Wellbeing & Lifestyle

There are lots of ways to approach this conversation. Steve Noonan, DVM, who's lived through his own depression, has these suggestions.

Are you an introverted veterinarian whos drained by human interaction? Youre not alone (although you probably wish you were).

You don't have to escape to a mountain retreat to find moments of peace

Why should all those touchy-feely, sappy-happy optimists have all the fun? Let's get critical and cranky. Remember: Complaining is a valid venting mechanism. I think some psychologist said that somewhere.

A Chilean flamingo that became famous for its dancing was euthanized this week after a brutal attack by a theme park guest.

Happy employees make happy clients, and what suits baby boomers may not fit millennials.

Are you an "owner type"? Find out right here. Here's what I struggle with and what I truly enjoy about owning a veterinary hospital.

Laugh with Sarah Wooten, DVM, as she shows off the signs that tell her she's an overworked and sleep-deprived mom in veterinary medicine.

Is there a shortcut to personal change and transformation? These experts say veterinarians need to cut themselves some slackthen cut out their bad habits.

Feeling cynical? Find out why you've got one of the best jobs in the world.

This strategy isnt easy, but the resultswhen I manage itare definitely powerful.

My anxiety and sadness got so bad I passed out in a bathroom at my veterinary clinic and finally faced how bad it had gotten when I wound up in the hospital. I got help. I hope youor your loved onewill too.

There are many ways to cope with stress. It’s important to find out what works for you and just go with it.

An associate's anxiety was crippling our team. The team members were frustrated and complaining. Something needed to change at this dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year contestant's veterinary hospital. So they made a plan ...

Compassion fatigue is a real and dangerous threat to the health of veterinary professionals and their patients, but Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Veterinary Technician Becky Murray has mapped out a guide for healthy coping.

Our two-doctor veterinary show turned into a solo act when a DVM went out on a well-deserved maternity leave. Here are seven pieces of advice for other managers and teams living through a veterinarian's extended leave.

Last year's national pet adoption event resulted in nearly 20,000 pet adoptions. Organizers hope to top that number this year.

"One does not simply walk" fearlessly through life. Dr. Hilal Dogan knew that FOR SURE in the case of her early fear of surgery.

(En)lighten your veterinary teams load with this tip from Annette Engler, a 2016 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year contestant.

When it comes to having it all as a veterinarian, there are a few things you need to give up too.

Veterinarians Karen Bradley and Sarah Wooten map out their roads less traveled with directions on how to prepare and encouragement to get started and keep going.

Join me and imagine, if you will, a fantasy practice that doesn't follow the rulesa practice that everyone owns, the pay is great and slacking isn't tolerated.

You know her as oncologist Dr. Sue Cancer Vet, the force behind the See Something, Do Something early cancer detection campaign. This could also be the tagline for her life adventures thus far.

Whether its suicidal thoughts or drug addiction haunting our colleagues, are we doing enough to protect them from themselves ... and offering them the resources to get the help they need?

Use this handout to familiarize your team with the warnings signs that signal burnout.

A list of the worst veterinary career advice Ive ever received (and promptly discarded)

’Boomerang’ kids typically raise a host of financial and family issues. That’s why open communication and setting some basic ground rules are important.

Founder Nicole McArthur hopes Facebook group will help struggling veterinarians know theyre not alone.

Cultivating friendships as well as outside interests makes for a rich life.

Dr. Marty Becker helped this dvm360 reader get the best of his friendsand brought light to an issue he can relate to all too well.