http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Practice+Makes+Perfect/Article/list/46360 Every Monday, delve into Dr. Kevin Fitagerald's thoughts on clinical practice in this weekly blog. 2013-05-22T02:26:43Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Do-you-know-where-your-pets-ar/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/745518?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald warns of the consequences of wild species sharing our own environs. 2011-10-24T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/442011/745518null HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Know-your-audience/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/646792?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 In veterinary medicine, as in comedy, it's important to tailor your message to each individual audience. 2009-12-04T05:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/492009/646792null HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Veterinary+Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Encouragement-is-the-currency-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636484?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Encourage team members to promote an environment of confidence. 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/442009/636484null HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Veterinary+Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Remembering-911/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629345?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald reminds us to never forget the tragic events of September 11, 2001. 2009-09-25T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/392009/629345null HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-How-was-your-vacation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/613682?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Have you taken a break this summer? If not, Dr. Fitzgerald recommends doing so ASAP. 2009-07-24T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/302009/613682/Fitzgerald_Dogat2502_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Were-not-in-it-to-be-famous/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/610579?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Dr. Fitzgerald explores our society's addiction to fame. 2009-07-13T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/292009/610579/FitzgeraldCat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Escape-the-playground/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598526?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Dr. Fitzgerald explains why it sometimes feels like we never left the playground. 2009-05-18T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/202009/598526/Fitzgerald_Dogat2502_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Everyday-heroes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/597537?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Dr. Fitzgerald asks whether you recognize the heroic efforts of your team members. 2009-05-11T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/202009/597537/FitzgeraldCat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Nip-it-in-the-bud/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595164?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 This week, Dr. Fitzgerald discusses how to deal with badmouthing among staff. 2009-04-27T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/182009/595164/Fitzgerald_Dogat2502_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Positive-vibrations/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/593107?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 In his blog, Dr. Fitzgerald discusses the benefits of a positive attitude. 2009-04-13T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/162009/593107/FitzgeraldCat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Do-you-delegate/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/591903?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 "Delegating is an art. I would call it a lost art, but I'm not certain that it has ever been found." 2009-04-06T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/152009/591903/Fitzgerald_Kevin_Staff250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-The-value-of-loyalty/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/589954?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Loyalty may not be the most important virtue, but it lays the foundation for all the others. 2009-03-30T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/142009/589954/FitzgeraldCat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Be-a-real-mentor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/582073?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Dr. Fitzgerald explains why we should all be real mentors. 2009-02-17T05:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/082009/582073/FitzgeraldCat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-We-dont-do-this-alone/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/578817?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 We veterinarians thrive through the success of our technicians. 2009-02-02T05:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/062009/578817/Fitzgerald_Kevin_Staff250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Do-it-today/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/576092?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Life is sweet, but it is so short. Make every moment count. 2009-01-19T05:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/042009/576092/FitzgeraldCat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Finding-a-niche/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/574923?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 From what I've seen, there is a piece of the pie for everyone. 2009-01-12T05:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/032009/574923/Fitzgerald_Dogat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Be-like-Gib/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/573711?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Gib was my first mentor. I don't think they make men like him anymore. 2009-01-05T05:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/022009/573711/FitzgeraldCat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-The-season-for-giving/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/572781?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Do not be a Scrooge this season. Give back to your community. 2008-12-22T05:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/522008/572781/Fitzgerald_Dogat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-You-can-do-better/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/571706?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Dr. Fitzgerald invites you to take a good look at yourself. 2008-12-15T05:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/512008/571706/FitzgeraldCat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Our-professional-organizations/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/570266?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 A discussion on the role of veterinary organizations. 2008-12-08T05:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/502008/570266/Fitzgerald_Dogat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Giving-thanks/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/568743?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Dr. Fitzgerald reminds us that veterinarians have a lot to be thankful for. 2008-12-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/492008/568743/FitzgeraldCat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Exotic-animal+medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Time-to-speak-up/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567949?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 For too long, we have been too quiet regarding what exotic animals are sold as pets in this country. 2008-11-24T05:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/482008/567949/Fitzgerald_Dogat2502_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-We-are-teachers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564823?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Dr. Fitzgerald reminds us that lifelong learning is important for everyone in veterinary medicine. 2008-11-10T05:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/462008/564823/FitzgeraldCat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-The-dash/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/562736?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 In his blog, Dr. Fitzgerald reminds us to live our lives -- the dash -- with unbridled joy. 2008-11-03T05:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/452008/562736/Fitzgerald_Kevin_Staff250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Practice-Makes-Perfect-A-tale-of-two-blogs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564424?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald's thoughts on clinical practice are featured in his weekly blog, Practice Makes Perfect, found at dvm360.com. We've selected these two blogs to give you a taste of what is available online. 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/452008/564424null XML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Supercharge-young-minds/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/559923?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 We come into contact with young people every day. Take the time to nurture their minds. 2008-10-20T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/432008/559923/FitzgeraldCat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Voting-is-our-responsibility/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/556626?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 One person can still make a difference. 2008-10-06T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/412008/556626/Fitzgerald_thumbnail_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/412008/556626/Fitzgerald_Dogat2502_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Consistency-is-key/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/552043?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 We should strive to bring intensity and focus to all cases. 2008-09-22T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/392008/552043/FitzgeraldCat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Laugh-today/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/548261?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Dr. Fitzgerald reminds us that laughter is essential and that humor can be found everywhere. 2008-09-08T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/372008/548261/FitzgeraldCat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-The-buck-stops-here/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/544104?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Dr. Fitzgerald reminds us that it is the doctor who should be held responsible for mistakes, not the staff. 2008-08-25T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/352008/544104/FitzgeraldCat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Be-above-reproach/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542804?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Dr. Fitzgerald reminds us that our professional responsibilities don't stop at the hospital door. 2008-08-18T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/342008/542804/FitzgeraldCat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Write-it-down/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535166?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 In this week's blog, Dr. Fitzgerald advises keeping thorough medical records. 2008-08-11T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/332008/535166/FitzgeraldCat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald--July-28-2008/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/532035?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 This week, Dr. Fitzgerald investigates whether the customer is always right. 2008-07-28T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/312008/532035/FitzgeraldCat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Nutrition+Center/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530908?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Dr. Fitzgerald reminds us that we need to follow our own advice when it comes to exercise. 2008-07-21T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/302008/530908/Fitzgerald250x158_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald--July-14-2008/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529371?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 In this week's blog, Dr. Fitzgerald asks whether you are a shark or an ape. 2008-07-14T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/292008/529371/Fitzgerald250x158_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald--July-8-2008/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/528270?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 This week, Dr. Fitzgerald discusses the power of little acts of kindness. 2008-07-08T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/282008/528270/Fitzgerald250x158_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald--June-30-2008/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526750?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 In this week's blog, Dr. Fitzgerald asks you to consider how you come across to your clients. 2008-06-30T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/272008/526750/Fitzgerald250x158_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Practice+Makes+Perfect/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Practice-Makes-Perfect--June-2/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525499?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 This week Dr. Fitzgerald discusses why he thinks that even in 2008 the customer is always right. 2008-06-23T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/262008/525499/KevinFitzgerald_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Practice-Makes-Perfect--June-1/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/524191?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Dr. Fitzgerald takes on the importance of time management in his latest blog. 2008-06-16T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/252008/524191/KevinFitzgerald_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Practice-Makes-Perfect--June-9/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/521946?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 This week, Dr. Fitzgerald talks about building your client base by getting involved in the community. 2008-06-09T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/232008/521946/KevinFitzgerald_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Practice-Makes-Perfect--June-2/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/520586?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 In the third installment of his blog, Dr. Fitzgerald reflects on the wonder of the veterinary profession. 2008-06-02T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/232008/520586/KevinFitzgerald_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Practice-Makes-Perfect--May-27/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/518968?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Check out the second installment of Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald's new blog to find out how you can keep it clean. 2008-05-27T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/212008/518968/KevinFitzgerald_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Dr-Kevin-Fitzgerald-Practice-Makes-Perfect--May-19/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/516080?contextCategoryId=46360&ref=25 Check out Dr. Fitzgerald's new weekly blog, which presents the practical side of veterinary practice with a personal touch. 2008-05-19T04:00:00Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/data/articlestandard/vetmed/192008/516080/KevinFitzgerald_flash.jpg HTML