Career Development

... my client brought to me another pet emergency! Need a break from the chaos of the holiday season? Enjoy this little ditty we wrote just for you, the veterinary professionals whove witnessed just about everything. (Plus, some articles to get you through the days appointments.)

As more domestic violence shelters add pet accommodations, victims who might have remained in an abusive situation are seeking help. But there is more work to be done.

Sharing resources from her own educational journey on mental health, secondary trauma and burnout, Fetch dvm360 speaker Hilal Dogan, BVSc, CCTP, shared a pair of self-assessments and an urgent call for an important persons self-care—yours.

Whether its interval training or a search for fun, Fetch dvm360 keynote speakers Drs. Sue Ettinger and Mary Gardner have tips for building your beautiful, imperfect veterinary life.

There's no one perfect way to craft a veterinary practice mission statement. But Fetch dvm360 speaker Bash Halow, LVT, CVPM, tried to sell attendees on one easy way to get started.

A dive into data yields insights on the decision to hire a practice manager undertaken by different-sized veterinary practices—and how satisfied the owners and managers were with the results.

This veterinary hospital administrator impressed judges from dvm360 and the VHMA with her approach to team unity and change in the veterinary industry.

On the good side, veterinary websites and social media pages devoted to supporting struggling veterinary professionals are a good thing. On the bad side, when it turns to venting, that might be hurting, not helping.

With a little work and a lot of commitment, could the vision of trauma-informed care and leadership from the human medical world transform your veterinary hospital for the better?

The veterinary receptionists did their jobs, but things were a little curt, a little unfriendly, a little negative. So this 2019 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year finalist took herself (mostly) out of the equation when it came to meetings and let them come up with positive change themselves.

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association is offering a 20-module online certificate program for physician and veterinarian members to become certified as One Health Practitioners.

The days of set it and forget it when it comes to monitoring your veterinary hospitals finances are done. You cant fly blind as an ownerso start asking questions of the financial advisors at your disposal.

Disturbed to hear someone had a wait on a mental health hotline, this doctor and licensed social worker wants people to know that the calls do get through.

Drs. Mary Gardner and Sue Ettinger are pumped to share how they juggle a veterinary career and personal life.

Making a change in this world doesnt necessarily require an army of people or millions of dollars. All it really takes is you.

Consultants and other managers are invaluable resources to help you navigate tricky business situations at your veterinary practice.

The future veterinarians I talk to are sad and scared about their financial future in their new career. With the right planning and financial education, they shouldnt be. Whos going to join me in fighting this fight?

As the countrys economy goes, so goes the U.S. veterinary profession. A short but important presentation at the recent AVMA Economic Summit judged important indicators green, yellow or red for Americans financial future.

A new resource developed by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the AVMA and the AAVMC offers resources and advice for colleges of veterinary medicine when a student dies by suicide.

It might sound crazy, but research shows that overworking could affect your brain. If you and your team are working 40-hour plus weeks, it might be time make some adjustments.

Hungry for podcasts for veterinarians, team members and the pet owners they serve? Then this list is for you. Subscribe now (theyre all free).

One school dean believes there are moral issues involved in increasing access to veterinary schools for underrepresented groups, but also educational, societal and business benefits with increasing diversity.

A manager shouldnt jump from avoiding a difficult team member to disciplining and firing. You need to insert listening and sharing into your process, and the Exchange Strategy could help you do it.

How promoting selfcare in your veterinary practice can help address the suicide crisis in veterinary medicine.

I stumbled into a moderation job for Katherine Goldberg, DVM, LMSW, and inadvertently opened my eyes to a big need in the veterinary profession.

Make sure your veterinary practices safety protocol is up to date by implementing one or both of these strategies.

What are you waiting for? This advice for veterinary practice owners, managers and team members can help you start the challenging but inspiring journey to transform your hospitals culture from negative to positive.

Veterinary practice is hard enough without an impatient, demanding yeller in your life. Here are steps to change your thinking, to try to change a boss behavior and maybe to get out, if you can.

If youre bumping up against the ceiling of a job as a veterinary technician, its time to have some fun exploring your interests and your passions and doing the work of networking (it wont be so bad). Ready to start?

Avoid the drama by following a more approach to hiring veterinary associates and team members right the first time.