Practice Pulse Blog

Alachua, FL - The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) is pleased to announce that twenty-five veterinary management professionals recently earned the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) certification. The VHMA's voluntary CVPM certification program is recognized as a sign of professional achievement and excellence and is awarded to those who demonstrate the knowledge and experience necessary to manage the ever-changing operations read more...

With Mother's Day this month, and Father's Day coming right after, I cannot stop thinking about the concept of Legacy. The word" legacy" is rather broad in terms of what it means to each of us. A "Legacy" can refer to something handed down from the past, or the lasting impact of an individual or group, whether that Legacy is positive or not. I have been focusing a bit on the concept of Legacy and what it has meant to me. I figured I would use read more...

ALACHUA, FL – The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) is pleased to announce that Shepherd , a leading cloud-based practice management system, has joined as a Gold Supporting Sponsor. Shepherd was designed by a veterinarian to streamline veterinary operations and enhance overall patient care. Companies that offer products and services addressing the professional business needs of modern veterinary practices are invited to participate read more...

Several years ago, I presented an application station session on Organizational Change at the VHMA Management Exchange. The topic focused on how different personality types function during periods of change. I used one of my favorite books on change, " Who Moved My Cheese ." If you have never read this bestseller, let me give you a quick summary: "Who Moved My Cheese?" is a fictional book about four characters in a maze who search for "cheese" read more...

Alachua, FL – The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) is pleased to announce that Vet and Tech, an online platform offering virtual education for veterinary industry professionals, has joined as a Platinum Supporting Sponsor. Companies that offer products and services addressing the professional business needs of modern veterinary practices are invited to participate in VHMA's sponsorship programs. Vet and Tech officially launched its read more...