WELLNESS Posts

Rest is something that many of us in veterinary medicine struggle with. Not because we don’t need it. Not because we don’t understand its importance. But because somewhere along the…

When someone decides to bring a new animal into their home, it is an exciting time.  They are hopeful of a long life ahead together, dreaming about the activities to…

I remember sitting in my office at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) more than a decade ago, staring at a stack of research papers and grant applications for projects I…

As a new graduate veterinarian in 2013, I was lucky to land in a private practice that offered exceptional mentorship. Located in rural Pennsylvania, with the nearest specialty hospital 4…

I still remember my very first experience with euthanasia. I was in elementary school, tagging along with my mom to the clinic on a Sunday, as I often did. A…

As we step into a new year, many of us feel the pull of a “fresh start.” The idea of a clean slate is tempting with new goals, new routines,…

Are you satisfied with your life as a veterinary professional?  So many times I have questioned why I became a vet and whether I should stay in this profession or…

Veterinary medicine is a blend of science and art, leadership and service – but the emotional demands can be overwhelming. Burnout, compassion fatigue, conflict and workplace stress are pervasive, threatening…

Veterinary medicine is undergoing a period of profound transformation. As artificial intelligence (AI) begins to take root across our field, it brings with it a promise not just of efficiency…