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Rethinking Outdoor Cats: The invisible toll on Nature (#379)

Cats are among the most cherished companions in the modern world. Their independence, elegance, and comforting purrs have earned them a...

Rick LeCouteur

Jul 274 min read

Infuse, Don’t Impose: A model for sustainable change in veterinary culture (#377)

There is no exact match in existing leadership literature that mirrors the biomedical precision and internal diffusion principles of...

Rick LeCouteur

Jul 212 min read

Convection-Enhanced Leadership: Deliver change where it matters (#376)

A conceptual illustration of convection-enhanced leadership in a veterinary hospital setting, translating a clinical metaphor into an...

Rick LeCouteur

Jul 213 min read

Managing Problems from Within: Convection-enhanced leadership (#375)

What can the treatment of brain tumors teach us about leadership in veterinary medicine? In the mid-1970s (Yes – 50 years ago!), I found...

Rick LeCouteur

Jul 214 min read

Rethinking Peer Review: Who pays? (#373)

Reviewing a manuscript for a scientific journal used to be considered an honor – an act of collegial duty, a reciprocal obligation to the...

Rick LeCouteur

Jul 194 min read

The Interrobang in Vet Med: When "?" or "!" alone just doesn't cut it (#372)

Ever seen this combo – !? – at the end of a sentence and wondered what it means? It’s called an interrobang – a fascinating piece of...

Rick LeCouteur

Jul 182 min read

Gen Z in the Vet Clinic: Blank stares and busy minds (#371)

I first noticed it in the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Vet students, early twenties, listening intently as a I...

Rick LeCouteur

Jul 182 min read

From Calling to Career: Gen Z challenges the corporate vet model (#370)

Generation Z – those born between 1997 and 2012 – are now entering the workforce in full force. They are the first true digital...

Rick LeCouteur

Jul 174 min read

Head Injuries, Horses, & Hypocrisy: The helmet debate in Vet Med (#361)

Research into workplace injuries in equine veterinary practice continues to shine a sobering light on our profession. Modern Equine Vet...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 282 min read

Contextualized Care in Vet Med: Consideration or excuse? An opinion piece. (#360)

In veterinary medicine, contextualized care refers to adapting clinical recommendations to the specific circumstances of each patient,...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 274 min read

The Fragile Fortress: University leaders & corporate entanglements (#352)

At the heart of any great university lies a principle older than rankings, older than endowments, and older than the office of the...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 173 min read

When Bureaucracy Fails: What Social Security could learn from a Vet Hospital (#349)

Let’s imagine something absurd. Your dog is not well. Not just a little off. Something’s wrong. You try to book an appointment at your...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 124 min read

Suspending Belief: Veterinary tools that outrun the evidence (#348)

One of the more intriguing developments in recent years is the Equusir BEST‑BOX , a device marketed to diagnose and treat energetic...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 93 min read

Profit vs. Patients: When veterinary care becomes a luxury product (#347)

Veterinary medicine is quietly shifting into the realm of luxury. For many pet owners, especially those in low-to-middle income...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 91 min read

When the Halls Fall Silent: The rise and fall of veterinary conferences (#345)

There was a time, not long ago, when the annual veterinary conference was the heart and soul of the profession. Names like BSAVA , NAVC...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 83 min read

Speak Up, Even When It’s Risky: Why challenging power matters (#343)

There’s a quiet courage in standing up, not just for yourself, but for what’s right. Especially when the person you’re standing up to has...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 74 min read

For Vets Only: Things we never say out loud (#341)

You know the look. The one you give your nurse across the room when the dog starts crashing. The look that says, “Get the crash cart -...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 52 min read

To Younger Vets: Don’t mistake the growl for bitterness (#340)

A colleague recently challenged me, good-naturedly I think, that I was starting to sound like a grumpy old retired vet , always going on...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 53 min read

Dropping the GRE for Vet School Admissions: Equity Boost or Quality Risk? (#339)

In recent years, many veterinary schools across the United States have dropped the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) as a requirement...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 43 min read

BSAVA Bows Out: But what happens to belonging? (#338)

After 68 years, the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has announced that its 2025 Congress will be its last. Once a...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 43 min read

Rick's Blog #bunyipsbooksbeyond Use the menu below to explore "All Posts," or delve into selected topics like "Children's Picture Books", and more.

Rethinking Outdoor Cats: The invisible toll on Nature (#379)

Infuse, Don’t Impose: A model for sustainable change in veterinary culture (#377)

Convection-Enhanced Leadership: Deliver change where it matters (#376)

Managing Problems from Within: Convection-enhanced leadership (#375)

Rethinking Peer Review: Who pays? (#373)

The Interrobang in Vet Med: When "?" or "!" alone just doesn't cut it (#372)

Gen Z in the Vet Clinic: Blank stares and busy minds (#371)

From Calling to Career: Gen Z challenges the corporate vet model (#370)

Head Injuries, Horses, & Hypocrisy: The helmet debate in Vet Med (#361)

Contextualized Care in Vet Med: Consideration or excuse? An opinion piece. (#360)

The Fragile Fortress: University leaders & corporate entanglements (#352)

When Bureaucracy Fails: What Social Security could learn from a Vet Hospital (#349)

Suspending Belief: Veterinary tools that outrun the evidence (#348)

Profit vs. Patients: When veterinary care becomes a luxury product (#347)

When the Halls Fall Silent: The rise and fall of veterinary conferences (#345)

Speak Up, Even When It’s Risky: Why challenging power matters (#343)

For Vets Only: Things we never say out loud (#341)

To Younger Vets: Don’t mistake the growl for bitterness (#340)

Dropping the GRE for Vet School Admissions: Equity Boost or Quality Risk? (#339)

BSAVA Bows Out: But what happens to belonging? (#338)

Rick's Blog

#bunyipsbooksbeyond

Use the menu below to explore "All Posts," or delve into selected topics like "Children's Picture Books", and more.