Wellbeing & Lifestyle

In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, second-year veterinary student Mariacamila Garcia Estrella reflects on her journey as a Latinx veterinary student and discusses recent efforts to educate veterinary students about Latinx culture and the Spanish language.

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The year that most of us would rather forget is challenging us once again to adapt and overcome. Here is some advice for maintaining sanity in your home as kids return to school.

The demand for equity, diversity, and inclusion is being heard throughout the nation. In the veterinary profession, affinity groups are demanding less talk and more action.

How to change your outlook and maintain gratitude when the going gets tough.

The long-running organization is partnering with its student-run arm, Pride Student VMC, to create scholarship and mentorship opportunities.

In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Christman is joined by veterinary neurosurgeon Dr. Antonio Bowens, who shares his journey to becoming a traveling neurologist.

In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, a certified compassion fatigue professional shares his framework for positive leadership in the veterinary community.

During the opening keynote at the AVMA Virtual Convention last month, a financial expert discussed the true meaning of wealth and the importance of self-care in achieving success.

Veterinary leadership expert Dr. Mia Cary shares a few key strategies for personal growth that will help you better serve your clients, your colleagues, and yourself.

Fetch dvm360 virtual conference keynote speaker Dr. Betsy Charles shares how she rose from the ashes during one of the darkest times in her life.

Are you struggling to maintain your younger team members? Here are some practical strategies to help prevent the exodus of millennials from your practice.

Studies in human hospitals have shown that a facility’s design has a tremendous effect on both patient health and staff performance and well-being. It’s true in veterinary hospitals, too.

CBD and cannabis are a hot topic in veterinary medicine today, but how do you know whether you can trust the information provided in articles and lectures?

Practice manager and regular dvm360 contributor Emily Shiver shares 10 questions you should ask at your next job interview.

One veterinary student explains why establishing veterinary medicine programs at historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) is key to addressing systemic racism within the profession.

In this Episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, pioneer of holistic veterinary medicine, Dr. Allen Schoen talks with Dr. Adam Christman about the evolution and continued growth of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine.

When a client won’t stop talking for long enough to allow you complete your diagnostic evaluation, sometimes you have to resort to strange measures.

A veterinary student shares some of the challenges he faced with virtual learning and social isolation during the pandemic.

In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, married communication experts Drs. Carolyn Shadle and John Meyer share why empathy is so important in veterinary medicine and offer a sneak peek at some of their upcoming Fetch talks.

A third-year veterinary student shares the upside to starting clinical rotations during COVID-19.

For veterinary practice owners, professional and personal goals and growth go hand in hand. Success is achieved through time, effort, discipline, and sacrifice—and a little professional guidance.

For most businesses, implementing change is fraught with challenges. That’s why it is crucial for veterinary practice leaders to be able to answer the staff question, “What’s in it for me?”

As pandemic restrictions ease should veterinary practices get to choose whether they stop or continue curbside care?

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A first-year veterinary student shares the harsh realities and silver linings of living in a foreign country during COVID-19.

Pets are good for everyone, including the homeless, but how do pets in homeless populations receive basic veterinary care? Enter Dr. John Geller and The Street Dog Coalition.

Natural materials and lighting, a clean flow, and a warm design set the stage for a relaxing veterinary experience in this 2020 dvm360 Hospital Design Competition merit award–winning facility.

Not getting enough sleep diminishes our focus and is detrimental to our health and wellbeing. Here’s why, and what to do about it.

In Episode 3 of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Christman talks with veterinary student Chris Hollingsworth about how and when he discovered his passion for veterinary medicine, and why diversity and inclusion is so important in the profession.