Wellbeing & Lifestyle
Veterinary medicine and substance use
A clinical look at a common concern
Short film highlights mental health struggles in veterinary medicine
The Dog is a fictional story featuring actress Kate Walsh as an overworked veterinarian over a 24-hour period with challenges that include a power outage and an ethical dilemma.
Cultivating veterinary excellence – mentorship and culture
Katie Fish, DVM, and Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, breakdown how she is advocating for a positive and supportive workplace, plus what shifted her focus from clinical practice to focusing on mentorship
Survey finds fewer than half of veterinarians feel the profession is appreciated
The research was led by Boehringer Ingelheim and included more than 1000 global respondents
5 things new graduates should know
New graduates entering the veterinary profession should carefully consider the type of clinic they choose to work at for the first few years of their career
The feeding platform at Camp Leakey
A wildlife photographer share more about the feeding platform for the orangutans
Veterinary care provider announces partnership to reduce carbon emissions from anesthetic gas
Mars Veterinary Health will be the first to introduce this in-clinic solution to help support sustainability goals
Milestone made: 1000 Veterans paired with service dogs
K9s For Warriors marks a significant achievement in its efforts to support veterans in need
3 secrets to team retention
Setting a purpose, clear expectations, and psychological safety measures can help meet the bottom line with employee retention
A passion for compassion
Dan Bieck, DVM, shares how he is working to improve euthanasia appointments for the patient, client, and veterinary team
3 must-reads from Fetch Charlotte 2024
The morning keynote sessions presented during the conference are spotlighted.
How to flourish with a growth mindset
Day 2 keynote speaker, Ernie Ward, DVM, CVFT, lectures on the power of challenges and how to use change to your advantage
Inside Heart and Paw with chief veterinary officer George Melillo
Learn about the unique features and vision behind Heart and Paw’s pet care facilities
Veterans report healthier cortisol levels from the support and companionship of service dogs
A new study showed veterans with PTSD benefited from having a service dog compared to those without one
Wellbeing for everyone in the clinic
This Valentine's Day, be sure to take care of yourself and your wellbeing
AI vs burnout
Veterinary hospitals all over the country are understaffed, overworked, and burned out. How is a chatbot going to save us?
Strategies to counteract distorted thinking
Chronic negative thinking at work can lead to several mental health struggles including burnout, compassion fatigue, and more, if left untreated
The veterinary profession and its impact on climate change
Veterinary experts discuss how this profession can have an effect on the environment and what you can do to help prevent global warming
Combating 4 harmful workplace mindsets
The president of Not One More Vet explains common downfalls of veterinary teams and how to fix your toxic clinic culture
Dan Levy finds common ground with veterinary professionals
The Hollywood actor-writer-director was a featured speaker at the VMX conference in Orlando, Florida
Nurturing strength through resilience in veterinary practice
How to adapt, cope, and maintain well-being in the face of high-pressure professional demands
Top Vet Blast Podcast episodes of 2023: #6
We have compiled a countdown of our top Vet Blast Podcast Episodes in 2023, here is number 6
3 must-sees for the holidays
These videos provide insight that will help keep you and companion animals safe and comforted, while also sharing some of the joy and merriment of the season.
Board-certified veterinary surgeon receives philanthropy award
Chief of staff at Long Island Veterinary Specialists was honored for this inaugural award from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Overcoming workplace ruts
Eight ways to help you reignite your passion for veterinary medicine
Crocheting for better well-being
An internist shares her passion outside of veterinary medicine
How to leverage allyship to create more inclusive cultures
If a workplace or any environment is inclusive, then those who work there or visit will feel that they belong
Honoring Practice Manager Appreciation Week 2023
The key role these professionals play in cultivating a successful, positive workplace
Safe spaces for survivors and their pets
Katie Campbell shares how RedRover is helping individuals experiencing domestic violence keep their pets and maintain the human-animal bond while also keeping them and their pets out of harm’s way
New university podcast featuring clinical and research faculty
The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine debuted its new show November, 1, 2023