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Read how to use this scientifically-validated tool for pain assessment in cats

Have you noticed a drop in engagement on your social media platforms? Perhaps what used to generate likes and shares no longer achieves the same results. If that’s the case, then it’s probably time to give your social media strategy a thorough spring clean.

In today’s digital age, protecting client confidentiality is more important than ever. From contact information and bank details to pet medical records and diagnostic results, the processing of all personal data is protected by UK law.

Effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful veterinary practice, leading to better patient outcomes, increased client satisfaction, and improved pet health. But should this communication break down, it can result in misunderstandings, mistakes in diagnosis or treatment, and client dissatisfaction.

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for the wellbeing of your team and for the overall success of your practice. But with long hours and demanding schedules – not to mention team shortages and increased client pressure – it isn’t always easy to achieve.

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Although we’d all love to go through every working day without a client making a complaint, unfortunately it is inevitable that at some point we will have to deal with one. However, this doesn’t have to instantly fill us with fear and can be used as an effective teaching tool for the practice team.

Meetings should be an important and regular part of working in a veterinary practice, however too often they are derided as ‘a waste of time’ or ‘boring’. The truth is, this negative attitude towards meetings may signify that a new approach is needed.

Mentorship is a great opportunity to help a new colleague, or an established professional, to develop their career. But some careful consideration should be taken before accepting this responsibility.