For the past few months, our Rumpus Writing and Editing team’s motto has been “Write. Edit. Run. Repeat.” We had been training for the second annual Relief Rover 5K, an event organized by Dr. Cindy Trice, Relief Rover’s founder and CEO, and our own Rumpus writer and veterinarian Dr. Juli Goldstein. Founded in 2017, Relief [...]
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated with words. I was 8 years old when my father took me and my siblings to the library and turned us loose in the children’s section to explore the books and pick out what we wanted to read. My father was a voracious reader throughout [...]
One of the many benefits of being a remote Rumpus team member is the freedom I have to choose where I write. When I first joined the team, I was traveling around Colorado in a custom-built van, and I enjoyed writing amongst the state’s beautiful wilderness—talk about inspiration! Near the end of last year, I [...]
Summer presents seemingly endless opportunities for pet owner education. Spring and summer are known as the “veterinary busy season,” for good reason. Not only do owners have more flexible schedules, pets have more opportunities to get into mischief, and often find themselves needing veterinary care. Educating pet owners about common summer hazards, health risks, and [...]
Summer will be upon us before you know it, and structured schedules will go out the window, along with homework and sports calendars. Some on-the-ball clients take advantage of extra time during the summer to schedule their pet’s annual wellness visit. But, between fun outings, vacations, and summer guests, others may unintentionally let their pet’s [...]
Life has a funny way of leading you to exactly where you’re supposed to be. My mother once gave me a card that read, “You are on the right path, because you are on your path.” This message stuck with me over the years, prompting me to forge my own unique path and find fulfillment [...]
While you may not think you need a flashy website, a well-designed, well-worded, up-to-date website can have a huge impact on potential veterinary job candidates. And, everything you publish on your site—blog posts, client testimonials, available positions—must be presented correctly, or you will leave job seekers with a poor impression. Learn how the right words [...]
People mistakenly believe the veterinary field is all puppy kisses and kitten cuddles, but once they join the industry, they discover the majority of their work directly relates to people. As such, a lot of talking takes place every day between veterinary professionals and clients, which can be a drag on practice efficiency. Plus, repeating [...]
My love for animals and writing both started from an early age. I grew up surrounded by four dogs and two cats, and except during my college dorm days, there’s never been a time in my life where I haven’t had a pet—and that’s not counting the long list of animals I have fostered over [...]
As a busy veterinary practice owner or manager, you have more on your mind than boosting website traffic. However, a solid website that draws in clients, and encourages them to take action, does part of your job for you. You want to convince potential clients to visit your website and click on “Book Now.” But, [...]
