Always paying it forward with kindnessJanuary 22, 2025Dr. Marty Becker shares personal musings on the "preventive care for health and happiness and a treatment plan for the world’s ails."
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Impact of 'small furry' rescue pets on human well-being explored in new studyJanuary 6, 2025This project will survey small pet owners to see how adopting rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, and mice from shelters affects their mental and physical well-being.
When is the right time to retire?January 2, 2025Will you ever truly know when to hang up your stethoscope for the very last time? In her latest column, Dr. Patty Khuly shares her take on the 'ideal' retirement age, giving up clinical duties, and acquiring skills for the 'new chapter' in your life.
How to find (and keep) love in the vet professionDecember 20, 2024Veterinarians have unique sensibilities and lifestyles that may impact your personal relationships. In her latest column, Dr. Patty Khuly shares some tips on how you can make it in the romance department.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNeed better work-life balance? Get a hobby!November 8, 2024By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBABefore you know it, the only meaningful, nonveterinary skills you possess get relegated to those you might accumulate via YouTube osmosis and Discovery Channel pseudoscience. None of us wants that. So, in the hopes of improving the collective veterinary psyche, I offer you this list of vet-adjacent hobbies as my veterinary public service for the month.
Exploring the human-animal bond and how pets enhance our mental healthOctober 24, 2024Learn ways pets contribute to our well-being and how veterinary professionals can play a pivotal role in encouraging this dynamic.
Suicide prevention course offered for rural veterinarians, farm workersSeptember 23, 2024The free online course by Cornell will offer practical support and strategies to combat mental health challenges.
The 10 secrets of successful veterinariansSeptember 21, 2024Whether you are starting your career or already a seasoned practitioner, the 10 secrets outlined can help you navigate the challenges and rewards of this dynamic field.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA question doesn't mean you're being questionedAugust 29, 2024Why do we feel that when someone asks us, “Did you fed the cat in ISO?” is an accusation and we respond, “No, I have been doing all of the treatments on the other patients, so I haven’t had time!” Instead of just answering, “No,” or “Not yet.” Why do we think someone is accusing us of not doing our job because they ask us, “Did you walk this dog yet?” Why can’t we take it as a simple question and not an accusation of something bad?
Reduce burnout for your frontline teamJune 7, 2024Signs of burnout include decreased productivity, increased mistakes, absenteeism, and loss of interest in work. Make the work enjoyable and efficient with these job enhancements.
