A little help from my friends

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Young veterinary graduates can seem bright-eyed at the start of their careers—but while they are highly educated and ready to make their mark, they’ll...

Design: Tonal contrast

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Sometimes what you are looking for is right under your nose—as Dr Simon Wake of Wellpets Kallangur found out last year. The vet had...

Fair supply

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With more qualified veterinarians and declining rates of pet ownership, newly graduated Australian vets are struggling to find work. By Jiyan Dessens. Even before she...

One-stop shopping

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Mega-markets, where all your requirements can be met in one place, is a business model that’s becoming commonplace. Is it something an individual practice...

Peace of mind

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Pet insurance is finally on the upsurge in Australia and veterinarians are one of the driving forces behind this recent uptake. By Kerryn Ramsey Pet...

You’re hired!

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It costs up to two years’ salary to replace an employee once you factor in the time it takes to recruit and train them....

Veterinary referral hospitals

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Running a referral hospital takes dedication and vision—two veterinary surgeons in this field explain all the complexities to Kerryn Ramsey. Once a rarity, veterinary referral hospitals...

Finding new clients on the web

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While word of mouth in the dog park  and over the neighbour’s fence may still be the main source of vets finding new clients,...

Managing problem staff

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Dr. Mark Eagleton, owner of Vetlink Employment Service (www.vetlink.com.au), says that while some people are able to self-regulate, you should work on the assumption...

The change agent

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Greencross managing director Dr Glen Richards has overseen some seismic shifts in the shape of the pet care and veterinary industry in Australia. As...