Wellbeing & Lifestyle
3 Must-reads recapping the 2021 Fetch dvm360® San Diego conference
3 highlights from this year's lively Fetch dvm360® conference in San Diego, California.
Maximizing your strengths and weaknesses
In an interview with dvm360®, Kelly Cairns, DVM, DACVIM, MS, divulged how harnessing your strengths and passions can help excel your career, plus stressed the importance of welcoming your weaknesses.
Fidu and Hill’s Pet Nutrition partner to offer free veterinary nutrition teleconsultation service
Free for a limited time, this consultation service offers custom-tailored nutrition plans with board-certified veterinary nutritionists.
Setting boundaries that stick at your veterinary practice
During an interview at the San Diego Fetch dvm360® conference, Bridget Rollins, EMBA, offered crucial advice when it comes to using communication and emotional intelligence skills to instill boundaries at your workplace.
This week on dvm360: Our Fetch dvm360 San Diego conference comes to a close, plus more veterinary news
A sneak peek of this week's highlights.
A career of a lifetime becomes a fight of a lifetime
Mark Goldstein, DVM, addresses his life as a veterinary professional, fight against pancreatic cancer, and the patients and clients who changed him for the better.
A sense of purpose: 10 steps to unlocking your secret superpower
Kelly Cairns, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), shared her roadmap for developing purpose and conquering burnout.
SurTHRIVing: COVID-19 and the multimodal approach
Although the pandemic changed how veterinary professionals work, when it comes to the multimodal approaches to mobility, some changes—especially client relationships—have proven to be for the better.
Study demonstrates significant increase in veterinary burnout
The Galaxy Vets and VIS research also addressed factors that affect burnout to ultimately help veterinary practices incorporate strategies for improving staff well-being.
From a flicker to a flame: Where's your sense of purpose?
The gift of song: How one industry expert uses his voice to spread cheer
In this video interview with dvm360®, John Meyer, PhD, revealed his secret desire to become a "song and dance man," plus shared how he uses this talent to sing acapella to patients in retirement homes.
Trupanion donates over $80,000 to support veterinary mental wellness and DEI
The donations will go to NOMV and the MCVMA, plus a multi-million-dollar stock donation to MightyVet.
News-wrap up: This week's veterinary news, plus meet our inaugural Veterinary Heroes Award winners
Check out this week's highlights.
What to do if you dread the holiday season
If the holidays send you in a tizzy, here are a few helpful nuggets you can use to improve your mental health and enhance the seasonal festivities.
Holiday travel: Study maps US cities with the most and cheapest pet-friendly Airbnb listings
These cities offer the best chance to find a place to stay for those traveling with their pets during the holidays.
These are a few of my favorite things
The various ways those in the veterinary industry have achieved success and contributed to the community in 2021.
Tips for battling and preventing burnout
In this dvm360® interview, Renee Machel, cofounder of GetMotiVETed, disclosed the warning signs of burnout and steps veterinary professionals can take to combat it.
News-wrap up: This week's veterinary news, plus the most popular pet names and breeds for 2021
Layn Natural Ingredients launches TruGro weight management solution
The company developed TruGro Weight Management pet food, treats, and supplements with all-natural, plant-based ingredients.
Embrace Pet Insurance reveals top 10 cat and dog names and beyond for 2021
Bella and Luna fight over the top 2 spots for both cats and dogs.
4 Motivating reasons to encourage pet parents to adopt a senior pet
November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, with National Adoption Week taking place from November 8 to 14.
How diversity and inclusion can enhance client relations and patient care
In an interview with dvm360®, Mariana A. Pardo, BVSc, MV, DACVECC, detailed the advantages of promoting a more diverse and inclusive workplace for colleagues, clients, and patients alike.
Happy International Human Animal Bond Day!
To mark this inaugural occasion, animal behavioral expert Steve Dale, CABC, highlighted the importance of celebrating the human animal bond, plus how this campaign is integral to veterinary medicine.
Alaskan puppy poisoned by this popular cold-weather accessory
Chemicals in common hand warmer packets can be deadly when ingested, especially for veterinary patients.
This week on dvm360: Canine atopic dermatitis explained, plus more veterinary news
A sneak peek of this week's headlines.
5 Sources of oral and dental pain that demand serious attention
At New York Vet Show 2021, Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, shared her insights on oral pain and pain management.
Insight on imposter syndrome
During a video interview with dvm360®, Mariana A. Pardo, BVSc, MV, DACEVECC, addressed what imposture system entails, plus a few ways veterinary professionals struggling with this can escape it.
How to determine your worth in and out of the workplace
Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, JD, shared insight on what veterinary professionals can do to understand their worth, inside and outside of the practice.
How to cope with holiday stress
In a recent dvm360® interview, Makenzie Peterson, MSc, director of well-being at the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), offered up her top 3 techniques for dealing and managing the added stress from holidays.
Halloween festivities at Bond Vet
The marketing manager from Bond Vet shares how the animal hospital has been celebrating this spooky season.