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Dispelling Five Common Myths About Mental Health
Did you know that almost half of adults have had a decline in their mental health since the start of the pandemic? In fact, mental health problems are on the rise worldwide and across all demographics. This makes Mental Health Awareness Month an especially important reminder to tune in to and talk about our mental […]
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Defining Futile Care and Its Impact on Wellbeing in Veterinary Medicine
As an emergency and critical care specialist, I can wholeheartedly attest to providing futile care to patients whose owners who would not consent to euthanasia or discontinuation of intensive care. I remember one dog in particular who had a collapsing trachea that was stented and then had progression of his disease resulting in laryngeal and […]
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Five Simple Steps for Responding to Negative Online Reviews
There’s nothing that compares to that sick sinking feeling that we experience when we see a 1-star online review. These reviews are often filled with CAPS LOCK words and proclamations starting with “never” (e.g., “never going back…”, “never recommend…”, “never again…”). Many things shared in negative online reviews are exaggerated, over-emphasized, or just plain false, […]
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Time Management Hacks for Busy Veterinary Professionals
As an entrepreneur, a busy emergency and critical care specialist, and a veterinary professional, managing time effectively is non-negotiable. Being a solo parent adds another layer of complexity. The reality of having limited waking hours, coupled with my need for at least 7 hours of sleep daily, emphasizes the importance of efficient time management. Incorporating […]
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Preventing Injuries in Veterinary Practice
Safeguarding the Wellbeing of Veterinary Teams If you work in the veterinary profession for long enough, you will experience or witness some sort of work-related injury. While veterinary team members play a vital role in taking care of pets and their families, this noble profession has its fair share of hazards that can put their […]
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Celebrating Pride Month in Support of LGBTQIA+ Veterinary Professionals
Support LGBTQIA+ vets and create an inclusive veterinary environment by learning about Pride Month, challenges faced, allyship, terminology, and pronoun usage.
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Dispelling Five Common Myths About Mental Health
Did you know that almost half of adults have had a decline in their mental health since the start of the pandemic? In fact, mental health problems are on the rise worldwide and across all demographics. This makes Mental Health Awareness Month an especially important reminder to tune in to and talk about our mental […]
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Why Workplace Appreciation Matters and How to Do It Well
If you’re anything like me, then you know what it’s like not to feel appreciated for the work that you do. Whether it’s the client you bent over backward for who didn’t even say thank you, or the team member whose shift you covered who didn’t acknowledge your gesture, it feels hurtful, deflating, and downright […]
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How telehealth can improve the wellbeing of veterinary teams
When people ask me “What is something that we could cultivate within veterinary medicine to improve the wellbeing of veterinary teams?”, one of the first things that comes to mind is telehealth. While still a relatively new concept in the veterinary space, telehealth is the use of digital information and communication technologies to deliver health […]
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Defining Futile Care and Its Impact on Wellbeing in Veterinary Medicine
As an emergency and critical care specialist, I can wholeheartedly attest to providing futile care to patients whose owners who would not consent to euthanasia or discontinuation of intensive care. I remember one dog in particular who had a collapsing trachea that was stented and then had progression of his disease resulting in laryngeal and […]
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Eight Tips for Taking a Self-Care Staycation
I don’t know about you, but the idea of traveling right now has me feeling nauseated. It seems that every time I turn around, I’m hearing about travel disasters from friends and colleagues, who have had flights canceled or severely delayed during the last few months. Apparently the supply of flight attendants, pilots, and other […]
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Why gender inclusive language matters in veterinary medicine
I distinctly remember the first time I was called out for using non-inclusive language. I was an Assistant Professor at the Ontario Veterinary College and had just received student evaluations for my emergency medicine lectures for the 3rd year class. Most of the comments were positive and regarded me as a good lecturer who delivered […]
