by The Coastal Vet | Jun 8, 2021 | Vet Med
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...
by The Coastal Vet | Mar 12, 2021 | Blog, Vet Med
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...
by The Coastal Vet | Feb 1, 2021 | Blog, Vet Med
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,...
by The Coastal Vet | Sep 2, 2020 | Blog, Vet Med
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....
by The Coastal Vet | Aug 13, 2020 | Blog, Vet Med
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...
by The Coastal Vet | Jul 31, 2020 | Blog, Vet Med
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...
