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.
Education Center - SponsoredVector-Borne Disease Coming to a Neighborhood Near You: Which Tests to Reach For, and Why?by • AntechWhether it’s a screening to identify exposure to tick-borne pathogens, or a broad molecular diagnostic panel to help with acute disease detection or confirm the presence of genetic material, these options empower veterinary teams, guide treatment, and support antimicrobial stewardship.
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."
Leading in your day and careerJanuary 27, 2026The way you support and encourage in the morning may not be the same as how you inspire in the afternoon. Let's explore the daily habits and long-term practices that ignite each day and fuel growth in your veterinary career.
Amp up your practice with a few low-cost, low-labor projectsJanuary 7, 2026Help your constituents feel better about spending time in your practice. These simple, low-labor, low-cost steps can make a big difference to your clients, your colleagues, and your patients.
Self-compassion: Essential for sustaining a career in vet medJanuary 6, 2026When we operate from depletion, our ability to offer empathy, patience, and clear decision-making erodes. Self-compassion is not selfish—it is foundational. It sustains our capacity to care for patients and clients.
Role of pets in mental health supports highlighted in new online resourceNovember 4, 2025Developed in response to growing demand for resources, the online hub features educational materials on the science of the human-animal bond, animal-assisted interventions, and mental health guidance for pet owners.
How to handle the very 'worst' days in practiceSeptember 3, 2025"If you are even in need of a helping hand and a shoulder to cry on, help is to be had. Never forgo the help of a colleague, friend, family member or professional ... Nothing is ever so bad it can’t be managed."
5 emotional triggers in the vet workplace (and how to defuse them)July 30, 2025Dr. Patty Khuly offers advice on looking at the sources of burnout, recognizing and addressing them before they impact your career, family, and well-being.
