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b'Has your veterinary clinic been ping-ponging between curbside, hybrid, masked service, and now something else? This week we discuss the real challenge of \\u201cchange fatigue\\u201d in veterinary clinics and some creative ways to help.\\n\\u2026\\nHosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT spend some quality time together on Memorial Day starting with talking about the nationwide shortage of the euthanasia drug, pentobarbital. Dr. Ward examines whether or not veterinary clinics should reevaluate inventory management of critical-use supplies and if \\u201cjust in time inventory\\u201d should be reserved for less essential drugs. They also offer advice on how you can stay updated on drug shortages and supply issues. \\n\\u2026\\nBeckie tackles COVID vaccination in veterinary clinics and Dr. Ward reveals a recent Facebook discussion in which a veterinarian was challenged over a controversial COVID-19 vaccination opinion. Dr. Ward shares what every vet clinic should do today to prepare their teams for this increasingly frequent, and potentially client-losing, question.\\n\\u2026\\nBeckie also explores some of the challenges veterinary professionals are facing as they \\u201cre-open.\\u201d She explains why \\u201cIt must be nice\\u2026\\u201d should never be said in a veterinary practice.\\n\\u2026\\nThe pair explore the importance of offering time off for self-care and morale boosting, especially during overwhelming workloads. Dr. Ward retells a recent colleagues question about closing down for a few days and how they made it work.\\n\\u2026\\nViewfinders, thanks again for listening! We hope you had a restful and restorative Memorial Day and took time to thank those service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy the freedoms we cherish.'