VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMental health as One HealthSeptember 2, 2026Knowing where to turn in times of need, and working in an environment that fosters a good work-life balance and supports you mentally, physically, and professionally, goes a long way toward ensuring mental well-being. Below are possible triggers for psychological stressors in veterinary medicine, as well as initiatives and activities to improve mental health.
Education Center - SponsoredBringing specialist level interpretation in-clinicby • Zoetis DiagnosticsImagine a busy weekday morning in a typical small animal clinic. The appointments are fully booked, the phones are ringing, and in comes Yogi, a five year old terrier mix whose owners are clearly worried.
Guiding clients through uncertaintyAugust 12, 2026Medical truths can be both harsh and simple. In his column, Dr. Greg Bishop shares firsthand experience of how he led clients through the tangled jungles of medical uncertainty and didn’t abandon them.
How to manage anxiety in petsAugust 12, 2026The gap between prevalence and treatment reflects a real challenge: many veterinarians feel underprepared to navigate behavioral pharmacology, and many clients do not realize help is available.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNoise anxiety: Fireworks, storms, phobias, oh my!June 30, 2026Man and man’s best friend sadly suffer from anxiety, fears, phobias, and stressors such as storms, fireworks, thunder, loud sounds, and more, which can cause clinical signs to manifest. Educating owners on what to look for and providing safe and effective treatment and prevention options is paramount to improve quality of life for both pets and pet families.
Thinking of making a lateral (or downward) career move? Why wait?May 27, 2026'If learning a new language is supposed to be good for the aging brain, then making a downward career move into another sector you know nothing about is probably kind of comparable.'
Trust: A function of a purpose-driven team, part 1April 30, 2026This article begins a six-part exploration of what it truly takes to build purpose-driven veterinary team. Each function builds upon the last, but none can stand without the first.
New campaign spotlights mental health in vet medApril 28, 2026Timed with Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the campaign invites veterinary professionals to participate in sharing positive moments across the field through notes, short videos, or social media posts.
Shaping success for new vet gradsApril 17, 2026Let’s explore how mentorship is shaping the future for new veterinary professionals and why it matters more than ever in fostering collaboration, trust, and nurturing a community committed to animal welfare.
Why your identity as a veterinarian should not define youApril 9, 2026"Here’s when we have to learn—the hard way—that who we are and what we do are not synonymous ... It made our mistakes more intensely personal, our feelings of failure more acute, and our successes less believable, less satisfying.""
Hell hath no fury like a vet with 'senioritis'February 5, 2026"To some extent, this version of volunteerism, what I’m alternatively calling “veterinary senioritis,” is possibly why so many veterinarians have turned to relief medicine. The power to say “no” is a tremendous antidote to what ails many in our profession."
