Wellbeing & Lifestyle

The global medical technology company says the acquisition provides a strong entry point into the veterinary space and will help expand existing therapeutic and diagnostic solutions.

Who controls an animal’s care when its owners split up? Things can get nasty, and the veterinarian may be caught in the middle.

In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Adam Christman talks with Maureen Joseph, chief people officer at GoodVets, about core values and culture in veterinary practices.

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The new ruling allows air carriers, for the first time, to recognize emotional support animals as pets rather than service animals.

Should a team member be fired for one isolated incident of physical abuse toward a seemingly aggressive patient during these stressful, unprecedented times?

A sneak peak at this week’s headlines.

The VHMA seeks to promote excellence in the veterinary field by opening the pipeline towards a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive profession.

Results from a recent study found that veterinary team members under age 30 had the highest burnout rates and were less enthusiastic about their jobs.

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Communication experts Carolyn Shadle, PhD, and John Meyer, PhD, offer useful strategies for diffusing staff conflict at your veterinary practice.

While charged with managing the health of 4-legged patients, veterinarians must also be cognizant of burnout in their 2-legged caregivers when those pets are sick. To do so, we must also care for ourselves.

This spunky pooch, who busted through a window to greet a neighbor, received the 12th annual Hambone Award for the “most unusual pet insurance claim,” presented by Nationwide.

Here are just a few of our favorite things from 2020.

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is joined by practice manager Alec Failor and practice owner Tracy Sands, DVM, who discuss strategies for balancing work and personal life.

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Two working DVM moms answer questions from attendees at the Fetch dvm360® virtual conference.

This 1-hour event is a must for veterinary technicians, managers, and veterinarians, especially working mothers in the profession.

Pet owners have to employ coping strategies to buffer them through the trauma of euthanizing their pets. A new study reveals—on a grand scale—how they seek comfort.

The road to practice ownership for veterinarian moms may be rough at first, but it’s absolutely doable—and tremendously rewarding when you do it right.

Blowing off steam may feel good, but it’s a momentary relief that can carry negative results. Understanding why we vent can help us find healthy alternatives.

How to build rapport with Latinx pet owners, plus some basic Spanish vocabulary every team member should know.

The grant, sponsored by Zoetis Petcare, is designed to help more people of color become veterinarians.

Have you been a victim of bullying, or is it an issue in your veterinary practice? Here are some ways to identify, manage, and help prevent workplace bullying.

Check our site throughout the week for coverage of our second Fetch dvm360 virtual conference.

To achieve your goals and make an impact on the world around you, look inward.

Veterans with PTSD have to wait years before qualifying for a service dog. To reinforce the need for service dogs in this population, a Purdue University scientist and associate professor provides scientific data revealing benefits like reduced anger, anxiety, and better sleep.

Some of the most challenging, yet gratifying moments are unexpected.

Gratitude should never be forgotten or underestimated.

Now is the time to hyperfocus our efforts on improving veterinary well-being.