5 Tips To Bring Out The Innovator In You
by Dr. Brandon Thornberry, DVM I have a strong feeling that when someone wants to share advice with you, they are really just asking for an opportunity to share some hard-earned wisdom with a previous version of themselves. So here I am. Writing to an earlier version of myself, who as a student in veterinary school, wanted to learn how to build his own creativity in pursuit of becoming an innovator for the benefit of both people and animals. Can…
A Newbie's Reaction to Her First Uncharted Conference
by Dr. Maureen Noftsinger, DVM I have to admit that I didn’t know much about Andy Roark or anyone else in the Uncharted community before being added to the Facebook page. I received an email about the conference and it appealed to me. I am in that stage of my life where I am trying to do things differently by embracing change and acknowledging that I needed to grow both personally and professionally. I have been on a personal development…
Do You Feel Lost in Your Vet Med Career?
Feeling lost in your career in veterinary medicine? Check out this video to find guidance.
Using Video to Help Pets, Spread Info & Reignite Your Passion for Vet Med
Want to integrate video marketing at your veterinary practice? Dr. Andy Roark discusses tips with veterinary video maven, Dr. Cody Creelman.
Take Charge of Your Career Like a Boss
Contributed by: Carol Hurst, LVT, CVPM, CVJ Let me paint a picture for you: You’ve been in your current position for six to nine years. It may be your second professional position. It may be your first. You wouldn’t describe yourself as happy, merely content. You’ve settled into this position like a well-worn glove. Any lofty goals you had for yourself when you started on this journey were buried in reality, compassion fatigue, and the truth of what the day-to-day routine…
How To Bust Pet Dental Health Myths with Clients
What crazy pet dental health myths have you heard? Drs. Roark & Hansen are here to bust 'em. (Notes available below the video). Click here to get the notes!
A How-To Guide on Promoting Yourself
Contributed by: Carol Hurst, LVT, CVPM, CVJ Arrogant is defined as having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities. To brag is the act of talking boastfully, and to boast is to show excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one’s achievements, possessions or abilities. If these are the words that come to mind when you even think of talking about something you accomplished or offering your expertise in a certain area, you need to pull up a…
Are We About to See The Death of the Annual Vet Exam?
Contributed by: Mark Olcott, DVM, MBA Veterinary practices historically have been overwhelmingly reliant on the revenue from annual wellness exams to keep their doors open. Not just the primary revenue from the visit itself, but the dentals and procedures and lab work that arise from that visit. I’m increasingly of the opinion that this fairly predictable revenue stream is slowly but surely going away. Why? As with every trend, there are many factors. Some are larger than others, but in…
How This Vet Conference Became a Family (…Before the Event Happened)
“We don't attract cynical people.” This clear statement from Dr. Andy Roark describes how Uncharted Veterinary Conference has become one of the most positive communities in veterinary medicine. Listen below as Dr. Roark & Brandon Breshears (Veterinary Marketing Podcast) discuss how UVC was born.
Why Do I Have To Praise People For Doing Their Job?
Contributed by: Andy Roark, DVM MS I was talking about motivating veterinary support staff at a conference a few years ago when a man in the audience raised his hand. When I called on him, he said, “I have staff who’ve been around for years. Why do I have to keep thanking and praising them for doing the job I’m paying them for?” It’s important to note up front that he was not talking about people who are failing to…
What If Rey from Star Wars Was a Veterinary Practice Manager?
Ever wish you had The Force to help you run your veterinary business? Carol Hurst (Blue Flame Veterinary Consulting) created a quick video to show you what it would be like if you did. Want to meet other innovative veterinary business rock stars like Carol? Join the Uncharted community by registering for either one of our 2018 events (Uncharted 2018, Uncharted: Get Sh*t Done) or UVC Online.