Culture and People
This summary of the new Veterinary Visionaries Psychological Health and Safety Guidelines Exploring will lead you through the origin story of Veterinary Visionaries (VV) and into a body of work that provides insight into the language, framework, and world of Psychological Health and Safety.
Culture and People
With the goal of addressing the concerning issues related to mental and emotional health in the veterinary profession, a task force with the collaborative group released what authors of the guidelines say can be a “wake-up call” for checking in on team psychological health and safety.
Culture and People
The phrases “hiring for fit” and “hiring for culture” are often used as guiding recruitment principles, and on the surface, they seem like a great way to build a harmonious team. However, it’s important to understand how these practices can also foster bias.
Culture and People
Meet all the hospitals nominated for AAHA’s 2024 APOY award and hear from our four finalists.
Culture and People
Innovative youth outreach and scholarship programs support students to diversify and strengthen the veterinary profession.
Culture and People
Want to find special ways to show team appreciation? At K. Vet Animal Care, they adjust job roles to keep good people—and they work hard to have fun.
Client Communication
Connecting with clients for whom spoken English isn’t their primary language is difficult—sometimes even perilous—due to miscommunication over diagnoses, treatment options, risks, and costs. But, taking even small steps to bridge the language gap can make a big difference.
Culture and People
Mindful micro-breaks are an evidence-based approach to increasing your energy and cognitive function while at work. And they’ll even make you more resilient when navigating stress and conflict.
Culture and People
Josh Vaisman, MAPPCP, CCFP, shares how employee retention requires more than “golden handcuffs.” It takes a culture of mattering, empowerment, equity, and dignity.
Culture and People
For new graduates (and anyone with lofty goals), a rejection challenge can be a way to overcome the fear of hearing “no.” Ewan D.S. Wolff, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), shares how they navigated their year of rejection.
