Wellbeing & Lifestyle

It may seem simple, but experts say wellnessphysical and emotionalbegins with basic fundamentals to protect you when times get tough.

Use this tool to assess your physical and mental well-being in veterinary practice.

A first look at the 2015 Veterinary Economics Career and Family Survey examines how veterinarians personal choices correspond to overall happiness.

Dive into the data from the 2015 Veterinary Economics Career and Family Survey to see the characteristics that correspond most with happinessand unhappiness.

Post this self-care assessment in your clinic to keep personal well-being front-of-mind for your veterinary team.

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Heres what veterinarians wish they had done differently, according to the 2015 Veterinary Economics Career and Family Survey.

Comments on what you struggle with as veterinariansand where you find hope and happiness as well.

Not everyone can empathize with those who struggle, but the veterinary profession must address its inherent mental health risks.

Patty Khuly, a Miami-based small animal veterinarian, column writer and blogger, shares how she became a veterinary writer.

Women are redefining success for themselvesand our profession needs to do it too.

This growing effort allows veterinary professionals to express themselves freely, without being judged, and encourages creativity and solidarity within the veterinary community

Learn what Dr. Marty Becker does to recharge during busy days in veterinary practice.

Inconsistent protocols and hiring and firing top the list.

In addition to the specific jobs that managers assume under the five areas of responsibility, there are personal skills, qualities and preferences that managers should either be comfortable with or be interested in refining. Ask yourself these questions.

What youd ask and what youd never think to ask a leading voice of veterinary medicine.

Do you know what factors influence your pay? And would you be willing to work someplace else if you could earn more?

Take the test. Be inspired. Change your life.

Clear mind, lower stress and better emotional resilience are the goals. Learn more about mindfulness and how to live more in the moment and less in a regretful past or panicked future.

Find fun amid a serious day and lift team morale for the good of everyone.

Veterinary conference attendees dug down deep to explore skills, desires and personality to navigate the bumpy path to veterinary clinic ownership.

Embracing risk, anticipating change among Apple co-founders guiding principles.

If you or someone you love or work with seem down, dont dismiss that. Everyone in veterinary medicine can help as holiday stress and high expectations buffet the vulnerable: Just talk and listen.

This reader was moved by a colleague's suicide to share his emotional coping mechanisms for veterinary students, associates and long-time DVMs.

If you have to ask, associate, the answer is "no." Just kidding. Take this quiz.