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Moving veterinary medicine beyond the status quo
Retention is the new recruitment, said Josh Vaisman, co-founder of Flourish Veterinary Consulting. He discussed in a presentation at the AVMA…
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Join us for the 2019 Veterinary Wellbeing Summit
Calling all veterinary professionals interested in working toward greater wellbeing across our shared community. Registration has opened for the 2019…
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Participation deadlines extended for two research studies
The deadlines to participate in two ongoing studies have been extended to January 23. One study focuses on veterinary burnout and the other on…
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Unlocking the benefits of emotional intelligence
Veterinary professionals attuned to their emotions are better equipped to handle stressful situations and relate to clients and colleagues. Two…
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How to prioritize, adapt workplace mental health strategies
Assessing how a veterinary clinic is performing financially is important for ensuring a profitable, well-run business.
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Help us put the “we” in wellbeing
Veterinary wellbeing is a shared responsibility. Individuals, practice teams and owners, and organizations such as the AVMA all have important roles…
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House passes bill making health care affordable for small businesses
On July 26, the House of Representatives passed the Small Business Health Fairness Act—a bill strongly supported by the AVMA
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Understanding and addressing veterinary workforce challenges
There are many questions circulating about the economics of veterinary practices, stress on the veterinary workforce, and veterinary teams’ wellbeing…
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Veterinary technician week celebrates resilience
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America is once again championing National Veterinary Technician Week, which is Oct. 16-22 this…
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Being Black in a white profession
“We all have experienced white clients who didn’t want us treating their pets,” said Dr. Michael Blackwell about the realities for Black veterinarians…
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Thanks for the memories, Denver
So many special moments came out of AVMA Convention 2023, held July 14-18 in Denver. Attendees had a chance to network at events such as the…
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At your service
Dr. Brown talks about these and other developments, including telemedicine, veterinary technician utilization, and access to care, in the following…
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An unconventional traditionalist
Dr. Tolani Francisco has worked on Brucella infection in bison and elk in Yellowstone National Park and on foot-and-mouth disease
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MentorVet, AVMA partner to launch national platform for veterinary career mentorship
MentorVet Connect is a new partnership between the AVMA and MentorVet, a growing entity that uses evidence-based approaches to empower veterinary…
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AVMA develops plan for combating sexual harassment in profession
A plan, developed by the AVMA Board of Directors at the request of the AVMA House of Delegates, outlines how the Association will help the veterinary…
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National Veterinary Technician Week focuses on self-care
The theme this year, “Who We Are When The Stethoscopes Come Off,” focuses on the critical aspect of self-care, said Ed Carlson, president of NAVTA.
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Social work expands in veterinary hospitals
Emergency and specialty hospitals are hiring social workers because of the benefits to their clients, staff members, and even patients. The field of…
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Moms meet up at conference of their own
The Veterinary Encouragement Conference wasn’t the first gathering for the DVMoms Facebook group, but the meeting helped solidify existing bonds and…
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AVMA website devoted to early-career veterinarians
Making the leap from veterinary school to the real world or from that first job into a new career path can seem like a daunting prospect.
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Using cell phones safely
Cell phones provide an important means of communication; however, when they are used while driving, they pose a distraction and a hazard.
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Defining well-being
Dr. Julie Ducoté argues that moving to a culture of well-being will help the veterinary industry. To prove it, she started in the most logical place:…
Student loan forgiveness and repayment programs
Devoting part or all of your career to public service, non-profit work, or rural practice can be a strategy to manage student debt.
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The toll it takes to earn a veterinary degree
Veterinary colleges say that while their current health and wellness programs are doing some good, they have substantial room for improvement
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President-elect candidates make their case
In the following interviews, they share their views of the AVMA and veterinary medicine.