Relief Veterinary Services in the
Myrtle Beach, SC Area
My name is Dr. Leslie Mucci, and I am a small animal veterinarian offering relief veterinary services to Coastal South Carolina veterinary hospitals. I have particular interests in soft tissue surgery, ultrasound, endocrinology, and public education.
Achieve Wellness and Happiness in Your Job
I was inspired to take control of my career and happiness. I became a relief veterinarian and regained my passion for veterinary medicine while learning how to navigate new clinics and different management styles. Exposure to new clinics and personalities has given me insight into what makes a good clinic run. I encounter different software systems, scheduling, hospital design, and client communication tools in varied hospital settings.
Bringing Coastal Vibes to Veterinary Medicine
Here are my latest articles about my adventures in vet med:
4 Tips for Navigating Maternity Leave in your Multi-Doctor practice
Many multi-doctor practices will likely face a situation where an associate or practice owner will need to take maternity leave during their employment. In a 2019 publication by the AVMA it was reported that women make up nearly 62% of practicing veterinarians in the...
A COVID-19 Escape : Our British Virgin Islands trip
During this time of social distancing, mandatory stay-at-home orders and self isolation everyone is worried about their jobs, their loved ones and the future. I wanted to get this blog post up earlier but time slipped away. Now it seems I have a little more time, so...
Finding a “Home” as a Locum Veterinarian
Before apprehensively jumping into relief practice five years ago I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I had only worked with locum vets at previous practices. I never really asked about their work life or what went into the business side. I was just glad...
4 Common Vet Clinic Problems and 4 Productivity Hacks
When visiting different hospitals as a relief veterinarian, I see different styles of practice management. One style that works great for one clinic might not be the best for another. However, there are common problems that all clinics face. Some handle them well,...
Enjoying the Ride: a Vet Med Journey
In the fall of 2007, I had started my third year of vet school at Tuskegee. We were just starting to dip our toes into the clinical rotation and junior surgery while still having didactic teachings. It is definitely a really stressful time in the TUCVM curriculum....
What is the “New Normal” for Veterinary Practices and How Can We Adjust?
The answer is ever-changing but it most certainly includes masks and a lot of phone calls. Since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, most veterinary hospitals were still open. However, they were operating under very limited staff, limited...
My Journey in Understanding Racism in Veterinary Medicine
I’ve been silent in my posts but still sharing black voices in my stories on Instagram. Letting their voices be louder than mine. Now, I wanted to share my story on how I got here. It began in rural Upstate South Carolina where I attended an undeserved and underfunded...
Holiday Pet Hazards
Ahh, Its that time of year again! Cooler weather, season changes and get-togethers. FriendsGivings, family Thanksgivings, Christmas dinners, holiday parties, gift exchanges and holiday travel. With more than 80 million families owning pets in the United States, there...
The Skeptical Client
“Ummm, Where is Doctor X? I was scheduled with her! She has seen Fluffy for 10 years. I asked for her when I scheduled this appointment today, your receptionist said she was here.” This is what I encountered several days ago. As a relief veterinarian this was not the...
How We Can Connect
I provide veterinary services for your clinic while you are away. I can also help other veterinarians navigate starting out as relief veterinarians and offer speaking engagements to the general veterinary community.
Relief Veterinary Services
I will provide quality veterinary medicine to your clients while you are away. I am comfortable managing a full caseload with my many years of experience in high-volume small animal private practices.
Relief Consultation
I’m here to help you navigate the basics of starting out as a new locum veterinarian. We can work together to establish a toolbox for a thriving relief practice.
Speaking
I will give you the tools to take back your job from the fires of burnout and give your veterinary teams a burst of energy that leads to productivity. Contact me to schedule a speaking event for your team.
