
Once veterinary professionals focus on end-of-life care full-time, the next step is determining whether business ownership or traditional employment is the right path for them.

Dani McVety, DVM, founded Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a nationwide company helping 10,000+ families per month say goodbye to their beloved pets in the comfort of home. She was the 2017 Pet Industry Woman of the Year and is the 2022 AVMA Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year.

Once veterinary professionals focus on end-of-life care full-time, the next step is determining whether business ownership or traditional employment is the right path for them.

A commencement address to this years newly minted DVMs.

When I found myself in a discouraging work environment, I didnt turn to self-care for solutions, instead I decided to start giving to others.

DEK: Parenthood evolves our careers, it doesnt end themeven if some of us choose to quit the profession altogether.

Pets are family, and whether youre walking a veterinary client through their first euthanasia or their fifth, these are the most important things to keep in mind.

Veterinary teamthere's more to it than "open door, walk through." Learn the benefits of the nonverbal messages you could be sending.

Dr. Dani McVety shares how inspiring young veterinarians reminds her of her own purpose in life.

As people, we can anticipate relief for the physical pain we feel. Animals dont have this luxury. Heres how to deal with pain coupled with fear, and how pet owners help you heal the hurt.

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice co-founder sets the record straight.

Knowing why youre struggling is important, so its not helpful to label every negative experience in the veterinary profession as compassion fatigue. When I took an honest look at how I was feeling, I wasnt running out of compassion. My fatigue stemmed from making ethical decisions within the boundaries of clients (often) illogical values or unreasonable budgets.

Does your professional life affect your personal life? One veterinarian gives her honest and thoughtful response on mixing love, work, marriage, children, divorce and life.

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