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February 8, 2022

Adorable Patients Everyday

The adorable patients that our team members take care of every day really make us stop and say “aww”. They each have their own personalities and our staff understands how to make them all feel comfortable.

February 5, 2022

Daisy Mountain Veterinary Hospital: Giving Back to their Local Rescues

Daisy Mountain Veterinary Hospital goes above and beyond to serve their community and was recently names veterinary hospital of the year!

February 4, 2022

Celebrating VetCor Anniversaries

Congratulations to the VetCor family members who have reached their 5, 10, 15, and 20 year anniversaries with VetCor!

January 25, 2022

Amazing Staff and Their Pets

It is all about our staff in this blog post. Check out their adorable pets and a few team members that have some major celebrating to do!

January 24, 2022

Enhancing Vet Med Student’s Experience

Investment in the next generation of DVM’s is more important than ever before. See how VetCor’s veterinarians have been contributing to the learning experience of veterinary students.

January 20, 2022

Thankful Thursday: Kicking off 2022 with Gratitude

Keeping Thankful Thursday going strong in the new year. Read about how amazing the VetCor network is.

January 18, 2022

Celebrating VetCor Employee Anniversaries

Let's hear it for the following employees who are celebrating their five and ten-year anniversaries at VetCor.

January 12, 2022

Patients in Action

It’s not just clients that kick off the new year with new exercise goals, apparently, our patients are also getting their exercise and looking good doing it.

January 10, 2022

Veterinarian for a Day at South Bay Veterinary Hospital

South Bay Veterinary Hospital inspires local elementary school children through their veterinarian for a day program.

December 30, 2021

Doubling Down on Patient Cuteness

In pairs or on their own our patients steal the show.

December 23, 2021

Congratulations to Our 23 Newly Credentialed Vet Techs!

Meet the VetCor team members who recently passed the National Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and became credentialed veterinary technicians. 

December 17, 2021

Celebrating International Day of Vet Med

We couldn’t celebrate International Day of Veterinary Medicine without including some amazing patients too!

December 16, 2021

Thankful Thursday: Appreciation Unparalleled

December is bringing out all of the positive vibes!

December 3, 2021

Support Comes in Many Forms

Rolling into the holiday season with some great stories from our practices. From Georgia to Montana, read on to see what these practices have been up to.

November 29, 2021

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Update

The DEI group reports back on the Brave Space Certificate Program and puts together a student panel event covering diversity in vet med.

November 22, 2021

Recognizing Employee Milestones

Let's hear it for the following employees who are celebrating their five, 10, and 20-year anniversaries at VetCor.

November 18, 2021

Thankful Thursday: Showing Up for Each Other

So many employees have taken the time to share how much they appreciate each other, read on to find out what makes us special.

November 17, 2021

Team Building and Adorable Patients

Our teams work hard together but also have fun together!

November 15, 2021

A Touching Tale from Shelton Veterinary Clinic of Bunnell

Veterinary receptionist, Taylor Cousin, tells us the touching tale of how her team at Shelton Veterinary Clinic of Bunnell helped nurse her rescue puppy, Snoopy, back to health.

November 4, 2021

Halloween Fun at Our Practices

Spooky season may be over, but we can’t get enough of the creative costumes!

October 28, 2021

Animal Health Care Clinic Uses Learning Opportunities to Help Techs Grow

Hospital Manager Heather Fripp from Animal Health Care Clinic explains how the many learning opportunities available at their practice allow their techs to grow professionally.

October 26, 2021

TechLife Celebrates National Vet Tech Week

VetCor's TechLife Group celebrates National Vet Tech Week!

October 22, 2021

Sharing the Tech Love

Check out some of the many amazing appreciation posts from our practices this week in honor of National Veterinary Technician Week.

October 21, 2021

Thankful Thursday: Lifting Each Other Up

Each month we publish the amazing notes of appreciation that lift up teams and colleagues. October is no different! 

October 20, 2021

Daniel-Randall Veterinary Clinic Makes the Most of their Techs

We are taking a look at how the team at Daniel-Randall Veterinary Clinic values their vet techs every day by fully utilizing their skills and knowledge and by doing so, allows their team to operate as a cohesive unit to provide quality care.

October 14, 2021

Achieving High Job Satisfaction Among Techs at Dunham Animal Hospital

Hospital Manager Kim Wilson from Dunham Animal Hospital walks us through how they take advantage of the vast skills of their technicians and how that leads to a high job satisfaction rate.

October 8, 2021

Hugs for our Smaller Patients (and Clinic Cats!)

Check out the small in size but big on personality patients and clinic cats in this week’s blog.

October 6, 2021

Norton Animal Hospital Recognizes Techs for All They Do

The extensive skill sets that techs bring to the table are truly valuable and important to utilize, especially during challenging times and staffing transitions.

September 27, 2021

Preparedness in Action: What Happened When Wildfires Hit Agoura Hills

September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. We caught up with Jess Safani-Franko, Hospital Manager in Agoura Hills, to hear about her preparedness plan when wildfires broke out in her area. 

September 23, 2021

Thankful Thursday: Showing Your Support

September comes with a lot of transitions. We love seeing all the support from the VetCor family as we navigate into a new season.  

September 22, 2021

Big Hearts and Big Events

Practices often celebrate both work milestones and personal ones. Check out how these practices show their heart as they attend, host, and celebrate events with their staff.

September 20, 2021

Congratulations to Our Newly Credentialed Vet Techs

Join us in congratulating the 22 VetCor team members who recently became credentialed veterinary technicians.

September 10, 2021

Collaborating With Patient’s Families

We would like to take the time to recognize the collaborations our teams forge with their patient’s families.

August 31, 2021

VetCor Team Members Go Back to School

We are so proud of the 116 VetCor team members who are returning to veterinary school in the hopes of attaining their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. 

August 27, 2021

Happy Faces Across Our Practices

We see smiles from our staff and patients on a daily basis. Check out some of these adorable mugs.

 

August 26, 2021

Thankful Thursday: Summer Love

As the summer draws to a close, we have the VetCor Family love to keep us warm.

August 12, 2021

Celebrating National Mutt Day

No matter what the breed, our mutts warm the hearts of everyone that is lucky enough to give them a home.

July 30, 2021

Helping Team Members & Patients Grow

Growth comes in all shapes and sizes. Check out the furry friends who have joined us and some team members who are moving on to their next chapter.

July 16, 2021

Meet Some of Our Four-Legged Friends

There’s no such thing as too many puppy pictures - get to know some of our practice teams’ adorable four-legged patients this week. 

July 15, 2021

Thankful Thursday: Gratitude All Around

We asked our practice teams to shout out an amazing coworker, employee, or work friend and we found no shortage of kind words.

July 12, 2021

Ralph's Second Chance

When Dr. Bruno showed up for work to find a dog abandoned at her hospital, she took it upon herself to rehabilitate him and help him find a forever home.

July 7, 2021

Recognizing Employee Milestones

Let's hear it for the following employees who are celebrating their five, 10, and 15-year anniversaries at VetCor.

July 2, 2021

Caring for Everything from Puppies to Piglets

Our practice teams are providing care for adorable patients ranging from puppies to piglets.

June 22, 2021

Welcome & Congrats to Our New Team Members

Please join us in welcoming our new team members and congratulating those who were recently promoted.

June 18, 2021

Puppy Dog Eyes & Summer Vibes

We’re heading into the summer with some sweet stories from our practice teams.

June 17, 2021

Thankful Thursday: Dog Days of Summer

We asked our practice teams to shout out an amazing coworker, employee, or work friend and we found no shortage of kind words.

June 10, 2021

8 New Peer Advisors Appointed to VetCor's VetLife Program

We're pleased to share that eight new peer advisors have been appointed to our VetLife program this year.

June 4, 2021

Inspiring Us Every Day

We don’t have to search hard to find inspirational stories from our practices.

May 26, 2021

Thinking About Taking the VTNE? You've Got This

If you've been on the fence about taking the VTNE, we're here to tell you that you can do it - and we've got a few resources that might come in handy.

May 21, 2021

Cute & Compassionate Scenes from Our Practices

There’s no shortage of heartwarming stories from the field, so join us in catching up with our practice teams.

May 20, 2021

Thankful Thursday: In It Together

We asked our practice teams to shout out an amazing coworker, employee, or work friend and we found no shortage of kind words.

May 17, 2021

Congratulations to the 17 Team Members Who Recently Became Credentialed Vet Techs

Join us in congratulating the 17 VetCor team members who recently became credentialed veterinary technicians.

May 6, 2021

Adorable Patients Supported by Amazing Teams

There’s cuteness abound at our practices right now - see who came to visit some of our practices over the last couple of weeks.

May 3, 2021

So You Want to Go Green at Your Practice? Here's How!

Going green doesn't have to be difficult or costly. Here are some tips you can use to make small but effective changes at the practice level.

April 28, 2021

How It Pays Off to Be Part of a Network When It Matters Most

On paper, there are plenty of draws to being part of a veterinary network, but Massillon Animal Hospital got a firsthand experience when their building flooded.

April 26, 2021

21 Members of the VetCor Family Are Heading to Vet School This Fall

It's that time of year again! Let's congratulate the 21 VetCor family members who will be starting their DVM (and VMD) journeys this fall.

April 23, 2021

Recognizing Our Front Desk Staff

In honor of Veterinary Receptionist Week, we’re highlighting some amazing front desk staff and plenty of sweet pups, old and young.

April 22, 2021

Celebrate Earth Day By Committing to Change

This Earth Day, commit to making your practice more eco-friendly by following some of Jennifer Weitzel's tips for going green.

April 15, 2021

Thankful Thursday: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

We asked our practice teams to shout out an amazing coworker, employee, or work friend and we found no shortage of kind words.

April 8, 2021

Honoring Our Practice Teams & Their Patients

Our practice teams have been celebrating all kinds of fun milestones and awards lately. See what they’ve been up to here.

March 27, 2021

Recognizing Employee Milestones

Let's hear it for the following employees who are celebrating their five, 10, 15, and 20-year anniversaries at VetCor.

March 25, 2021

Celebrating Spring & National Puppy Day

You know we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to showcase some tiny fluffs here on our blog.

March 24, 2021

Catching Up with Missy Iverson at Ross University

Missy Iverson, a former vet tech at Falmouth Animal Hospital, answers some questions about her vet school experience at Ross University.

March 18, 2021

Thankful Thursday: Lucky to Have Each Other

We asked our practice teams to shout out an amazing coworker, employee, or work friend and we found no shortage of kind words.

March 12, 2021

Creating Special Bonds with Our Patients

The human-animal bond is truly incredible - as is the bond that forms between a pet and their veterinary team.

March 8, 2021

Emotional Wellbeing Tips to Help Your Practice Thrive

Learn about how VetCor's hospital managers foster emotional wellbeing at the practice level.

February 24, 2021

Dr. Becky Salinger on Being A Female Veterinarian & Practice Owner

Dr. Becky Salinger is one of over 100 female former practice owners within the VetCor network. Read about what that means to her.

February 24, 2021

Seeing New Faces at Our Practices

We’ve been seeing so many new faces at our practices lately and, every time we do, we can’t wait to share the joy they bring.

February 18, 2021

Thankful Thursday: Spreading the Love

We asked our practice teams to shout out an amazing coworker, employee, or work friend and we found no shortage of kind words.

February 15, 2021

Congratulations to the 34 Team Members Who Recently Became Credentialed Vet Techs

Join us in congratulating the 34 VetCor team members who recently became credentialed veterinary technicians.

February 12, 2021

The TechLife Team Talks Pet Dental Health

In honor of National Pet Dental Health Month, our TechLife team is sharing some fun facts about pet dental health and veterinary dentistry.

February 10, 2021

Meet Some Small But Mighty Puppy Patients

As they say, great things come in small packages. Over the past few weeks, our practices have seen some tiny puppies that managed to give out some pretty big cuddles.

February 2, 2021

Congratulations to Our Wellbeing Rewards Program Winners

Last year, a whopping 1,384 people participated in our wellbeing initiatives and 623 of them earned rewards bonuses for it. Congratulations!

February 1, 2021

Learn More About Our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Team

Get to know the team making sure life is better for everyone at VetCor via the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

January 28, 2021

How a Cavalier Named Martha Mae Found Her Perfect Match

After being surrendered, Martha Mae found her forever home and received a new lease on life - all thanks to a Slack group and a few wonderful VetCor employees.

January 27, 2021

Going Above & Beyond Is Business As Usual

As cliche as it may sound, we see our teams go above and beyond for their patients, their clients, and each other every day.

January 22, 2021

Calling All Techs: Remember to Use Your Continuing Education Credits

It's a new year and there's no better time than now to remind you to take advantage of your continuing education credits whether in person or online. 

January 21, 2021

Thankful Thursday: The New Year's Edition

We asked our practice teams to shout out an amazing coworker, employee, or work friend and we found no shortage of kind words.

January 18, 2021

Welcome & Congrats to Our New Team Members

Please join us in welcoming our new team members and congratulating those who were recently promoted.

January 14, 2021

Smiles for the New Year

Our practice teams were lucky to be on the receiving end of some bright smiles at the beginning of the year.

December 29, 2020

That's a Wrap: Closing Out 2020

As 2020 comes to a close, let's reflect on everything we’ve accomplished and overcome this year.

December 23, 2020

Looking Back in Appreciation

Looking back at a year of challenges, innovations, and teamwork.

December 22, 2020

Ending the Year with Hearts Full of Gratitude

Christmas is around the corner, but our practice teams are still serving their patients and clients with both smiles and gracious hearts.  

December 18, 2020

How We Made Life Better in 2020

This year has been a wild one, but that hasn't stopped us from showing our teams how much we care about them by trying to make life better here.

December 8, 2020

Staying Safe While Pouring Our Hearts Into Our Patients

Our practice teams are getting close (while staying safe) during the pandemic. 

December 7, 2020

Thank You to Our Practice Teams

The VetCor TechLife team says "thank you" to our practice teams as this long, strange year finally comes to a close. 

November 26, 2020

Giving Thanks & Showing Gratitude

Our practice teams and their patients are getting into the spirit of Thanksgiving.

November 23, 2020

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at VetCor

Our Chief People Officer, Al Polizzi, provides an update on diversity, equity, and inclusion at VetCor.

November 11, 2020

Facing Challenges Together

No matter how big or small, there’s no such challenge our teams can’t overcome.

October 28, 2020

Practices Full of Personality

We’re proud of our practices’ unique personalities and the ways they manage to keep things interesting.

October 22, 2020

Thanks for Helping Us Make National Vet Tech Week a Success

Cheers to another successful National Vet Tech Week! Here's a quick recap of how we celebrated and what we learned. 

October 20, 2020

TechLife Takes on National Vet Tech Week

Our practices weren't the only ones celebrating National Vet Tech Week this year. Learn about how our TechLife group joined in on the fun.

October 14, 2020

Vet Techs Really Do Make the World Go ‘Round

We’re celebrating National Vet Tech Week by showcasing a few of our extraordinary veterinary technicians on the VetCor blog.

October 8, 2020

10 Ways Our Vet Techs Make Life Better

Let's give a special shout to all of our veterinary technicians for making life better for our practices, their clients, and their patients.

October 2, 2020

Seasons Change; Our Passion for Pets Doesn’t

We’re celebrating the transition to fall with some stories that are sure to warm your heart.

October 1, 2020

Celebrating National Vet Tech Week

Every October, we recognize our veterinary technicians during National Vet Tech Week. Here are some ideas for celebrating at your practice. 

September 30, 2020

Getting Creative with Client Communications

When the pandemic began, communicating new protocols was difficult for our practices. Now they communicate with both ease and creativity.

September 29, 2020

COVID, Change, & Improved Communication

COVID has given our teams the unique opportunity to expand their skills and grow as professionals through solving problems and implementing new processes.

September 24, 2020

Our TechLife Program Is Taking Off

The VetCor TechLife group recently hosted their first two virtual meet and greet events and we're happy to report they went wonderfully.

September 15, 2020

Appreciating What’s Important

It’s confirmed - puppy smiles make the world go 'round.