Effective consulting depends on in-depth situational knowledge, irrespective whether a private company employing body or a public body such as DAERA in the role of an authorised veterinary inspector, (AVI) or official veterinary surgeon (OVS). When leaders hire an expert to take on a challenging task, they don’t expect the person to try things out.…
I feared that once I left clinical practice, nothing would ever replace that adrenalin rush of saving a critically ill patient, the wonderment of delivering a new born coupled with the innate maternal love evident immediately, the joy and expectation on a kids face when they bring their new pet in for its vaccinations and…
I spent an enjoyable morning giving a talk followed by a Q & A at one of the UK’s consistently performing top grammar schools. In answer to would I advise someone to pursue a career as a Veterinarian did I answer truthfully that: (1) To gain entry you will have to achieve outstanding grades in…
I was busy beating myself up today having missed most of my daughters birthday, as I helped the USPCA appoint a senior veterinary surgeon, only to be told by her that by helping them was the best present ever. This only served to reinforce why I feel it is imperative that we, as an industry,…
“The goal is to turn data into information, and information into insight.” Carly Fiorina, former chief executive of Hewlett-Packard Company or HP. His time studying in San Francisco as part of his MBA highlighted the importance of big data analytics to Dr McCoubrey, both from a business viewpoint and a health perspective. This harvesting of…
The BVA reports that suicide rate among vets is nearly four times the national average – double that of doctors or dentists Levels of depression, stress and anxiety are disproportionately high among veterinary professionals. In light of this as part of his international MBA, Dr McCoubrey I worked alongside Action Mental Health , a charity…
As mentioned elsewhere by adopting “ the Costco-Model” paying industry leading re-numeration makes economic sense with the savings made on rehiring, training etc. It also helps ensure continuity of care, a major reason with client disillusionment. But most people do not enter our profession for capital gain. a simple thank you is sometimes all that…