Practice Management

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The New Professional Attire
Two technicians looking at a computer. Both are wearing identical light blue scrubs and both have tattoos.

Culture and Wellbeing

The New Professional Attire

The work environment has not always welcomed people’s expressions of their individuality, whether it is through clothes, tattoos, or piercings. But today, in veterinary medicine, a growing number of professionals are preferring surgical scrubs to white coats or business attire, and practices are welcoming (and even embracing) artistic body expressions in their employees.

My dog died
Illustration of a senior beagle dog against a maroon background

End-of-Life Care

My dog died

As veterinary professionals, the loss of our own pets offers a deeper understanding of grief—and a chance for compassionate connection with clients.

Applications of AI in Veterinary Practice
Futuristic rendition of AI in veterinary medicine. A diagnostic screen showing a cat and all of its medical information

Medical Records and Forms

Applications of AI in Veterinary Practice

AI has many applications, including being an aid for SOAP notes. This article also includes a short roundup from several different software companies who are doing interesting things: Shepherd, Instinct, VetSOAP, and PetDesk.

Financial Health, Mental Health
Illustration of a stressed woman at a table looking at her small paycheck. Her dog is next to her staring at his empty food bowl. Multiple

Culture and People

Financial Health, Mental Health

Many people worry about their financial health and those in the veterinary community are not immune to that concern. Unfortunately, a person’s financial worries can be a significant cause of stress and that stress can affect wellbeing.

From the Editor
Headshot of Ben Williams next to a photo of the May 2024 edition of Trends Magazine.

Culture and Wellbeing

From the Editor

Most people are familiar with the famous line from the Apollo 13 mission, “Houston, we’ve had a problem.” When there is a crisis, true professionals know how to respond. And vet med, like NASA, is filled with true professionals.

The Scoop-May 2024
Images of 3 highlighted veterinary news stories: Robert Lawrie, MRCVS, Students in the UMES preveterinary program, and Cornell Wildlife Health Center Receives $35M Endowment

Medical Records and Forms

The Scoop-May 2024

AAHA board member Robert Lawrie, MRCVS, weighs in on the advancements made possible by veterinary software and data capture. The AAHA Community asks how new vets can build confidence through online learning.  This month’s Scoop news headlines include: Penn Vet launches mRNA Research Initiative, Links Found Between Human, Canine Brain Tumors, VHMA Compensation and Benefits Survey Results Announced, Canine Respiratory Disease Cases Fall; and more!

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