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Veterinary profession heading in right direction with mental health
Merck Animal Health released findings from its most recent comprehensive veterinary wellbeing study on January 15 at the 2024 Veterinary Meeting &…
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Finding calm amid the chaos
The stigma associated with mental illness often prevents veterinarians from discussing the topic, let alone seeking help
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New COVID-19 tool: Essential employee authorization
In some places where non-essential businesses have been told to close, employees may need documentation that shows they work for essential businesses.…
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Kick off 2022 with AVMA’s virtual career fair
Jobseekers and hiring managers, here’s an event you won’t want to miss: The AVMA Veterinary Career Center and Veterinary Career Network will greet…
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Speak my language
Across the United States, people speak an estimated 350 different languages. According to Access to Care, a report from the Pet Health Equity Program…
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The Generation Factor
This year’s Banfield Pet Health Care Industry Summit, held Aug. 12-13 in Portland, Oregon, focused on the topic of generational differences
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HOD addresses sexual harassment
Veterinary leaders are moving forward with a strategy to increase awareness of sexual harassment in the profession and create related resources.
Practice management
Thriving in veterinary practice means consistently achieving goals and growth, while maintaining balance in all aspects of our lives. AVMA can help…
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Better integrating the robust veterinary technician skill set into practice
Credentialed veterinary technicians (CVTs) are versatile members of the veterinary care team, expertly tackling responsibilities in nursing, imaging,…
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Wellness as an everyday affair
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ fourth annual Veterinary Health and Wellness Summit focused on a challenging question: How…
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Veterinary mental health initiatives taking shape nationally, locally
Since the AVMA held its Veterinary Wellness Roundtable in March, those who attended have started to advance mental health and well-being initiatives…
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Walking the talk
Dr. Kathleen M. Anderson is thankful for the mentorship she’s received over the years.
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Intentional, reciprocal communication: keys to effective leadership
Josh Vaisman, founder of Flourish Veterinary Consulting, and Andi Davison, a licensed veterinarian technician, gave the presentation “If You Ain’t…
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Veterinary wellness roundtable advances conversation
The participants talked about major causes of wellness issues among veterinarians, strategies to promote wellness among veterinary professionals,…
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Turn to the AVMA for hiring resources
The AVMA offers various resources for employers looking to hire, including classified advertisements in the JAVMA and on the AVMA Veterinary Career…
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AAHA releases veterinary technician utilization guidelines
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently released the 2023 AAHA Technician Utilization Guidelines to help veterinary clinics properly…
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Hiring crunch
Across the country, the veterinary job market has turned around since the Great Recession. Only 1.6 percent of veterinarians reported they were…
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Pay transparency laws gaining traction in some areas
More states have started mandating that job postings include salary information as a way to add greater transparency to the hiring process, including…
Creating a job listing that stands out
Finding the right candidate for your team is a vital part of your practice’s success. These strategies will help you market an open position and…
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Prioritizing well-being at the institutional level
Self-care can only do so much for individuals in a toxic environment
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Kill the veterinary practice to save it
The exponential growth of technology and changing consumer demand are driving a paradigm shift in the way workplaces are run.
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A day in the life of an emergency veterinary clinic
JAVMA News shadowed veterinarians and other staff members at Iowa Veterinary Specialties in Des Moines, Iowa, to get a feel for how they’re getting by…
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It’s all about the horse ... and the client
The American Association of Equine Practitioners unveiled a new program called AAEP Touch to help members improve their relationships with horse…
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Taking the Pulse
This year marks the 20th anniversary of National Veterinary Technician Week. In that short amount of time, the profession has evolved in several…
Rabies pre-exposure vaccination and titers for the veterinary team
Rabies exposure is an occupational hazard for veterinary professionals, and preventive measures are necessary to protect veterinary teams.