Being a good writer involves several key elements, such as expressing ideas in creative and original ways, tailoring your writing style and tone to your intended audience, and possessing a strong vocabulary so that you choose the right words to convey precise meanings. Avoiding writing and grammar mistakes is also important to ensure clear communication [...]

As a professional veterinary writing company, we use AI quite a bit. Our team regularly uses large language models to brainstorm ideas, generate outlines, compile lists, and get past the “blank page” hump. There’s no doubt that AI can make the writing process more efficient.  There’s an ongoing debate about whether, and to what extent, [...]

In order to effectively communicate their ideas in the most elegant and effective way possible, eager new writers frequently utilize a surplus of words, often including a multitude of adjectives, unnecessary clauses, and elaborate phrases to convey their all-important message.  See what we did there? Whether you’re a professional writer on the Rumpus team or [...]

In the rapidly evolving technology sector, large language models (LLMs) have emerged as powerful AI tools for various businesses, including veterinary practices. LLMs can assist veterinary businesses in numerous ways, from enhancing client communication and education to streamlining administrative tasks. Still, the technology is far from perfect, and selecting the LLM that best fits your [...]

Since entering the veterinary field in 2009, my co-workers and I have joked, even as adults, “I wonder what we’re gonna be when we grow up.” We got into this industry because animals are our passion, and it’s truly rewarding work. However, the unfortunate side effects—the low pay, long hours, and burnout—are anything but rewarding. [...]

I’ve wanted to be a writer for as long as I can remember. Ever since I learned there was a job writing fantastical stories for a living, my heart has been set on writing. I’ve taken horseback riding lessons since I was 5 years old, and I’ve also always known my future would involve animals. [...]

Veterinary hospitals play a crucial role in educating pet owners about the dangers pets may face. Holiday hazards, heat, and cold are common topics, but what about lesser-known dangers? A pet’s curious nature makes them uniquely vulnerable to freak household accidents. Some accidents are genuinely impossible to predict or prevent, but knowing about unlikely risks [...]

Effective writing is key to clear communication, which is especially vital in the veterinary realm, where misconstrued information can have disastrous consequences. As industry writers, the Rumpus Writing and Editing team has an eagle eye for noticing grammatical errors in our daily lives and, sometimes, regretfully, in our own work. Fortunately, our expert editing team [...]

To celebrate the unique bond people and pets share, the AVMA sponsors National Pet Week during the first full week of May each year. Between May 5 and 11, 2024, consider the daily Pet Week themes as a starting point to identify opportunities for client education and strengthening the veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Inspired by these Pet [...]

Most veterinary practices are focused on the medical aspect of business and supporting their current clients, patients, and staff. Marketing is often an afterthought and something most practice owners and managers struggle to do well. Rumpus Writing and Editing exists to help veterinary practices and industry professionals create quality written content for websites, blogs, marketing [...]