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The Latest from Dr. Hofmann
Big Dog Spays – I Quit.
One thing I really don’t like doing as a veterinarian is: Big dog spays. Yup, I said it. For any of you who don't know, larger dogs are just more difficult to spay. You’ve got to go in the belly, everything's fat, it's slippery, there's blood everywhere, everything...
How do you know it’s time for a career change?
1. You dread going to work. All the time. If you get this pit-in-your-stomach feeling on a near-daily basis, it is likely time to look elsewhere. This is especially true if you are not a leader in your workplace. If things aren’t going great, but you don’t have the...
Vet Tech Week is a Load of Horseshit
I said what I said. Now, let me be clear: Appreciation of hard-working employees is good Recognition from management is good A pat on the back for a job well done is good These facts are NOT in dispute. But hey, pssst... Imma let you in on a little secret... If your...
Am I Doing This Payroll Thing Right??
In business, you learn real fast that the revenue you bring in is only one part of the profit picture. Don’t get me wrong, making money is great and all. But if you make a bazillion dollars and you spend TWO bazillion dollars, you’re in deep shit. Also, you might need...
Grief Would Have to Wait
Owning your own veterinary practice is great. Really, I love it. It’s my kind of three-ring circus. The perks are pretty good sometimes, too. Need time off? You don’t have to ask for permission--just close the business and take off. Easy, right?? Oh, if only . . . The...
Get Professional Help!
When I was starting my journey toward practice ownership (good lord does that sound pretentious . . .) I constantly searched the web for information. I didn’t know how to do the things. I desperately wanted to know how to do the things. Who, for the love of God, would...
Now Hear This: YOU DON’T NEED EVERY CLIENT
I fired a client today. I didn’t want to, but I had to. Well, OK. I *kind of* wanted to . . . If you’ve been in business long enough, you’ve had the pleasure of encountering the entitled client. Let’s say, just for the sake of the story, that her name is Karen. You...
What Do You Do When Everyone Quits?
So, this funny thing happened where I had one employee quit very suddenly. And then, literally THE NEXT DAY, another one did the same. Two weeks later, another one hit the highway. Funny, right?? Oh, did I ever laugh and laugh and laugh . . . Did I mention that I had...