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Q2 2022 AVMA House of Delegates Report
By Debra Nickelson AVMA House of Delegates Report April 2022 It seems there are two seasons for the AVMA House of Delegates: meetings and getting ready for meetings. In preparation for the summer meeting during the AVMA Convention, we are looking for Veterinary Information Forum (VIF) topics to discuss and possibly be formed into resolutions for policy. So…
Read MorePresident’s Letter | Q2 2022
By Timothy Smaha When I first addressed the membership late last year, I promised that the goal of our board in 2022 was to revamp the organization to be more about YOU as the member. You will see that many of these changes are in the works. I want to highlight some of those for you.…
Read MorePresident’s Letter | January/February 2022
By Timothy Smaha Pay it Forward with AAIV’s Mentor Program Happy 2022! Who would have thought that we would still be here two years later? With testing, vaccines, virtual learning, cancelled plans, masks and more, this is our new normal. Think back when you first started in industry, did you ever think that things would be…
Read MoreJan/Feb 2022 AVMA House of Delegates Update
By Debra Nickelson AVMA House of Delegates Report Winter Meeting 2022 The winter session of the AVMA House of Delegates occurred Jan. 7-8 during the Veterinary Leadership Conference in Chicago. This was a hybrid meeting in which many delegates, including Dr. Ellen Lowery, attended virtually. Dr. Pam Mitchell, representing Louisiana, and I attended in person. Resolutions…
Read MorePreparing for a Career in Industry
By Debra Nickelson, D.V.M. If you are working in clinical practice and looking for a job in industry, you may be thinking you do not have the experience companies seek for technical service, marketing, or other business positions. You would be surprised to know that the clinical and people skills that practicing veterinarians exhibit every day…
Read MoreCareer Assessment Part 1
By Debra Nickelson, D.V.M. The following is a list of elements of an ideal career complied from numerous Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine (part of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine) Career Transition Workshops and presentations. Use this list to identify what is important to you. List the top 5 that you value…
Read MoreSuggestions for your LinkedIn Profile
By Debra Nickelson, D.V.M. Piggyback on the influence of others. Find people on LinkedIn who seem to know everyone and whom everyone seems to know. Read their posts and look for opportunities to add value. Write a thoughtful comment or addition to their post. This way, lots of people will see your post because of whom…
Read MoreAdaptability in Veterinary Industry
By Debra Nickelson, D.V.M. One of the most sought after “soft skills” in the business world is adaptability. The modern workplace is ever changing, including veterinary practices, as you know. If an employee does not adapt to change, there can be serious repercussions on the individual and the business. To maintain profitability and engagement, employers are seeking…
Read MoreTechnical Job Requirements for Industry
By Debra Nickelson, D.V.M. The previous article lists job requirements that involve soft skills and how your clinical examples translate to those skills. Here are some more technical job requirements and how your education and skills would meet them. You meet more job requirements that you think, so expand your thinking and believe in yourself. Job…
Read MoreLeading to Team Satisfaction and Productivity
By Debra Nickelson, D.V.M During the Women’s Veterinary Summit at WVC, Dr. Mia Cary of Cary Consulting and (former AAIV President) led a discussion on Leadership Strategies: Leading to Team Satisfaction and Productivity. While most organizations (including AAIV) have a mission and vision to keep everyone moving towards a common goal, you can apply Personal Purpose…
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