JAVMA news
Improve mental health by reconnecting with human nature
Shimi Kang, MD, prescribes daily downtime, social connections, and play to help people return to “being human.”
JAVMA news
For human needs, some veterinary clinics are turning to a professional
Veterinarians aren’t always equipped to deal with every moral, ethical, and emotional dilemma they encounter with clients.
JAVMA news
Behavior pioneer inspired many to learn humane, positive techniques
Dr. Sophia Yin was well-known as an animal behavior expert who dedicated her life to educating pet owners and also veterinarians
JAVMA news
Screening and early detection
Veterinarians encourage pet owners to get preventive care for their pets, yet may often be guilty of not taking the same good care of themselves.
JAVMA news
WVC becomes Viticus Group
The Western Veterinary Conference became WVC in 2014. Now the organization has been renamed as Viticus Group, reflecting its expansion to education in…
JAVMA news
AVMA GHLIT to sponsor health screenings at convention
The AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust will once again invite AVMA members to take
JAVMA news
UK leads by example when it comes to wellness
As the U.S. veterinary medical profession grapples with how to measure and address the prevalence of mental illness and distress among practitioners,…
blog
Coping with natural disasters: Care for animals and emotional wellbeing
AVMA resources help animal owners & veterinarians The hearts of AVMA members and staff are with Californians as wildfires once again burn across…
JAVMA news
Ending life well
Pending guidance on depopulation and updated guidance on euthanasia acknowledge that decisions on animal death are difficult even for experts.
JAVMA news
Summit explores the animal solution to social isolation
A group of public health, research, gerontology, and veterinary leaders gathered at the first Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Companion Animals…
blog
COVID-19: FDA issues warning after death of man who ingested fish product
The consumer alert followed the death of an Arizona man who ingested chloroquine phosphate.
JAVMA news
AVMA, pediatrics academy collaborate toward one health
The AVMA and American Academy of Pediatrics adopted a joint statement, “The Value of Professional Collaboration in Protecting the Health of People and…
JAVMA news
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:…
JAVMA news
Veterinarians' role in the AIDS crisis
If veterinarians don't get involved, HIV-infected people may be denied the powerful therapeutic effect of pets
JAVMA news
When caring too much is an occupational hazard
Compassion fatigue is responsible for the loss of some of the most brilliant, caring people in the veterinary profession,
blog
Focus on wellbeing during Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect opportunity to take stock of our emotional and mental wellbeing – both as individuals and…
blog
COVID-19: Resources for shelters, food animal veterinarians
Two new AVMA resources provide practical guidance for animal shelter personnel and food animal veterinarians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
JAVMA news
Moral stress the top trigger in veterinarians’ compassion fatigue
Handling ethical dilemmas is the most common cause of poor wellness in veterinary medicine, in the opinion of psychotherapist and compassion fatigue…
blog
Chart of the Month: What’s in your benefits package?
Knowing what benefits other veterinarians are receiving can help us appreciate what’s possible, both as employees and employers.
JAVMA news
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…
JAVMA news
On the world stage
The WVA celebrated its 150th anniversary during the 31st WVC, Sept. 17-20 in Prague.
JAVMA news
AVMA GHLIT continues commitment to wellness
Every year, hundreds of attendees at the AVMA Annual Convention take advantage of the health screenings offered at the Wellness
JAVMA news
AVMA offers well-being, suicide prevention resources
The AVMA has been doing a lot of work with an emphasis on well-being—both public facing and behind the scenes—on behalf of veterinary professionals…
JAVMA news
Study looks at how veterinarians cope with patient death
A study has looked at the stated thoughts and reactions of veterinarians who work in shelters and spay-neuter clinics
blog
Newest COVID-19 webinar addresses grief
A growing library of free webinars on AVMA Axon supports all veterinary professionals in addressing the “new normal.”