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> Articles by: ChristpinaThe only occupation I ever remember wanting to do as I grew up other than a veterinarian was dolphin trainer. After I got a few more years under my belt, I realized that swimming with porpoises might not be the career for me, and instead I went to my “backup” career plan of veterinary medicine.
In the summer and fall of 2024,I surveyed over 500 veterinary professionals from all corners of veterinary medicine on the topic of allyship, inclusion, and leadership within their workplace. This article focuses on some of the responses to this survey, exploring what allyship and inclusion mean in the veterinary profession,
and how leadership can support team members from all backgrounds.
The California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal EPA) is one of several government agencies that has legal
authority over the veterinary profession. Cal EPA is responsible for protecting,
A significant diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issue facing the veterinary profession and broader society is the lack of access to veterinary care for many Americans, which threatens the well-being of pets and their families.
Various life situations call for distinct solutions. Mental health counseling, health and wellness coaching, and life coaching may share similarities; however, they each cater to distinct needs. Determining what’s best for you depends on your specific needs and goals. A coach is a collaborator and accountability partner working with clients to develop and follow a roadmap toward positive change. While health and wellness coaching and life coaching are similar in style, the primary differences are their backgrounds and the topics covered.
Mental health support is an invaluable service, whether it’s accessed privately with a therapist, from a local community organization, online, or through your organization’s assistance program. Yet people who have these options often hesitate to use them when they find themselves suffering from a mental health issue like depression, severe anxiety, an eating disorder, or a substance abuse problem.
Knowing what to do when you’re confronted with an angry customer, co-worker, or stranger at work can help keep a situation from escalating and becoming dangerous. This article will help you safely manage what can sometimes be a challenging, uncomfortable situation. If you are confronted with anger while you are at work, assess whether it is safe for you to try to de-escalate the situation yourself. If you believe that it is, let a co-worker know that you are going to try to calm the angry person.
As veterinarians, we’re already high achievers. We checked all the boxes to get through school. We don’t like to give less than our best. We’re problem solvers. We help animals feel better, and if we can’t, there better be a dang good reason. It’s no wonder we punish the heck out of ourselves when we can’t seem to fix our own behavior. I’ve said things like these, and I’m betting I’m not alone.
Have you ever marveled at how naturally athletic dogs are? They seem built for speed and agility, darting and dodging with aplomb. Whether it’s a Border Collie wrangling livestock or a Yorkie stalking a mouse, it’s plain to see that different breeds are suited to different tasks. Some researchers suggest that human personality traits serve similar roles. Like physical traits, there are no inherently good or bad personalities, just those optimized for certain conditions and situations. The key lies in understanding our individual personalities and recognizing when they’re serving us well and when they may be leading us astray.
I’m a big fan of the Marvel movies. Not like, going-to-Comic-Cons-dressed-like-Thor kind of fan. But I’ve definitely watched every single Marvel Universe movie at least a dozen times. There’s something about these superheroes that pulls me in. Just the other day, my wife and I were watching an episode of WandaVision and I found myself wondering, “Could Wanda beat Thanos in a fight?” So, I turned to Google, typing into my search query, “Who is stronger, Wanda or Thanos?”
