Are Veterinarians Covered by the Generics Act? Understanding Proper Prescription Standards in Veterinary Practice
There is often confusion about whether the Generics Act applies to veterinary medicine in the Philippines. Let us clarify this properly. What Does the Generics Act Require? Republic Act No. 6675, known as the Generics Act of 1988, mandates that prescriptions indicate the generic name of the drug. Generic does not mean “cheap.” Generic means […]
Clinic Mental Health Awareness: When the Kindest-Looking Vet is the Most Dangerous Behind Closed Doors
It’s time we talk about emotional abuse in the veterinary workplace. In the veterinary world, we often associate harm with clinical errors, burnout, or physical exhaustion. But there’s another, more insidious threat to mental health in the clinic—emotional abuse disguised as leadership. And sometimes, it comes from the most “admired” vet in the room. The […]
Face to Face or Online? The Truth About Interviews Today
Face to Face or Online? The Truth About Interviews Today By Dr. Geoff Carullo, DVM, FPCCP, DPCVSCA There is a growing debate in hiring today. Applicants ask: “Why require a face-to-face interview if there’s no guarantee of getting hired?” “Will I be compensated for my time and transpo?” “Why not just do everything online?” Let’s […]
Compassion Is the Line We Do Not Cross
There is something more dangerous than incompetence in veterinary medicine. It is indifference. I recently received a quiet message from someone who has seen what many are afraid to say out loud. Impatience toward patients. Selective effort depending on the client. Animals confined without proper monitoring. Unprofessional conduct displayed openly, as if it were acceptable. […]
Red Flags, or Just Different Roads?
Every hiring season, I see the same question being asked: “What are the red flags you notice in vet applicants?” Honestly, I stopped looking for red flags. Over time, I realized that applicants are not just resumes. They are people with different needs, different timelines, and different pressures. Some are driven by financial urgency. Some […]
The Quiet Secrets of a Senior Veterinarian
I used to think seniority in veterinary medicine was about years. More surgeries. More cases. More experience. I was wrong. You become a senior vet the moment you learn how to handle pressure without losing control. For me, that turning point was learning how to handle irate clients. When Clients Are Angry As a senior […]