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Bites and Scratches: What Can We Learn from Our Workers’ Compensation Injuries?

Animal bites and scratches are the number one cause of injuries experienced in veterinary practices.

Five Common Controlled Substance Questions

California veterinarians and practice managers frequently inquire about controlled substance (scheduled drug) rules and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) laws.

Your Veterinary Premises Has Water Damage: How Would You Respond?

← Back to all posts Your Veterinary Premises Has Water Damage: How Would You Respond? By Adam DeCarolis, PharmD Life Science Risk Control Consulting Director; John Mizurak, RRE, CRIS, Small Business Risk Control Consulting Director; Bret Martin, PE, CSP, CFPS, CHFM, CHE, CLSS-HC, Assistant Vice President, Property Risk Control, CNA Insurance This article was originally… Continue reading Your Veterinary Premises Has Water Damage: How Would You Respond?

Deconstructing DEI for Meaningful Change

While it is true that the United States is becoming increasingly diverse, it is important to note that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices do not evolve organically within any population shift.

Unique Insights from an Otology Veterinarian

In search of answers, I started looking into human medicine, and that’s where my real journey with veterinary otology began.

Preventing Employee Slips, Trips, and Falls in Your Veterinary Practice

As you navigate the hustle and bustle of your veterinary practice, it’s crucial to address a sometimes silent but significant threat to your daily operations: slips, trips, and falls.

Client Drug Consultation Requirement for Veterinarians

California Business and Professions Code section 4829.5 requires that each time a veterinarian initially prescribes or dispenses a prescription medication in an outpatient setting, they must offer to provide a drug consultation to the client or the client’s agent.

Bridging the Generational Divide

← Back to all posts Bridging the Generational Divide This article was originally printed in the July/August 2022 issue of the California Veterinarian magazine.   “When I was in vet school, I didn’t question my teachers like that. You get your butt up there and do those physical exams.” I had barely finished my sentence… Continue reading Bridging the Generational Divide

Preparing for Power Loss in an Emergency

← Back to all posts Preparing for Power Loss in an Emergency By Vince Scarcella, Risk Control Director, CNA   This article was originally printed in the January/February 2024 issue of the California Veterinarian magazine. Weather events, wildfires, and power grid problems can leave your veterinary hospital or clinic without power. This can affect critical… Continue reading Preparing for Power Loss in an Emergency

When Opportunity Knocks: Unique Insights from a Public Health Veterinarian

← Back to all posts When Opportunity Knocks: Unique Insights from a Public Health Veterinarian This article was originally printed in the January/February 2024 issue of the California Veterinarian magazine.   I retired at the end of 2022 after having been an appointed deputy director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and leading… Continue reading When Opportunity Knocks: Unique Insights from a Public Health Veterinarian

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