Traumatic brain injury: A veterinarian never forgets

The same survey found that owners with the strongest bonds to their pets were more likely to visit the veterinarian regularly and keep up with vaccinations.

Veterinary professionals may face physical strain from routine tasks such as floor exams, dental procedures, patient restraint, and lifting. Here are 6 common sources of ergonomic risk and strategies to help reduce the strain.

In a voluntary dvm360 survey of 146 veterinary professionals, nearly 3 in 4 reported moderate or severe burnout, with administrative burden, workload, and staffing shortages among the most frequently cited stressors. Written responses raised concerns about compensation, client behavior, and revenue-driven appointment quotas.

Bethany Weinheimer, DVM, discusses authentic values, the power of “no,” and building a veterinary career that lasts.

Veterinary professionals face elevated suicide risk, influenced by both workplace pressures and personal challenges. This article explores how individuals and veterinary workplaces can strengthen protective factors, foster supportive environments, and improve access to mental health resources.

A conversation on how adjusting body positioning and building physical strength can help veterinary professionals manage the physical demands of patient care and reduce injury risk.