Wellbeing & Lifestyle
Wellness Tip of the Week: An exercise routine for shoulder health
Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS shares an exercise that helps correct rounded posture, and more.
Leaning on each other in practice
Collaborative medicine is the best way to do medicine, says Benjamin Bergstrom, DVM, MS, DACVO.
Wellness Tip of the Week: Protecting your spine
Join Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, in this video as he demonstrates a quick exercise to help prevent back injuries
Wellness Tip of the Week: Setting boundaries at work
“My tip would be to practice...saying no to something that you know just pushes you over the edge,” advises Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS.
Becoming an author, mother, and leader in veterinary medicine
Lynsey Victoria Rinelli, DVM, shares her life as a mother and veterinarian, plus what inspired her to then become a published author.
Wellness Tip of the Week: Ways to get better sleep
Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, talks about how sleep can affect emotional stress, plus 3 tips for better sleep.
Wellness Tip of the Week: Quick exercises for mobility and posture
Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, shares 2 simple movements to support physical alignment, nervous system activation, and mental focus during busy clinic days.
How being a veterinary technician prepared me for motherhood
How clinical skills, multitasking, and medical instincts seamlessly prepared me for the challenges and rewards of motherhood.
Wellness Tip of the Week: Avoiding the "hangry" feeling
Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, dives into the science of this sensation and offers advice on how to prevent it.
National Pet Wellness Day is launched with new line of supplements and probiotics
Royal Canin is highlighting the importance of a personalized health plan based on each pets' unique needs with these products and designated day for awareness
Wellness Tip of the Week: One breath, one step outside
With May marking Mental Health Awareness Month, Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, shares this 5-minute tip for managing stress
Reducing physical strain in veterinary medicine
Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, shares exercises that veterinary professionals can incorporate into their routines to reduce injuries associated with patient handling
How to recognize burnout warning signs
Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS breaks down key indicators that a professional may be burning out
Managing work-related stress
Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS talks about making space for life outside the clinic
Creating safe spaces to mitigate fear in pets
Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC (IAACB), a practitioner at the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon, discusses one way to help calm an animal that's afraid.
Guiding pet owners through end-of-life decision-making
Helping owners assess their pet’s quality of life is an important part of the end-of-life decision making process
Why exercise matters in the veterinary profession
Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, explains the role exercise plays in extending career longevity and healthspan
Coping with stress in veterinary practice using an athlete's mentality
Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, discusses what “off-field” practices can help veterinary professionals prepare for the challenges inside the clinic
The impact of mental health on work and daily life
Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, emphasizes the importance of coming into the clinic with an emotionally stable state
Wellness in the veterinary profession
Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, talks about why veterinary professionals should practice wellness
Human-animal bond certification offered to veterinary students at no cost
The North American Veterinary Community and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute collaborate on the program sponsored by Zoetis.
Celebrating the joy found in veterinary medicine
In a dvm360 interview, Kelly Cairns, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), reflects on the challenges of the COVID pandemic and embraces the present.
Global study of the human-animal bond is launched
The Pets and Wellbeing Study program led by the Waltham Petcare Science Institute will examine the connection between pets and human wellbeing and mental health
Combating burnout in veterinary school
Student ambassador Connor Velasco shares how he manages burnout in veterinary school
Navigating the transition from mentee to mentor
By following these principles, I have been able to cultivate many mentor-mentee relationships
Building strong friendships
Mary Gardner, DVM, and Eric Garcia shared several facets of a successful friendship in their talk at the Fetch Long Beach conference in Long Beach, California
The problem with the 'gold standard'
Renée Alsarraf, DVM, DACVIM (Onc), talks about how there is no one fixed approach to animal care
What is the real solution to fatigue and burnout in the veterinary industry?
Burnout is a word we hear a lot, especially in the veterinary industry. But do we really know what it is, let alone how to beat it?
How to get involved with Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October’s awareness month highlights support for survivors and pet-friendly shelters.
Life lessons from dogs
Dogs are so much more than pets; what can they teach us about life?