Wellbeing resources for veterinary professionals
The wellbeing of veterinary professionals is one of the most important issues facing our profession, and a key focus of the AVMA. We have many…
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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:…
Veterinary Wellbeing Summit
The Veterinary Wellbeing Summit provides practical learning that supports wellbeing for all veterinary professionals. CE focuses on actionable…
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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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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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Taking responsibility for well-being in the workplace
Wellness and well-being do not mean the same thing
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Spotlight on veterinary well-being
The AVMA continues to provide timely and relevant resources in its ongoing commitment to improve the personal and professional well-being of all…
Setting up a workplace wellbeing program
Mental health and wellbeing are vital concerns for veterinary medicine. Everyone has a role in improving the wellbeing of the veterinary team.
Assess your wellbeing
The Professional Quality of Life assessment measures negative and positive effects of helping others who experience suffering and trauma.
Other wellbeing resources
This page contains links to websites that were created and are maintained by other organizations. The AVMA has included these links because we think…
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Updated and improved: Workplace wellbeing certificate
One of the most popular learning programs on AVMA Axon just got better. The Workplace Wellbeing Certificate Program has been updated for 2020 with…
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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.…
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Culture shift needed to enhance veterinary well-being
Summit explores individual, group efforts to achieve this shift, as well as suicide prevention
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Celebrate Wellness Week: Put the ‘WE’ in wellbeing
Veterinary Wellbeing Summit registration rate reduced for 1 week only It’s National Wellness Week, a reminder to us all that self care is important.…
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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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New certificate program supports veterinary wellbeing
AVMA is proud to begin offering a new certificate program that empowers veterinarians and team members with the knowledge and skills to create a…
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Wellbeing in the veterinary workplace: Collaboration and culture are key
President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong In the workplace, wellbeing plays an important role in determining not only individual health and happiness, but…
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100 Healthy Tips to Support a Culture of Wellbeing
Veterinary health and wellbeing are top of mind for veterinarians across the profession, including at the AVMA. As you and your veterinary team…
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Practical tips for wellbeing shared at veterinary summit
Veterinarians, practice managers and other veterinary professionals joined mental health experts last week to explore practical tools and strategies…
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Nine dimensions of wellbeing: holistic health for the veterinarian
If you have been following the AVMA’s involvement in issues related to the health and self-care of veterinary professionals, you will notice that we…
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Upcoming summit to examine wellbeing strategies for veterinarians
A profession-wide summit meeting will bring together experts from both within and outside of the veterinary community next month to address vital…
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Wheel of wellbeing: Healthful activities for body and mind
Improving the well-being of veterinarians and others in the veterinary team is a key concern for veterinary medicine and a key focus for the AVMA. Not…
State wellbeing programs for veterinary professionals
State laws for veterinary wellbeing programs vary. They may include peer assistance, professional recovery, dependency, impairment, diversion,…
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AAHA to foster well-being through workplace culture
The American Animal Hospital Association has launched the Healthy Workplace Culture Initiative to address mental health issues in the veterinary…