pets? Car maker Ford has produced a concept ‘quiet kennel’ for nervous pets that uses smart technology to cancel out firework noise. (Vet Times)
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We'll be back in....

See you in 2019 5
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