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How Vets Can Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Ever felt like you’re not good enough? Or that you’ve duped your boss into giving you a job? Imposter Syndrome is a pervasive and...
Dr Dave Nicol
3 min read


How To Bounce Back From Burnout In Veterinary Medicine
Burnout in veterinary medicine is an ingrained part of our culture. With 48% of vets experiencing it at some stage in their career, it is...
Dr Dave Nicol
4 min read


Veterinary Stress: How To Create Some Calm In Your Chaotic Clinic
Work can get stressful- especially as a vet. Some of the common drivers of veterinary stress (including high workloads, moral conflicts,...
Dr Dave Nicol
5 min read


3 Steps to Negotiate Successfully and Get the Right Deal
The time has come. You are about to negotiate a deal with your boss. You step into the ring, all eyes on you, ready for victory. Wait a...
Dr Dave Nicol
3 min read


Dealing with a Bad Veterinary Boss
If there is one universal truth, it’s that pretty much everyone has had a ‘bad’ boss at some stage during their career. Perhaps you had a...
Dr Dave Nicol
5 min read


Veterinary Leaders: Start Tackling Your Issues Head On
Stop burying your head in the sand! In an age of fake news, and conspiracy theories is it correct to say that we live in a post-truth...
Dr Dave Nicol
5 min read


How Do I Respond To Questions When I Don’t Know The Answer?
Recently, a veterinary practice receptionist in Ohio wanted to know what employees like her should do on those frequent occasions when a...
Dr Dave Nicol
3 min read


The Three Skills Every Veterinary Practice Manager Needs
Becoming a practice manager can be a big transition for any veterinary professional. The role requires so many soft skills (which...
Dr Dave Nicol
3 min read


5 Ways to Deal With Uncertainty as a Veterinarian
As a veterinarian, you come across cloudy, uncertain situations all the time: a set of symptoms that has multiple possible diagnoses,...
Dr Dave Nicol
4 min read

