Veterinary Practice Tips
Mar 3 2021Could your hospital use some relief?
Not everybody is familiar with what relief is or how it can support their hospital staffing. In fact, in the past relief was often considered a 'four-letter word' in the veterinary industry. Roo believes that relief is vital to the community both for employee wellbeing and the clinic's ...
Feb 22 2021February 22nd is #NationalWildlifeDay - Do you treat wildlife?
February 22nd is the late Steve Irwin's birthday, and so #NationalWidlifeDay (originally September 4th) was expanded to include today as a way to honor his legacy. How does this relate to you in the veterinary field? Well, every state has different laws regarding who can medically treat what ...
Feb 4 2021Are You Still Scruffing Cats?
Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying that scruffing can be a divisive topic in the veterinary community. There are many understandable reasons why veterinarians and technicians have relied on it in the past, but research shows that it isn’t the best practice we can ...
Dec 14 2020Overcoming Pandemic Burnout in Your Veterinary Clinic
We’re nine months into one of the most difficult times any of us have experienced to date. In the veterinary industry, we’ve been fortunate that our essential work has gone on, mostly uninterrupted. But work isn’t the only thing in peoples’ lives, and just because they’re coming to ...
Nov 23 2020Vet Relief Staffing around The Holidays: How to Scale and What to Expect.
It’s that time of year again where things start to look festive, people start to gather, and the highways, airports, and train stations are swamped with holiday travelers... ok hopefully this year might look a bit different. COVID-19 will likely have families and pets staying home for the ...
Nov 13 2020Virtual Vet Visits: The 4 Cs of Success
There are many reasons to embrace telemedicine in the veterinary sphere. For one, it's the safest way veterinary practitioners are able to currently interact with clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. But it also represents a subtle shift for the industry as a whole, towards embracing technology and meeting ...
Nov 9 2020Telehealth in the Veterinary World
Telehealth feels like a new phenomenon because it’s been thrust into the forefront of veterinary practice during COVID-19, but in actuality it has been going on as long as the telephone has existed. Have you ever called a pet parent for follow-up after a surgery? Spoken with a ...
Oct 14 2020October 14 is Pet Obesity Awareness Day
Social media has its advantages - connecting people in an age of seeming disconnect. However one thing it HASN'T been good for is pets' waistlines. The popularity of "chonky" pets online has been soaring, much to the annoyance of veterinary professionals everywhere. For the uninitiated, chonky is just ...
Sept 15 2020How to Attract Vet Talent: Hiring Quality Veterinarians and Vet Techs
We recently reached out to three Houston-area veterinary hospitals that currently book relief shifts through Roo. Every clinic model has different needs, but the general consensus is that team culture is a huge part of a hospital’s success, both with their clients and with attracting high-quality veterinary talent. ...
Sept 10 2020Roo Core Vets: Transitioning to Full-Time Veterinary Relief with Roo
Vet schools make sure to teach future veterinarians all about securing a solid contract and getting a steady job right after graduation. But what happens when that first veterinary job isn't what you thought it would be? Enter Roo! For those who need a change of pace, full-time ...
Aug 5 2020Veterinary Job Search Tips
When it comes to landing your dream job within the veterinary profession, there are a few important steps that can help make this happen. They say looking for a job is a job in itself, so be prepared to do some heavy lifting to secure your next career ...
Jul 27 2020What To Consider Before Buying a Veterinary Practice
Becoming a veterinarian offers a wide variety of career options. You can be an associate veterinarian at someone else’s hospital, which has the benefit of practicing medicine in one location without worrying about the business side of running a clinic. You can stick with academia and become a ...
Jul 9 2020How Much Does a Veterinarian Make?
Did you want to be a veterinarian when you were little? You probably played animal doctor with your toys, maybe your favorite stuffed animals even had permanent splints on a leg or two. You likely got a summer job as a kennel attendant at your local veterinary clinic, ...
Jun 24 2020Why settle for ordinary? Be an EXTRAORDINARY vet tech.
Anyone who has ever worked in an animal health setting knows that there's a wide range of caliber when it comes to veterinary technicians. Anyone can learn the SKILLS required, but there are some qualities that help set some techs above the rest. At Roo, we take quality ...
Jun 22 2020RooLive Webinar: The Client Connection
How well you're able to discuss diagnosis and treatment with your clients can mean the difference between a pet suffering or having a long, healthy life. It can also mean the difference between a one-off customer and a forever client. The way we approach and interact with the ...
Mar 2 2020Don't let stress keep you from flourishing
A little bit of stress is good... evolutionarily, it's part of our survival. The most vigilant of our ancestors were able to pass on their attentive genes. But once stress crosses the threshold from beneficial to harmful, it becomes very important to address it. [Learn more about The ...
Feb 10 2020Cleanliness is Next to Godliness
It doesn't matter if you're a vet, a vet tech, a vet assistant or a part time clinic employee... everyone should know how to properly clean and sanitize a kennel. The possibility of disease or infection transmission goes way up as attention to detail goes down. This VETgirl ...
Jan 22 2020Be a Veterinary Chameleon
Being a relief vet is challenging- new digs each day, new peeps to work with, unfamiliar clients and pets. How do you cope with the day-to-day challenges of always being the "new guy"? How do you fit in and represent that hospital well, while maintaining your best care ...
Jan 7 2020A Balance of Power
"While the “Googler” mentality might seem counterintuitive, pet owners want to be part of the conversation in the clinic. They want to be an active participant in the care of their pets. And when they are empowered to be a collaborative participant in pet care, they become your ...
Nov 14 2019Do you use Fear Free handling in your practice?
Turns out maybe you should if you don't already... apparently implementing Fear Free techniques increases clinic visits and improves a hospital's bottom line. It's one of those industry buzzwords that actually has some great data and research behind it. Essentially, the goal is to ease up on restraint ...
Oct 29 2019Don't Forget Pets on Halloween
Pet parents want to involve their beloved fur babies in their Halloween festivities, but veterinary professionals know that's not always the best or safest idea. Between the dangers of candy and the discomfort or potential choking hazards of Halloween costumes, there's a lot to be spooked by. [Here ...
Oct 21 2019Need to brush up on your suture patterns?
Whether you're just getting started as a veterinary surgeon or you've been practicing for decades but haven't done surgery in a hot minute, it's worth taking a look at this article from I Love Veterinary. It has simple, clear graphics to help you review. It's never a bad ...
Oct 4 2019Brush up on Behavior
Veterinarians are often the first point of contact for a pet parent who is experiencing behavior trouble in the home. Arm yourself with knowledge so you can provide your clients with valuable feedback before possibly referring them to a qualified behaviorist. If you have compassionate clients who have ...
Sept 16 2019What do you know about ticks?
These nasty critters do more than just gross pet owners out. They are huge disease vectors and can be just about impossible to spot under thick fur. No matter where you live, you'll eventually deal with ticks. This great article from DVM360.com has useful (yucky) factoids you can ...
Jul 16 2019Survive the Summer
There Ain't No Cure for the Summertime Blues. Or is there? Summer can mean getting slammed if people are busy getting new pets, or being bored and slow if they're all on vacation. Read some tips for staying sane during the seemingly interminable summer months from [Dr. Andy ...