If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard “I don’t feel supported”, I could fund an entire veterinary mentorship program. New grads say it.Their bosses say they are doing it.And both sides end up feeling...
With a national shortage of vegetarians & veterinary nurses, some clinics are exploring their visa options for overseas candidates. Australia continues to face a nationwide shortage of qualified...
A critical and often underestimated business element for veterinary practices is the marketing component. Prioritise it for 2026
Somewhere along the way, I forgot how to chill — and didn’t even notice. My wife gave me a gift recently that I would never have thought of. Especially for me. It was a voucher to a three-day Lifestyle...
There are pros and cons of veterinary practice ownership, and you may think that neither sounds appealing - but maybe there's a middle path. If you’ve been following along with my recent rants about the...
Referring complex eye cases to veterinary ophthalmologists is the gold standard care, but what if the closest one is hundreds or thousands of km away? In many parts of Australia, veterinary ophthalmologists...
Specialist Vet Marketing (SVM) is Australia’s dedicated veterinary marketing agency, founded by veterinarian Deb Croucher BVSc CertVR. 1. We are absolute experts at... From Stethoscope to Strategy: A Vet...
Your monthly update and overview of recently released veterinary studies Welcome to our monthly VetLit Clinical Publication update, where Dr Simon Cook, founder of VetLit.org, provides an overview...
Halloween is a time for fun, costumes, and treats, but for our pets (and our planet), it can also bring a few frights of its own. While we’re busy carving pumpkins and dressing up, it’s worth remembering...
For animal professionals, understanding canine communication isn’t optional; it’s a core professional skill. For those of us working with dogs every day—vets, doggy daycare attendants, groomers, trainers,...