Wellbeing & Lifestyle

A new survey of US dog owners finds most think their pets contribute to their overall health and wellness.

A new survey finds the idea of socially conscious travel is gaining ground, though many people say it's difficult to put it into practice.

A new survey of pet owners finds dogs are becoming a significant consideration for pet owners buying a car.

Live from CVC Kansas City, Ori Scislowicz offers advice and encouragement to fellow veterinary professionals both considering and in the midst of motherhood.

A new study uses a variety of data points to determine which cities are most pet friendly. Where does your city rank?

There are lots of ways to approach this conversation. Steve Noonan, DVM, who's lived through his own depression, has these suggestions.

Are you an introverted veterinarian whos drained by human interaction? Youre not alone (although you probably wish you were).

You don't have to escape to a mountain retreat to find moments of peace

Why should all those touchy-feely, sappy-happy optimists have all the fun? Let's get critical and cranky. Remember: Complaining is a valid venting mechanism. I think some psychologist said that somewhere.

Happy employees make happy clients, and what suits baby boomers may not fit millennials.

Are you an "owner type"? Find out right here. Here's what I struggle with and what I truly enjoy about owning a veterinary hospital.

Laugh with Sarah Wooten, DVM, as she shows off the signs that tell her she's an overworked and sleep-deprived mom in veterinary medicine.

Is there a shortcut to personal change and transformation? These experts say veterinarians need to cut themselves some slackthen cut out their bad habits.

Feeling cynical? Find out why you've got one of the best jobs in the world.

This strategy isnt easy, but the resultswhen I manage itare definitely powerful.

My anxiety and sadness got so bad I passed out in a bathroom at my veterinary clinic and finally faced how bad it had gotten when I wound up in the hospital. I got help. I hope youor your loved onewill too.

There are many ways to cope with stress. It’s important to find out what works for you and just go with it.

An associate's anxiety was crippling our team. The team members were frustrated and complaining. Something needed to change at this dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year contestant's veterinary hospital. So they made a plan ...

Compassion fatigue is a real and dangerous threat to the health of veterinary professionals and their patients, but Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Veterinary Technician Becky Murray has mapped out a guide for healthy coping.

Our two-doctor veterinary show turned into a solo act when a DVM went out on a well-deserved maternity leave. Here are seven pieces of advice for other managers and teams living through a veterinarian's extended leave.

Last year's national pet adoption event resulted in nearly 20,000 pet adoptions. Organizers hope to top that number this year.

"One does not simply walk" fearlessly through life. Dr. Hilal Dogan knew that FOR SURE in the case of her early fear of surgery.

(En)lighten your veterinary teams load with this tip from Annette Engler, a 2016 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year contestant.

When it comes to having it all as a veterinarian, there are a few things you need to give up too.

Veterinarians Karen Bradley and Sarah Wooten map out their roads less traveled with directions on how to prepare and encouragement to get started and keep going.

Join me and imagine, if you will, a fantasy practice that doesn't follow the rulesa practice that everyone owns, the pay is great and slacking isn't tolerated.

You know her as oncologist Dr. Sue Cancer Vet, the force behind the See Something, Do Something early cancer detection campaign. This could also be the tagline for her life adventures thus far.

Whether its suicidal thoughts or drug addiction haunting our colleagues, are we doing enough to protect them from themselves ... and offering them the resources to get the help they need?