Wellbeing & Lifestyle

A respite from digital noise can be unexpectedly rejuvenating.

Tools, tips and plans to calm down, save your passion for practice and manage the day-to-day craziness of veterinary practice.

This busy feline practitioner keeps her life in balance on the back of a tandem bike.

When youre overwhelmed by life in veterinary medicine plus personal challenges on the side, its easy to believe youre stuck. But you always have choices, says Dr. Karen Bradley.

You reap what you sow in harvest and orchards ... and in veterinary practice. The same goes for the thoughts you think and the stories you tell yourself about your strong feelings.

Make your day in veterinary practice and life easier. Get your urgent work reminders, big life projects and personal #goals out of your head and into a reminder and task management system.

Veterinary IT and digital marketing consultant Eric Garcia is on a mission to spread the word about the benefits of digital sabbaticals, why veterinarians need them and tips to make them smooth and safe.

Veterinary professionals, take these elementary steps to protect your mental health. Plus, a printable flowchart on the differences between burnout and compassion fatigue.

Youve got personality, and regardless of where you lie on the introvert-extrovert spectrum, you can be you and a brilliant veterinarian at the same time.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has released its guidelines for keeping your pets safe this Halloween.

CVC educator and compassion fatigue expert Kimberly Pope-Robinson tells us that veterinarians and team members can experience the same traumas as human doctors and nurses.

Once upon a time, equine practitioners were willing to do their after-hours work solo. A new generation of fantastic doctors wants to do things a different way.

Dead giveaways that Brian is down in the dumps (plus bonus tales of real life practice nightmares).

Retreating to your emotional silo may feel safer, but it wont protect you long-term.

If we're so adept at identifying medical problems and making diagnoses, then can't we fix our own problems?

Cat Cafés are establishments that allow patrons to engage and interact with cats while drinking their coffee. Some animal welfare organizations are concerned the cafés are not in the best interest of the cat.

This doctor kept it all straight, even after a bonk on the head.

A new report based on traveler reviews says Russia's cultural capital is the best place for a cruise vacation.

Dr. Greenskin's morning quickly switches from Pokemon GO to an impromptu discussion on her investment in the practice with Dr. Codger.

A study designed to determine if there was enough genetic variation in English bulldogs to correct genotypic and phentoypic abnormalities found the breed has lost most, if not all, of its genetic diversity.

Squeeze, roll and punch your way to a calmer day in veterinary practice with these toys.

You can confront todays economic challenges AND remain optimistic about the veterinary field at the same time. Here are 3 tips to help you thrive.

I scribbled down some good advice for practice managers and practice owners from a past Veterinary Economics article contest winner at a Kansas City practice manager association meeting.

The show, which debuts on Nat Geo WILD, features a Houston veterinary hospital.

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.