5 protein tips to help veterinary professionals last long shifts—from a strength specialist

Long shifts, patient lifting, and the endless kneeling, squatting, and twisting of clinical work all draw on the same account: physical strength. In the latest episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, occupational therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, made the case that consistent, quality protein intake is one of the highest-return habits a veterinary professional can build to keep that account funded for decades.

In that "Rapid Rounds" segment—5 tips in 5 minutes—Shaw and cohost Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, discussed how much protein to aim for, when to eat it, and why the source matters as much as the grams. The 5 tips above are drawn from that conversation.