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Study captures pandemic’s impact on veterinary profession
Merck Animal Health released findings from its third well-being study, which found that the percentage of veterinarians with serious psychological…
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AVMA and RCVS join forces on veterinary mental health
Veterinarians and veterinary organizations across the world share a commitment to enhancing the wellbeing and mental health of veterinary team…
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AVMA joins well-being group, horse sedative approved, electronic health certificates allowed
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November webinar: Do we have a mental health crisis?
Veterinary mental health and wellbeing are key concerns for AVMA members – and for the AVMA. As part of our commitment to address them, we…
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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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Taking mental health in a positive direction
For the past few years, the veterinary profession has increasingly studied and grappled with how it is affected by certain mental health issues,…
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Turn to AVMA and others for resources to improve workplace culture
Veterinary practices looking to improve their workplace culture need look no further than the AVMA and other organizations, which offer a wealth of…
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WSAVA targets veterinary wellness
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s Professional Wellness Group is working to support the health and well-being of all veterinary…
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Morris Animal Foundation issues health study guidelines
Morris Animal Foundation has been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of companion animals and wildlife
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Human-animal interaction and the human-animal bond
The human-animal bond is a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors considered…
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Social worker joins AVMA staff
A leader in the effort to improve the mental health and well-being of veterinary professionals, Jennifer Brandt, PhD, has been hired at the AVMA
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Support for veterinary extension and outreach services
Veterinary extension and outreach services play a vital role to protect the health and wellbeing of animals, contribute to public health, and…
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AKC foundation funding research on canine athletes
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation is calling for proposals for research on the health, well-being, and
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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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Conference fosters dialogue on cattle welfare
Months after an undercover activist filmed abusive handling of dairy cows at a California slaughterhouse, leading to a massive beef
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Help prevent suicide in veterinary medicine
Protecting the wellbeing of ourselves and our colleagues is a priority for veterinary professionals year-round, and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month…
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Achieve your personal goals with help from AVMA
AVMA has many resources to help veterinarians thrive in our personal lives. They range from budgeting and wellbeing tools to discounts on…
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Mental health tools for stressful times
Self-care isn’t negotiable, especially during times like these, said Jen Brandt, PhD, the director of well-being, diversity, and inclusion initiatives…
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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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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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AAHA Connexity takes on topics that keep veterinarians up at night
The American Animal Hospital Association took a radically new approach to its annual conference this year,
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COVID-19: New guidance on PPE, mobile practice issues, more
New materials on our COVID-19 webpage include guidelines for conserving PPE, advice for mobile and house call veterinarians, wellbeing tips, and…
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New federal laboratory studies livestock stressors
The Agriculture Department's Agricultural Research Service opened a 2,300 sq. ft. Farm Animal Behavior and Well-Being Laboratory
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New AVMA president commits to member wellness
Dr. Tom Meyer told the AVMA House of Delegates this past August that, as 2016-2017 AVMA president, he will ensure that the Association continues to be…
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Shift your perspective to hone leadership skills
Applying the platinum rule—treat others the way they want to be treated—requires the ability to meet people where they are. Dialectical behavior…