Gossip in Veterinary Practice: The Good, Bad, and What to Do About It

Published: May 18, 2022, 9 a.m.

b'As veterinary professionals return to the clinic, some are eager to catch up on months of missed gossip. When is gossip okay, when is it harmful, and what should you do about it? Viewfinders, there\\u2019s a lot to talk about when it comes to \\u201cveterinary gossip!\\u201d\\n\\nHosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT begin by sharing their definitions of \\u201cveterinary gossip.\\u201d They each recount several examples of good, neutral, and bad gossip in veterinary clinics and strategies to change a \\u201cculture of gossip.\\u201d \\n\\nBeckie reviews some legal requirements about what types of \\u201cgossip\\u201d are allowed (or not) and tips for creating a \\u201cgossip policy\\u201d for your clinic.\\n\\nDr. Ward offers advice on what to do if you observe intra-office gossiping and why it\\u2019s not always the best idea to reprimand employees who are gossiping. \\n\\nViewfinders, we hope this conversation will inspire you to talk about the conversation occurring in your clinic!\\n\\nIf you don\\u2019t mind, please stop by Apple Podcasts and leave us a 5-star review. Here\\u2019s the link: https://apple.co/3EFKcKL\\n\\nResources mentioned in the podcast:\\nWorkplace Gossip: What Crosses the Line?\\nhttps://bit.ly/3FUx9qv\\n\\nHOW TO HANDLE EMPLOYEE GOSSIP?\\nhttps://bit.ly/3LkNfLe'