Client education materials
Materials for private-practice veterinarians to offer clients: posters and handouts for the clinic; dog bite prevention info; Spanish-language tools;…
Spanish-language resources
Vea esta página en español The American Veterinary Medical Association has many items available for you to view, print and download for free in…
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Don’t sit—get fit!
Montgomery is president and founder of K9 Fit Club, a Chicago-based business with plans to open some 30 exercise clubs catering to dog owners…
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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…
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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.
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Free training offered in suicide prevention
As part of its ongoing well-being initiative, the AVMA launched a training program Nov. 19 to help members identify and aid individuals who may be at…
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Hurt at work
People working in the veterinary services profession were the second most likely to have nonfatal work-related injuries in 2016, behind nursing and…
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Resolve to share New Year’s resolutions with pet owners
You’ve made resolutions for yourself and your business to support personal wellbeing and practice success in the coming year. Now spread the love and…
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How to thrive in practice
The AVMA held a roundtable of thought leaders in March to discuss "Thriving in Clinical Practice."
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VMX features second well-being study
Merck Animal Health released the results of the second Merck Animal Health Veterinarian Wellbeing Study during the 2020 Veterinary Meeting & Expo.…
National Pet Week veterinary toolkit
National Pet Week® helps veterinarians promote responsible pet ownership and honor the pets in our lives. Use these practical tools for veterinary…
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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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When death comes suddenly to a pet
Among the common causes of sudden unexpected death in cats and dogs are heart disease, trauma, and toxicity. Veterinarians can help grieving pet…
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Answering clients’ questions about CIRDC
Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) is in the news, and clients understandably have questions. Here’s information you can share to…