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…

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:…

Self-care can only do so much for individuals in a toxic environment

Veterinary wellbeing is a shared responsibility. Individuals, practice teams and owners, and organizations such as the AVMA all have important roles…

Wellness and well-being do not mean the same thing

The AVMA continues to provide timely and relevant resources in its ongoing commitment to improve the personal and professional well-being of all…

Mental health and wellbeing are vital concerns for veterinary medicine. Everyone has a role in improving the wellbeing of the veterinary team.

The Professional Quality of Life assessment measures negative and positive effects of helping others who experience suffering and trauma.

This page contains links to websites that were created and are maintained by other organizations. The AVMA has included these links because we think…

Summit explores individual, group efforts to achieve this shift, as well as suicide prevention

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.…

Calling all veterinary professionals interested in working toward greater wellbeing across our shared community. Registration has opened for the 2019…

AVMA is proud to begin offering a new certificate program that empowers veterinarians and team members with the knowledge and skills to create a…

President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong In the workplace, wellbeing plays an important role in determining not only individual health and happiness, but…

Veterinary health and wellbeing are top of mind for veterinarians across the profession, including at the AVMA. As you and your veterinary team…

Veterinarians, practice managers and other veterinary professionals joined mental health experts last week to explore practical tools and strategies…

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…

A profession-wide summit meeting will bring together experts from both within and outside of the veterinary community next month to address vital…

If you find the holidays stressful, you’re certainly not alone. There are simple things you can do to take back control and boost your spirits.

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…

The American Animal Hospital Association has launched the Healthy Workplace Culture Initiative to address mental health issues in the veterinary…

State laws for veterinary wellbeing programs vary. They may include peer assistance, professional recovery, dependency, impairment, diversion,…

Amid wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters, many people are rightfully focused on the fundamentals of survival: food, clothing and…

Depending where you live, the depth and scope of professional wellness programs available to veterinarians vary widely on a state-by-state basis. So…

Prior to the summit, the Veterinary Mental Health Profes­sionals Group got together.