Wellbeing & Lifestyle
Veterinarians are cooler than physicians
We should celebrate how multi-species knowledge, multidisciplinary work and amazing levels of client service help us outperform other medical professionals.
Gregg Takashima, DVM, stole his first petand saved lives in the process
This veterinarian believed so much in the human-animal bond he liberated his surgery dog while in veterinary school, leading to a change in university policy.
University of Tennessee requires self-health classes for veterinary students
Success and wellness course will emphasize five areas of mental, physical and professional health.
3 sexist comments female veterinarians have heard at work
UGH. We asked associates what folks have said to them, and were sorry to hear that clients and colleagues still say this stuff in 2015.
How to chase that runners high in a busy veterinary life
Part three in this series looks at using exercise to fight stress, create happiness and improve your job satisfaction in veterinary practice.
Bringing life into focus
Goals help us determine what is and isnt fulfilling in our lives.
Buddying up to stress
Changing how you think about this alleged enemy can alter your physiology, according to one TED-Talker.
What veterinary associates today want and need in a great job
Our fictional Dr. Alex Doe exemplifies real-life survey results on what theyre looking for in the workplace.
Diving into a veterinary partnership? Check out these 9 FAQs first
Templates make the business paperwork easy, but the catch is knowing where to look for problems.
Tweets from the Women's Veterinary Leadership Development reception at CVC Kansas City
The session shared facts, studies and attendee's personal experiences regarding the feminization of the profession.
I treat rabbitsI don't treat dust bunnies: 4 takeaways on female veterinary leadership
A CVC forum hosted by dvm360 and WVLDI tackles issues confronting women in the profession.
Sick and feeble or fit and well? Its our choice
Tools of improv theater can boost our success in life.
Kindergarten life: All I really need to know about veterinary medicine I learned in kindergarten
We learned these 10 things long ago, and veterinary school students remind me of them daily.
How I learned to cope with euthanizing veterinary patients
Find your outlet to avoid compassion fatigue.
Use these 10 tips to take a successful vacation away from your veterinary practice
Download this checklist to plan how you'll leave and return to work.
Taking vacation is [im]possible
Actionable steps to make stepping away from your veterinary clinic actually work.
8 tips for better nutrition and hydration
How to take charge of your happiness
You have the power to change your situationand the profession.
When your 'emergency' isn't
As veterinarians we're wired for crisis, which can derail our personal goals is we're not careful.
Hypertonic phosphate enema intoxication in dogs and cats
Whether exposed due to an outdated therapeutic recommendation or a client attempting at-home treatment, your veterinary patients receiving these enemas need immediate attention.
Called beyond traditional veterinary practice
Dr. Jessica Vogelsang dedicates veterinary careerand her websiteto humor, compassion and good death experiences for pets.
Combatting suicide
Despite high military suicide rates, veterinarians are still more likely to be victims of suicide. Why?
I'm a veterinariannot a superhero
Or, Dr. Dean Scott's unapologetic objection to the veterinary profession's seemingly obligatory requirements to work long hours, be the good guy or care more about pets than their owners.
I confess: Im an ardent fan of the Vet Confessionals Project
Veterinarians, team members secrets are too good not to share.
Happiness is a well-rested veterinarian: 6 tips for better sleep tonight
Be the leader your veterinary team deserves
Transcend all the workplace drama
Think now: Practicing mindfulness in the veterinary clinic
Be emotionally present for your clients and your staff
Watch out for emotional danger signals in your veterinary colleagues
Learn these signs and take care of one another in the clinic
How CVC Washington D.C. inspired me to pursue happiness in veterinary medicine
Practice management speaker Dr. Mike Paul told CVC Washington, D.C., attendees to take charge of their lives and know what make them happy.
Top 5 signs it's time to quit your job in veterinary medicine
Dr. Andy Roark lists out some of the top signs you've fallen out of love with your job.