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    CVT/LVT we've been able to find through indeed without too much trouble. DVMs is a whole different animal. There are more open positions than DVMs , take a look at the Idexx finding the time study if you're interested in ideas to do more with less, ...

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    For all who use Vets First Choice (Covetrus) as their online store where do you sit with this crazy "upgrade" they just did? Really it is NOT an upgrade, its an entirely new platform in which Vets First Choice controls all the prices and all the products ...

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    Hi Christy. It was a pretty involved but simple process. We ordered them at the end of November and they are expected to arrive next week (I assume the turn around time was a bit longer than usual with Christmas and New Year's in there). We had to decide ...

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    She is responsible for her portion of insurance even if she is not drawing a paycheck. I would not worry about her "not coming back" until that happens. She will need to send you payment for the insurance during her maternity leave. You can, based ...

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    If the employee has asserted or requested an accomodation for ADD/ADHD then the interactive process should take place and that, to me, is an entirely different discussion. We should never be assuming that an employee is this or that due to ADD, OCD etc. ...

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    I think those are all fair points, Emma! I've always scratched my head at why some/more scientific courses don't count, as it seems like part of our job is being somewhat medically savvy. But just this morning I happened to come across a free webinar ...

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    I agree with Adrienne. Failure to achieve a pay increase and/or bonus is generally a great motivator to follow the rules and meet expectations. However, as a night owl and non-morning person, I might still fail and end up leaving for a position that has ...

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    Hi Emma, Thank you for your concerns. We do still accept medical terminology as a course that meets the formal education requirements of the CVPM application and as with other college courses, if it fits the recertification period, it can be used for ...

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