Category Archives: Life Balance
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Posted on March 29, 2011 by jenifer itenson dvm
I am addicted to food. There, I said it (what a relief!). And what an addiction to have! Really, we need food to live which sounds like a valid excuse. However, the amount of food I was eating, and the … Continue reading →
Posted on February 9, 2011 by Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR
“Create a culture that encourages, values, and recognizes exemplary displays of compassion.” ~ Paul B. Hofmann, Healthcare Executive Sep/Oct 2009 Personal compassion fatigue is a result of how much a team member is personally affected by the emotional work of … Continue reading →
Posted on November 30, 2010 by Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR
As we make changes to create a more balanced and satisfying life, we come to understand how caring for ourselves supplies the energy and motivation to help others. By following some basics for self-care we can protect ourselves from compassion … Continue reading →
Posted on October 19, 2010 by Kim Nguyen
My philosophy with social media is that it should be a positive place. The negative stuff on the Internet already far outweighs the positive, and Pets are such a powerful way for people to bond. When I have a difficult … Continue reading →
Posted on August 10, 2010 by Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR
Summer is more than half over, and back-to-school time signals the beginning of a busy rush of clients in your veterinary practice. As a veterinary professional, you may begin feeling squeezed, again, with too much to do and not enough … Continue reading →
Posted on May 11, 2010 by Cindy Makofski, DVM
How many of you are smiling and enjoying work right this minute? Come on. Let’s be honest: you are reading this BLOG which means work is not stimulating you. Are you really excited to go to work each day? How … Continue reading →
Posted on March 31, 2010 by shawn m finch dvm
For the first time in the history of the veterinary profession, there are more female than male veterinarians. Almost 80% of new veterinary school graduates are now female. Fewer veterinarians are going into large animal practice. Fewer veterinarians … Continue reading →
Posted on December 8, 2009 by Brenda Shropshire
If you haven’t actually started an official gift list, you’ve more then likely begun thinking about what you want to do to show your friends, family and co-workers that you care for and appreciate them this holiday season. But loved … Continue reading →
Posted on November 3, 2009 by Brenda Shropshire
“There’s only so much I can do!” How many times have you wrestled with the feeling that you didn’t accomplish enough? At the end of the day, you think about the patients and clients you interacted with, reflecting on whether … Continue reading →
Posted on October 20, 2009 by Bob Lester, DVM
Most of us came to this profession as a calling, not as a result of a measured analytical decision process. Veterinary professionals share a sincere, idealistic, and passionate desire to give back by helping Pets and families. We are excited … Continue reading →
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