Wellbeing & Lifestyle
Healing the healers: Mental health in the veterinary profession
Annika VanNoy, PhD, joins this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast to discuss mental health in the veterinary profession
CDC releases guide to improve professional wellbeing among health care workers
The guide aims to address health care worker burnout
Australian hospital is the first Fear Free certified veterinary practice in the Oceania region
As more practices around the world adopt Fear Free methodology, Avoca Drive Animal Hospital's certification marks a milestone
New partnership aims to address veterinary burnout
The Veterinary Cooperative is collaborating with Hound to provide veterinary professionals with access to employee service technology
Clinical duty hour guidelines for veterinary students are revised in recognition of student wellness
The SAVMA updated its guidelines for clinical students, reducing the number of recommended rotation hours, increasing suggested breaks, and more
Introducing dvm360 and Chewy Health’s August Innovator of the Month: Dr. Addie Reinhard, Founder of MentorVet
One veterinarian’s quest to battle burnout and help veterinary professionals achieve sustainable careers
The dual life of a veterinarian firefighter
Mariah Young, DVM, shares how she is saving the lives of pets and people during her work as a veterinarian and firefighter/EMT
Managing practice caseloads
In an interview with dvm360, Angela Elia, BS, LVT, CVT, VTS (ECC), discussed some ways to achieve efficiencies for managing a practice’s caseload that might otherwise be overwhelming to staff.
Utilizing positive psychology coaching
Veterinary technician, Andi Davsion explains more abut what positive psychology coaching is, and how it can help veterinary clinics
New study reveals service dogs reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans
The trial is the largest one in the nation that compares service dog partnerships to standard care alone
Taking pride in ourselves and workplace
The Vet Blast Podcast kicks of Pride month with special guest Josh Sanabria, DVM
Balancing the highs and lows of veterinary medicine
Elizabeth Chosa, DVM, shares some tips for veterinary professionals for professional and personal well-being
New awards program provides an opportunity to recognize veterinary professionals
Trupanion launched its first Veterinary Appreciation Day Awards with public participation through vote casting
Belonging vs fitting in
Elizabeth Chosa, DVM, explains the difference between belonging and fitting in and how practice managers can create a welcoming environment
Finding hope in the veterinary career
How the Veterinary Hope Foundation is bringing light back into the profession
Fearless collaboration in the clinic
Providing a psychological safe place for team members to collaborate creates better workflow and a high standard of care for patients
The coerenza approach: A guide to comprehensive pet care
Team collaboration on exercise, enrichment, environment, nutrition, and responsibility can enhance a patient’s quality of life
Building emotional intelligence to improve workplace professionalism
A practice management session at Fetch Nashville offers insight on how to navigate conflict and emotions, and reduce occupational fatigue.
Finding good in the bad
Natalie L. Marks, DVM, CVJ, Elite FFCP-V, gives a preview of her upcoming keynote address at Fetch Nashville
Celebrating motherhood in veterinary medicine
On Mother's Day, we honor all veterinary professionals who also work hard every day in their important role as a mother
3 must-sees for Mother's Day 2024
Spotlighting how veterinary professionals navigate their career with motherhood
Veterinary medicine and substance use
A clinical look at a common concern
Short film highlights mental health struggles in veterinary medicine
The Dog is a fictional story featuring actress Kate Walsh as an overworked veterinarian over a 24-hour period with challenges that include a power outage and an ethical dilemma.
Cultivating veterinary excellence – mentorship and culture
Katie Fish, DVM, and Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, breakdown how she is advocating for a positive and supportive workplace, plus what shifted her focus from clinical practice to focusing on mentorship
Survey finds fewer than half of veterinarians feel the profession is appreciated
The research was led by Boehringer Ingelheim and included more than 1000 global respondents
5 things new graduates should know
New graduates entering the veterinary profession should carefully consider the type of clinic they choose to work at for the first few years of their career
The feeding platform at Camp Leakey
A wildlife photographer share more about the feeding platform for the orangutans
Veterinary care provider announces partnership to reduce carbon emissions from anesthetic gas
Mars Veterinary Health will be the first to introduce this in-clinic solution to help support sustainability goals
Milestone made: 1000 Veterans paired with service dogs
K9s For Warriors marks a significant achievement in its efforts to support veterans in need
3 secrets to team retention
Setting a purpose, clear expectations, and psychological safety measures can help meet the bottom line with employee retention