Wellbeing & Lifestyle
An ounce of motivation worth a pound of cure
Kansas City -- Popular pet-book author, columnist and TV personality Dr. Marty Becker urged veterinarians at CVC Kansas City to rekindle their love with the profession and the animals they have taken an oath to heal.
Ladies, make sure you get your zzzzz's
Lack of sleep can cause heart trouble, study shows.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Let's get physical
It's time to get off the couch and get physical.
Exerting too much self-control could backfire
Go ahead. Let go every once in awhile. Otherwise you may end up going overboard at just the wrong moment.
Kick back with Womack
Country music sensation Lee Ann Womack sings exclusively for CVC Kansas City attendees.
CVC Kansas City: Your chance to network
Learn outside the classroom setting.
Discover the demogaphics of today's veterinarian
Gender, age, kids, years in practice, and more on today's veterinarian and Veterinary Economics reader.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: How was your vacation?
Have you taken a break this summer? If not, Dr. Fitzgerald recommends doing so ASAP.
Tips for women on work-life balance
You can't do it all. But a speaker at this year's AVMA conference has seven steps to help you do what's most important.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: We're not in it to be famous
Dr. Fitzgerald explores our society's addiction to fame.
Hotel accommodations for CVC in Kansas City 2009
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Psst...Gossip is good for your health
Gab sessions reduce stress and anxiety.
Exploring cost of education, generational differences
Read more from the DVM Newsmakers Summit.
Mark Opperman: How to develop "10" employees
Practice managers, listen up-Veterinary Economics Managers' Retreat shows you how to change your practice for the better right now.
4 ways to create your own luck
Good fortune isn't found. It's made.
Comedic relief online
Your cartoons crack me up.
Blog: My worst day at the clinic
Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board member Dr. Andrew Rollo talks about a bad with one unexpected silver lining.
Benefits to short-term stress
The busier you are, the healthier your immune system.
Veterinarians more at risk for suicide in spring
April showers bring May flowers, but the wet weather may also bring a higher incidence of suicides.
5 country music lessons
Take a look at chart-topping country song titles for career inspiration and guidance.
Finding generational middle ground
What a brand-new, young associate might say to her Baby Boomer employer and vice-versa.
Pets and the city
Dogs in the city make a rainy day in the big city brighter.
Face off: Two generations reflect on their differences
National Report: Generation X and Baby Boomers are different, but they have one important thing in common - they are veterinarians.
Mark Opperman's thoughts on the Managers' Retreat at CVC East.
Mark Opperman, CVPM, spoke at the full-day interactive Veterinary Economics Managers' Retreat in Baltimore. Here's more on the topics he covered in the session.
Talk about an avid reader
An office manager catches her rescue thoroughly enjoying a Firstline.
Compassion fatigue (Proceedings)
Compassion fatigue is a common and expected result of stress.
Public-health DVM shortage called 'critical'
The dramatic shortage of public-health veterinarians could put the nation at risk.
A dose of the best medicine
Veterinarians and team members alike can cure work woes with laughter.
10 ways to be a lifesaver
Must-have survival saviors.
Q&A: Becoming Dr. Dad
I'm going to be a father soon. How can I make time to be with my child without sacrificing my duties as a doctor?