Personal Philosophy

The knowledge base for veterinary medicine, in general, and feline medicine, in particular, has been expanding exponentially for the last 15 years.  This is great for our patients but a real challenge for veterinary practitioners, especially those who treat more than one species.  Because of this, I have been a strong proponent of continuing education since I graduated in 1972.  I continue to believe that those who are not moving forward are rapidly falling behind.  

Continuing education seminars are not always beneficial to the private practitioner.  Like you, I have been to many lectures that had little application to real-life veterinary practice.  Frankly, I have sat through many lectures that were a waste of my time.

Many years ago I was told that my greatest liability as a speaker was that I was "just a practitioner."  However, most practitioners who attend my seminars consider my background in private practice to be my greatest asset.  Only those who have been there can understand the realities of private practice.  It is my belief that practitioners who attend my lectures are fully capable of doing what I do.  Therefore, I talk about what works for me knowing that these same techniques and procedures will work for you.

My goal is to cause you to change in the way you practice.  If you leave one of my lectures and go back to your practice with something new to do for your patients, I have succeeded.