QUARTERLY BEAT
JULY 2026
MIND MASSAGE Missed out on our webinars because life is too busy? As a VETgirl ELITE member, you can watch it on-demand whenever you want! Here are the top highlights you should have learned from some of the popular webinars this quarter!
MARCH 4, 2026
Thrive Daily in Vet Med: Micro-Habits That Build Lasting Strength and Resilience Aaron Shaw , OTR/L, CHT, CSCS • Because muscle mass decreases 3–8% per decade after age 30 (easily 15%+ by age 50), veterinary professionals who don’t regularly strength train may gradually lose the capacity they rely on to safely lift patients, stand through long surgeries, and move quickly in emergencies. • Veterinary pros can hard-wire resilience with 30–120 second “micro-habits” tied to real workflow triggers — for example, “Every time I open a kennel, I step in close and hinge at my hips instead of rounding my back,” or “After I finish a case, I take 2–3 sips of water and one deep breath.” • FUEL and RECHARGE micro-habits are designed for “no-time” clinic days—like pre-placing a protein and complex carb snack at a workstation, taking 2–3 bites and sips of water every 2–3 appointments, and booking a 7–8 hour sleep window like an appointment. • The 3×3 Daily Vet Blueprint gives each attendee a simple, personalized system they can use on their very next shift: one PROTECT, one FUEL/ RECHARGE, and one STRENGTHEN habit — while providing leaders a scalable framework to build clinic-wide culture around durability instead of one-off wellness events. • Prioritizing 7–8 hours of sleep is a clinical performance tool, not a luxury. Better sleep is linked to sharper decision-making, fewer errors, and more emotional bandwidth for tough cases. Protect this with simple RECHARGE strategies: setting a screen “curfew” 30–60 minutes before bed, avoiding heavy meals and caffeine late in the day, and designing the sleep environment for recovery.
MARCH 3, 2026
Personalized Care in Practice: Reversing the Trend of Declining Visits Brittany Yost, CVPM, CVBL, CCFP • Prioritize your digital reputation: Because 88% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations, maintaining a Google Business Profile with a rating above 3.5 stars is a non-negotiable requirement for client acquisition. • Frame care as a "Spectrum of Care": Address financial barriers by offering "Good, Better, Best" treatment tiers. Currently, 73% of clients who decline care say that a lower-cost alternative was never presented. • Leverage AI for better engagement: Use AI scribing tools to reduce administrative burnout, which allows the medical team to focus on more personalized care and clearer face-to-face communication during the exam. • Offer financial solutions early: Since 64% of pet owners state that payment plans would double their ability to afford life-saving care, proactively offering these solutions at checkout can significantly increase treatment acceptance.
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