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How and Why To Access Mental Health Support (Whether in Crisis or Not)
In my veterinary career, I have seen firsthand the toll the profession can take on mental health. There have been multiple times throughout my work as a vet tech when…
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Why we need to be careful how we talk about suicides among veterinary professionals
Hardly a week goes by when I don’t receive a Google alert or see some glaring headline about suicides in the veterinary profession. Even Time Magazine has weighed in on…
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Five Tips for Battling Burnout in Veterinary Practice
Do you feel emotionally drained by your clients? Are you frustrated by your work or feel that you are working too hard? Does working with people all day require massive…
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Time Management Hacks for Busy Veterinary Professionals
As an entrepreneur, a busy emergency and critical care specialist, and a veterinary professional, managing time effectively is non-negotiable. Being a solo parent adds another layer of complexity. The reality…
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Preventing Injuries in Veterinary Practice
Safeguarding the Wellbeing of Veterinary Teams If you work in the veterinary profession for long enough, you will experience or witness some sort of work-related injury. While veterinary team members…
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Celebrating Pride Month in Support of LGBTQIA+ Veterinary Professionals
June holds a special place in my heart as one of my favorite months of the year. It’s not just because it’s a month filled with birthdays, including my daughter’s,…
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Dispelling Five Common Myths About Mental Health
Did you know that almost half of adults have had a decline in their mental health since the start of the pandemic? In fact, mental health problems are on the…
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Why Workplace Appreciation Matters and How to Do It Well
If you’re anything like me, then you know what it’s like not to feel appreciated for the work that you do. Whether it’s the client you bent over backward for…
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Defining Futile Care and Its Impact on Wellbeing in Veterinary Medicine
As an emergency and critical care specialist, I can wholeheartedly attest to providing futile care to patients whose owners who would not consent to euthanasia or discontinuation of intensive care….
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Eight Tips for Taking a Self-Care Staycation
I don’t know about you, but the idea of traveling right now has me feeling nauseated. It seems that every time I turn around, I’m hearing about travel disasters from…
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Why gender inclusive language matters in veterinary medicine
I distinctly remember the first time I was called out for using non-inclusive language. I was an Assistant Professor at the Ontario Veterinary College and had just received student evaluations…
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10 Tips for Starting a Meditation Practice
Do you ever drive home after a shift only to forget how you got there? Do you find yourself on autopilot throughout your day, while doing household chores or slogging…