Blog Posts
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Embracing change management in veterinary medicine: enhancing wellbeing for better outcomes
Imagine a busy veterinary clinic where the team is suddenly introduced to a new software system meant to streamline patient records and appointments. Instead of feeling relieved by the promise…
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Planning parental leave for improved wellbeing
Becoming a parent, or becoming a parent again, is one of the most transformative experiences an individual can have in their life. For many, it is followed shortly thereafter by…
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The power of emotional intelligence for enhancing wellbeing
Have you ever felt drained after a conflict? Have you ever felt invigorated after overcoming an obstacle? Picture this: You’re in a bustling veterinary practice when a client, visibly upset…
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There’s no veterinary wellbeing without positive leadership
When it comes to wellbeing, other people matter. In both life and work, those we are surrounded by influence our happiness. In fact, some data suggests the quality of relationships…
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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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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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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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