Stories about our people, for our people.
Our locations around the country are full of unique people who bring their very best to the veterinary profession every day. Our team members make Encore Vet Group a great place to work and we're dedicated to sharing their stories and achievements!
Transformative Culture: Animal Hospital of Shawnee Hills In the beginning of 2021, Animal Hospital of Shawnee Hills started their journey to transform their culture. Eve Hughes, the Practice Manager, spent her days and nights brainstorming how she could make a positive impact in the practice. Since culture is a team sport, she collaborated with the…
Read MoreEncore Vet Group Celebrates Black History Month February is Black History Month and Encore Vet Group joins in celebrating the accomplishments of those who helped shape this country and our profession. The diligent work accomplished by black veterinarians in improving animal health has been critical to advancing the veterinary profession. We wanted to share a…
Read MoreEncore Vet Group Adopts Local Families for the Holidays! The most wonderful time of the year is upon us once again! The holidays are a classic time for families and friends to come together to celebrate, create memories, and relax after a long year. The holiday season is a time to give back and…
Read MoreNew Emergency Medicine Certification Program Spearheaded by Dr. Christine Klippen of Friendship Hospital for Animals Dr. Christine Klippen, emergency veterinarian at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington D.C., is no stranger to emergency medicine. Having dedicated most of her veterinary career to the fast-paced discipline, she understands finding one’s way through this path can be anything…
Read MoreCelebrating National Veterinary Technician Week This week, we’ve been recognizing and celebrating the unique impact that veterinary technicians have on our profession. Veterinary technicians are critical to the day-to-day function of our practices and play vital roles in preserving animal health and welfare. National Veterinary Technician Week provides an opportunity to recognize veterinary technicians’ contributions,…
Read MoreWhat Do You Do When the Going Gets Tough? By Carol Hurst, VetSupport Specialist I’ve felt compelled to write something as I’ve felt the pressing weight of different professional stressors from time to time. Even the most passion-worthy causes are going to have them. Perhaps especially the passion-worthy ones as they seem to have a…
Read MoreServant Leadership: Caring for Your People First By Carol Hurst, LVT, CVPM, CVJ, CCFP, VetSupport Specialist Servant Leadership is one of my favorite topics to talk about. This style of leadership serves our veterinary hospitals well but is often the last thing we think about when putting a new leader into their position. Often, we…
Read MoreEncore’s Commitment to Community Cleanup In partnership with Sustainable Saratoga, Encore Vet Group spent the morning of Earth Day cleaning the areas around several major retailers in Saratoga Springs, NY. “This is our second year collaborating as a team to clean up our local community in an effort to reduce the impact of litter in…
Read MoreCurbside Care: What Did New Clients Miss Out On? Jesi Peck, VetSupport Specialist When I adopted my first dog in March 2021, most veterinary practices were still utilizing curbside care. I have a cat as well, however I take her to a feline-only practice – so I had to find a new clinic for my…
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