Caring Critiques: Unveil the Secret to Giving Feedback That Transforms Your Veterinary Team
In the fast-paced world of veterinary medicine, providing feedback is an essential part of fostering growth, improving performance, and maintaining a positive work environment. However, giving feedback can be a delicate task. To ensure it is both useful and well-received, feedback must be delivered thoughtfully and constructively. Here’s how to master the art of caring critiques and transform your veterinary team.
Unlock Your Inner Strength: Why You Need to Start Practicing Self-Compassion — and How to Do It
In a world that often emphasizes perfection and relentless self-improvement, practicing self-compassion can seem like a radical act. However, embracing self-compassion is essential for mental health, resilience, and overall well-being. Here’s why you need to start practicing self-compassion and how you can begin this transformative journey.
The Spread of Pyrethroid Resistance in Brown Dog Ticks: A Growing Concern for Veterinarians
The brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (s.l.), poses a significant threat as a vector for Rickettsia rickettsii, the causative agent of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Recent research has identified a mutation associated with resistance to synthetic pyrethroids (SPs), highlighting an emerging challenge in tick management. Photo credit: gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K
New research disputes alleged benefits of a vegan diet for dogs
Scientists at the University reinvestigated data that had been used to claim that a nutritionally-sound vegan diet is “the heathiest and least hazardous dietary choice for dogs”[1]. The findings from this new analysis do not support those earlier claims, with associations between owner perceptions of dog health and feeding a vegan diet instead being minimal.
Unlocking the Secret to Stress-Free Eating: How Veterinary Professionals Can Transform Their Diet with Mindful Meals!
In the high-pressure world of veterinary medicine, maintaining a balanced and healthy diet often takes a backseat. Long hours, emergency cases, and the emotional toll of the profession can lead to irregular eating habits, fast food reliance, and unhealthy snacking. However, adopting a mindful eating approach and practicing intuitive eating can significantly improve both physical and mental well-being. Here's how veterinary professionals can transform their relationship with food through more mindful meals.
Exposing the Bullies: Proven Strategies to Combat Workplace Bullying
According to a survey by the Workplace Bullying Institute, an estimated 48.6 million Americans are bullied at work. The survey found that 30% of workers have direct experience being bullied in the workplace and an additional 19% have witnessed it.