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As humans, team members, and veterinary professionals we all inherently seek a connection to the work that we do. We hope for work that...
Josh Vaisman
- Feb 12
- 6 min
A Leadership Practice to Reduce Veterinary Turnover
I was the managing partner and hospital director at my last veterinary hospital. My office was attached to the lobby so I could be...
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Josh Vaisman
- Dec 11, 2023
- 4 min
The 4 Most Important Behaviors for All Veterinary Leaders
“Make the bleeding stop.” No, this was not a client pleading with a vet to help their injured dog. This was what a practice manager once...
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Josh Vaisman
- Nov 13, 2023
- 4 min
Veterinary Leadership is a Little Like a Beehive
“I pay them to do a job. They should do it.” I’m shocked by how many veterinary leaders subscribe to this belief. As if their team...
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Andi Davison LVT
- Oct 9, 2023
- 3 min
Ignite An Environment Of Learning
Your hospital has just hired a new technician. Everyone is thrilled to welcome them to the team. During the interview, they mentioned a...
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Andi Davison LVT
- Sep 8, 2023
- 2 min
A Positive Chain Reaction: An AAEP LEAD Reflection
As we taxied down the runway and took off over the bluegrass, I grinned and gazed down upon the iconic farms of Lexington Kentucky. I was...
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Andi Davison LVT
- Jan 27, 2023
- 3 min
A Worthy Investment
In addition to identifying as an optimistic and outgoing veterinary professional, I also identify as a horse girl…an unapologetic horse...
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Andi Davison LVT
- Jan 10, 2023
- 3 min
Curiosity Leads to Connection
“The communication at my hospital is lacking.” “I don’t feel heard or included.” “I wish I had more of a connection at work!” We hear a...
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Josh Vaisman
- Dec 20, 2022
- 3 min
The Beautiful Burden of Leadership
Let’s be honest. Working in the veterinary profession is damn hard. Being an advocate for the voiceless comes with special challenges. ...
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Andi Davison LVT
- Nov 30, 2022
- 3 min
Gratitude; More Than Just a Thanksgiving Tradition
I’m sure many of you will be able to relate to this tradition...You know, the Thanksgiving “thankful for” tradition, where the feast...
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Josh Vaisman
- Nov 29, 2022
- 3 min
The Science of Measuring Veterinary Leadership
Leadership matters. What a profound statement, huh? I know, I know. I’m not saying anything particularly surprising. We all know...
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Andi Davison LVT
- Nov 1, 2022
- 4 min
Don't Worry...
PLEASE tell me that some of you remember the adorable song from the late 80’s “Don’t Worry Be Happy”. I remember 10-year-old me dancing...
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Andi Davison LVT
- Sep 30, 2022
- 3 min
A Second Helping of Savoring (Part 2)
Savoring…Those small daily moments that focus on the positive emotions created by a good experience. Savoring…the quick and conscious...
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Josh Vaisman
- Sep 12, 2022
- 5 min
It’s Time Vet Med Gets Loud About “Quiet Quitting”
By now I’m sure most of you have heard the phrase, “Quiet Quitting”. If you aren’t familiar, it describes an employee's intentional...
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Andi Davison LVT
- Aug 29, 2022
- 3 min
A Shout Out for Savoring
Savoring. A light and buttery croissant that is crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside and filled with the most delectable chocolate...
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Josh Vaisman
- Aug 8, 2022
- 5 min
Open Your Eyes, Veterinary Leaders
More often than not, I find veterinary leaders are like horses with blinders on; clueless to the environment around them, only able to...
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Andi Davison LVT
- Aug 1, 2022
- 3 min
Rockstar Time
Shift done!! Phew. Between the three emergencies, 24 patients and a fluid pump that just wouldn’t cooperate it was a doozy. Walking to my...
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Andi Davison LVT
- Jul 15, 2022
- 4 min
'A Snake Named Emily Spinach'
I recently came upon a Facebook post that talked about the ‘antics’ of President Theodore Roosevelt’s daughter, Alice. It painted a...
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Josh Vaisman
- Jun 6, 2022
- 1 min
Veterinary Workplace Leadership & Culture Study
We're on a mission to help veterinary leaders cultivate the kind of hospital environments people WANT to be a part of.
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Josh Vaisman
- Apr 11, 2022
- 3 min
Combat Burnout Together: A Vitality Tool for Veterinary Teams
Flourish recently published the results of an extensive survey we ran on the experience of work satisfaction, stress management, and...
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