Emily Yocom is Rumpus’s administrative assistant extraordinaire, tackling many behind-the-scenes tasks to ensure everything runs smoothly. Since Emily says she is “definitely not a writer—Sarah got the writing talent in the family,” I (virtually) sat down with her for a quick Q&A session so you can get to know this rockstar member of our team. [...]
As I write this blog post, a 10-week-old pittie puppy is curled up on my feet, snoring. I look down and smile, momentarily distracted by her adorable wrinkles, enormous feet that are far too big for her body, and the random white patches on her toes and forehead. I laugh at the way her forehead [...]
In the veterinary industry, February is not about heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and flowers—except for when the chocolates are eaten by an ornery Lab or the lilies end up in a cat’s paws. Instead, February is all about dental health. Whether you offer a dental services discount or simply use the occasion as a reminder [...]
The Rumpus core team, along with approximately 28,000 other veterinary professionals, descended on the Orange County Convention Center in sunny Orlando, Florida, for VMX 2023 from January 13 to 17. 2023 marks the conference’s 40th anniversary, and throwback 1980s-era pricing led to record attendance numbers. The crowds, lines, and packed lectures—although slightly frustrating at times—made [...]
Nearly three years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a screaming halt and left us all wondering about veterinary medicine’s future. Could we ever return to “normal” after such a life-changing event? The truth is, we haven’t, and we probably never will. But, I maintain that the many professional changes and the growth [...]
Your veterinary team members work hard, and they’ve been subjected to unprecedented stressors in recent years. Recognizing team members year-round increases job satisfaction, but the holidays are a great time to ramp up your efforts to ensure the whole team feels valued. You may think you need flashy, creative ways to honor your team, but [...]
Editor’s note: The Rumpus October blog post covered how employers could use remote workers. This November blog is written from the viewpoint of Paulette Senior and the (remote) Rumpus editorial team. I have worked at Rumpus for more than three years, always working from home (WFH), and knew from the start that our CEO was [...]
As Thanksgiving approaches, your clients have a ton on their minds as they plan 10-course feasts, dazzling table displays, and their guests’ sleeping arrangements. So, you need to gently remind them of the holiday dangers for their pets. Eye-catching infographics, witty social media posts, and thoughtful blog posts will get your point across. Here are [...]
Although they may not seem like a natural fit, remote or work-from-home (WFH) team members can be an enormous asset to the modern veterinary practice. Whether your WFH team members enjoy a hybrid work arrangement or are exclusively remote, here are seven ways to fully use their talents and ensure they remain engaged and effective [...]
Running a business, seeing clients and patients, and managing your team leaves you little time to tackle writing tasks. However, your business may be getting by on word-of-mouth referrals, but content-based marketing is essential. A thoughtful, comprehensive marketing strategy that includes social media posts, blogs, newsletters, and emails will help maintain your current clientele and [...]
