I stopped doing shift work involving swing and overnight shifts a few years ago, but I know plenty of veterinary technicians and…
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Top 5 Reasons Why Vets and Techs Should Register for a Veterinary Wellness Workshop & Retreat
Most veterinary care providers know the statistics regarding burnout, compassion fatigue, psychological distress, and suicide in the veterinary profession. If not, read…
How to make the most of a veterinary conference
Veterinary team members attend conferences for many different reasons. Some of us go to fulfill CE requirements, others go to travel to…
Helpful tips for spring cleaning your veterinary hospital
The first day of spring has arrived, which means winter will soon be a distant memory. For many of us, this also…
I’m a veterinarian and I make mistakes…
As I prepare to give my lecture on “Disclosing Medical Errors” to veterinary care providers in Calgary this evening, I recall what…
Five Ways to Survive Marathon Veterinary Shifts
We’ve all been there…those shifts scheduled as 10 or 12 hours that turn into 14, 16, or even 18 hour shifts!! And…
The Costly Consequences That Veterinarians Face Being On-Call
It’s one of the biggest reasons that I left my job as an assistant professor at a veterinary school – the time…
How to form healthy habits rather than simply setting resolutions in 2017
For many of us, the start of a New Year means setting resolutions for things we would like to change about ourselves…
Ten Tips for Staying Well This Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us! While this time of year is exciting and energizing for many people, it can be exhausting and…
Do you know how to properly wash your hands?
You’re probably reading this title and thinking to yourself “of course I know how to wash my hands!”…but do you really? Or…
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