VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhat to do when morale hits the skidsMay 5, 2022By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAWhile it looks like we may be coming out from under the weight of the worst this pandemic has to offer, it is going to take time to restore our practices to their stable workflows and our teams to the purpose-driven, satisfied working groups we once enjoyed. Here are some carrot and stick solutions, short- and long-term, to help address the low morale that currently plagues so many of us.
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Anesthesia focus of upcoming VetCE Virtual eventApril 8, 2022Veterinary professionals looking to refine their anesthesia skills can sign up for an upcoming live virtual continuing education (CE) event.
Euthanasia focus of upcoming VetCE Virtual eventNovember 22, 2021Veterinary professionals looking to refine their euthanasia appointments and strengthen client relations can sign up for an upcoming live virtual continuing education (CE) event.
Liquid biopsy focus of free RACE-approved online CEOctober 26, 2021Veterinary professionals interested in learning about a new tool in cancer detection and characterization can sign up for an upcoming continuing education (CE) course, sponsored by PetDX.
Boost client compliance with Trupanion RACE-approved online CEFebruary 10, 2020Veterinary professionals looking to strengthen client relationships and get more paws in the door can sign up for Trupanion’s upcoming continuing education (CE) webinar.
Human-animal bond central in One Health courseDecember 3, 2019The impact companion animals have on human society will take center stage in the newest offering from the One Health Committee (OHC) of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA).
Choosing CE wisely to grow your careerAugust 29, 2019It's coming down to the wire. You need a couple more continuing education (CE) credits to meet your credentialing requirements.
Trupanion RACE-approved CE examines regional animal illnessesAugust 9, 2019Veterinary professionals looking to expand their knowledge of the prevalence of illnesses across the U.S. are sure to benefit from Trupanion’s upcoming continuing education (CE) webinar.
MightyVet launches veterinary career, well-being support platformMarch 5, 2018 MightyVet today rolled out the first phase of its initiative to promote the education and support of veterinarians, students, vet techs, and other veterinary professionals about the challenges and opportunities faced by those in the veterinary profession. According to the first mental health survey of U.S. veterinarians, one in six veterinarians have considered suicide. Further, study found that the profession has seen a growing trend in the level of veterinary burnout, compassion fatigue, ethics exhaustion, and decreased career satisfaction. To address these trends, the company has gathered resources and experience of passionate veterinarians from frontline practice, specialty and ER, universities, and pet health organizations to provide a resource for real-time sustainable change, according to Steve Weinrauch, BVMS, MRCVS, founder of MightyVet and chief veterinary officer at Trupanion. "MightyVet is an industry-wide movement that offers access to information not otherwise taught as universal core curriculum in veterinary school," said Dr. Weinrauch. "Our profession can be physically and emotionally demanding, and despite the best efforts of so many, nothing has ever truly made a sustained and comprehensive difference. From veterinarian or tech student to retiree, these issues remain and are closer to us than most realize." One …
American Heartworm Society announces 2018 Heartworm University scheduleJanuary 5, 2018The American Heartworm Society (AHS) is redoubling efforts to bring the latest heartworm information directly to veterinarians and veterinary nurses via scientific symposia and proceedings. Heartworm University—a traveling four- to six-hour symposium taught by AHS faculty—provides practical clinical information in an interactive format that enables presenters to address specific audience concerns and questions. Course content incorporates essential disease pathophysiology, diagnostics, screening and testing, treatment protocols, prevention strategies, and pet owner counseling, while also covering issues such as heartworm incidence trends and resistance. A preliminary schedule for Heartworm University includes the following dates and venues: Tennessee VMA/Music City Conference, Feb. 25. This six-hour session, which will be taught by veterinary cardiologist Dr. Clarke Atkins, will be held in Murfreesboro, Tenn. For more information see http://tvmanet.com/music-city-veterinary-conference/. Louisiana Academy of Veterinary Practice, March 18. This six-hour session, taught by Dr. Atkins, will be held at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge, La. For more information, visit http://www.lsu.edu/vetmed/continuing_education/courses/laavp.php. Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference, June 14. This four-hour session, presented by AHS past president Dr. Stephen Jones, will be held at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Destin, Fla. For more information see http://emeraldcoastvc.com. …
