Written by Dr Meg Kelly Time is one of the vet rehab therapist’s most precious resources. Because we have such limited time, we must focus our efforts on the tasks that produce the best results. In my quest to improve productivity, I came across the 80/20 rule, which...
Modalities for Improved Outcomes and Income in Vet Rehab
We all know that Veterinary Rehabilitation is awesome, and that it works. More often than not, we are just ourselves using our hands, with no fancy equipment or modalities. We are also completely reliant on ourselves and our hands for an income, and this can be a big...
How The Dunning-Kruger Effect Impacts Vetrehabbers
A cognitive bias stating that the less we know, the more confident we are. It gives new meaning to the saying, “A little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing.”
3 Hard Lessons That Improved My Practice Instantly
We all want a thriving vet rehab practice and the majority of us throw our heart and souls into our work. I used to think that working really hard and long hours was a prerequisite for a successful practice. “If it was easy, everyone would be doing it,” I told myself...
6 Keys to a Great Vet Rehab Website
Most of us know the importance of having a website – it gives us credibility and a presence in the marketplace, and is a way for us to share information regarding our services and products. A website should do more than just supply information to potential clients –...
Why Every Rehabilitation Patient Should See Your Camera
Your camera can play a valuable role in helping you record patient progress over time, communicate with owners and other members of the veterinary rehabilitation team, as well as educate and uplift owners and other professionals. Read on to learn how taking...
The Secret that most Successful Vet Rehab Therapists know about Client Loyalty
Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms play an essential role in our communication with clients, but these platforms change their policies and algorithms almost weekly. With them, we can never be 100% sure that our promotions, news and achievements are...
One Missed Appointment is Actually Two Missed Appointments
The first missed appointment is the one the client actually misses, and the second is the one that they then re-schedule, thus taking away an appointment that another, possibly new, client could have had. Missed appointments can have a serious impact on your practice....
9 Time Management Tips and Tricks
If you are anything like me, you have a list of things to do and that list never seems to shorten; one never reaches the end of that to-do list! I try hard not to procrastinate, but I must admit I make excuses to myself as to why certain tasks cannot get done right...
The Background Work that Sets Us Free
The air is cool and quiet. The only sounds are the birds singing and Mimzy, curled next to me, taking her morning bath. I’ve slept eight hours and should feel rested and ready for an energising spring hike, but instead I feel anxious and sad. I’ve learned not to be hard on myself when I don’t feel the way I think I should. Instead, I let Anxious and Sad get out of bed with me.