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Burnout – you’ve heard the buzz word time and again, but is it a real thing? The Mayo Clinic defines burnout as a specific work-related stress that causes physical and emotional exhaustion and while it is not a medical condition, it can lead to someone feeling less accomplished or satisfied with their job performance and could possibly…

At most companies, employee reviews are conducted once a year either around their anniversary or a date set companywide. However, I’d like to make the case for why it’s important to give frequent feedback to your staff throughout the year. When done correctly, feedback lets your staff know what they are doing right and what…

As the owner of a private veterinary clinic, you might think there’s no need to have an online presence. Perhaps you think your current and future clients already know where to find you. But clients aren’t the only ones researching businesses online. Future employees are also checking out potential employers and if you don’t have…

How do you advertise an opening in your clinic? Do you write a “Help Wanted” ad with the job title, description, and your contact information and place the ad on a job site? What results have you seen? If you haven’t had success recently with candidates responding to an ad, it might be that your…

There are several factors that contribute to the shortage of veterinarians in many areas, including: High Education Costs: Pursuing a career in veterinary medicine requires significant education and training, which can be expensive. Many graduates of veterinary schools have large amounts of student debt, which can make it difficult for them to afford to work in…

  Despite their best efforts to prevent it, most businesses have staff members who might be considered toxic – whether by complaining, gossiping, being insubordinate or disrespectful – veterinary clinics included. But what can a practice owner do to resolve any issues before they pollute the workplace? Identify – First, identify the toxic behaviors being…

Three months into the new year feels like a good time to share some statistics of how the veterinary industry is looking in 2023. Here’s some insight I found in an article on Pet Keen: There are 32 colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States with approximately 13,500 students enrolled (about 3,000 are admitted each…

As the owner of a private veterinary practice, the doctor is not only in charge of caring for patients, but must also assemble the best team to keep up with the needs of their clients. But in a time when the country is experiencing a shortage of veterinarians and vet techs, how should a practice…

Last month I wrote about the ongoing national shortage of veterinarians and how to keep your clinic running while understaffed. This week, I’d like to look further at the job market outlook for veterinarians. A recent article by U.S. News and World Report scores the veterinary profession at a 7.5 /10, ranking it the #5 in Best…

The national shortage of veterinarians is expected to grow in the next decade. As more clinics are looking for more doctors to meet their patient needs, the veterinarians are increasingly getting the upper hand when it comes to negotiating an offer and deciding where to work. One recent study shows the average associate veterinarian will…

As a new class of veterinary students gets ready to graduate this spring, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the importance of mentorship in the veterinary field. It’s no secret that there is a national shortage of veterinary doctors, and that trend is expected to continue with the limited number of students…

There is currently a shortage of about 5,000 veterinarians in the United States, and that number is expected to grow to 15,000 by the year 2030. Many blame the shortage on the expense of veterinary school and the challenges and stresses doctors face once they are on the job. The staffing shortage even goes beyond…

With the new year under way, I thought it would be a good time to reintroduce DVM Consulting and Recruiting Services and explain how we can be of help to veterinarians and veterinary clinics. With 30 years of experience, DVM Consulting and Recruiting Services specializes in matching veterinarians with clinics across the country. We work…

Talent makes or breaks an organization. However, that doesn’t help anybody after a bad hire’s been made. Bad hires mean nothing but trouble for you and your organization. Of course, bad hires lead to wasted money. There’s the lost productivity during the hiring process, the cost of training the new hire, and the cost of…

Do you ever feel you have too much on your plate? With technology now you can be in multiple places at once, without even leaving your office. And multitasking is not seen as a skillset, it’s a necessity. That means knowing how to prioritize your many tasks is a must. Feel lost when it comes…