Career Development

This author is sick of hearing, I want to sell my practice ASAPjust like youre sick of hearing, I knew I should have brought Max in sooner.

Four veterinarians share how they faced burnout and made veterinary medicine work for them.

Your advice from the 2015 dvm360 Job Satisfaction Survey.

Understanding the signs, symptoms and causes of mental health issues may help to identify problems in yourself and your veterinary colleagues.

Mental health isnt an issue that affects just a few isolated individuals. Its something the entire veterinary profession needs to be aware ofthat is, if it wants to protect its members from depression and a staggeringly high risk for suicide.

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

Its time to work on these issues to live happier lives.

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

Find out how you can be your veterinary practices MVP with these tips from Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, in her CVC D.C. session, Becoming the Indispensable Team Member.

The 2015 dvm360 Job Satisfaction Study suggests older associates are more satisfied with relationships, but just as worried about finances.

Youre putting on a show in the exam room, but are you award-winning or blooper reel ready?

Dr. Andy Roark recommends leveraging confrontation to benefit clinic and client.

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

Demand more from the profession and defend our value.

Confronting some of the veterinary profession's deepest issues: depression, compassion fatigue, burnoutand a high suicide risk.

Heads up! How you stand can show pet owners and coworkers what you stand forhigh-quality client service and veterinary care. It also builds self-confidence and sends positive vibes to those around you. Or you could flub your client interactions with bad body language that says back off!

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

High-flying women like Drs. Karen Bradley and Lori Teller are role models for me in my career.

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

Dr. Chip Ponsford explores how to "tend" your veterinary practice in order to harvest an efficient, successful business.

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

What Toyota has to teach veterinary hospitals.

Veterinary Economics and the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association want to hear about your stellar practice manager (and reward them too).

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.

Obtaining certification as a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner will not only help you provide the next level of care to patientsit may also help you reach a new level of personal and professional growth.