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.
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Euthanasia: Not the worst part of the jobJanuary 22, 2024"The biggest threat to the veterinary psyche is not over the death of animals. It has more to do with their humans."
How to spot burnout before you crashMarch 23, 2023The new year has come and gone, and if you are like most of us, you did not have much time to stop and ponder the subtle mysteries of your life’s evolution. Self-exploration is neither fun nor otherwise immediately rewarding for most of us.
Reducing pet anxiety during travel aimed at music therapy collaborativeJanuary 16, 2023Delivering high-quality pre- and post-travel animal care and veterinary services is the driving force behind the new creative partnership. The ARK at JFK partners with Zoundz Music For Pets in incorporating music therapy across ARK's facilities to reduce stress and anxiety in dogs and cats. The project involves installation of Zoundz music in ARK's reception, kennel, veterinary exam area, and in transit vehicles. "The ARK is committed to the comfort, safety, and well-being of pets and their owners throughout boarding and while in transit," says Elizabeth A. Schuette, ARK president and CEO. "We are dedicated to implementing industry best practices and utilizing innovative tools and solutions to provide an ongoing superior experience for our animal and human clients alike." Zoundz music is created by a multi-disciplinary team of music composers, producers and engineers, animal behavior researchers and specialists, and veterinarians, who evaluate and interpret calming attributes from animal behavior studies. "Helping animals live less anxious, joyous lives is first and foremost," says Derrick L. Garrett, Zoundz founder and CEO. "We've composed an extensive library of songs carefully created with species-appropriate tempo, sound frequency and instrumentation to deliver maximum calming effects to dogs …
The benefits of peer-to-peer supportJune 21, 2022In an industry notorious for stress, isolation, and pressure, more and more veterinarians are proving the best way to cope, grow, and thrive is by connecting with peers.
Industry-led initiative prioritizes DVM mental health, wellnessApril 26, 2022Ten thousand veterinary professionals in Georgia, New York, and Texas now have improved access to mental health resources, thanks to a newly launched pilot program from VMAE.
Burnout, stress plague veterinary industry amidst pandemicFebruary 10, 2022Staff shortages, changing protocols, and long hours all contributed to increased veterinary stress and burnout amidst the pandemic.
Improving access to mental health services key to new benefitJanuary 25, 2022Supporting the mental health and wellness of the veterinary community is the goal of a newly launched benefit program by BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital.
Four ways we can stay healthy (so we can die with our boots on... if we want to)March 16, 2021Being a veterinary professional in a clinical setting is more physically demanding than we tend to think, regardless of our species of choice.
Revert back to pre-pandemic heartworm practicesOctober 29, 2020While the COVID pandemic is not yet over, for veterinarians, it continues to be “business as usual” for heartworm prevention.
