“Am I being an arsehole for saying that I won’t work the extra Saturdays?” A younger vet friend was facing a tricky situation at work: her initial terms of employment said one Saturday per month, but people...
6 Steps to help you recruit the perfect veterinary team member. On a recent webinar of nearly 400 people in the vet industry, they were asked “What is your biggest challenge as a practise owner or manager right now? In nearly 70% of the cases the respons
Ways to manage and prevent moral distress and moral injury for veterinary professionals Part 1 explained the basic concepts of moral distress and moral injury within the veterinary profession and some of...
Could moral distress and moral injury be one of the reasons why people develop empathy fatigue and burnout? Last year, I wrote a blog post for Nature Watch Foundation, "Let’s talk about compassion fatigue”,...
The Emerging Leaders Pilot is designed to enhance the professional experience of veterinary nurses and technicians across Australia. Supporting emerging veterinary professionals is the key to a sustainable...
Key pointers on how to improve your delegation skills when moving into a leadership role within your veterinary practice Moving into the next stage of your veterinary career can be exciting. If that next...
Key pointers on how to improve your delegation skills when moving into a leadership role within your veterinary practice Moving into the next stage of your veterinary career can be exciting. If that next...
Key pointers on how to improve your emotional intelligence skills when moving into a leadership role within your veterinary practice Moving into the next stage of your veterinary career can be exciting. If...
Have you noticed any signs of fatigue, grumpiness, stress or a strange wild-eyed look in the eyes of any of your staff? If the staff in question also have children then they may already be suffering from the dreaded ‘end of year fatigue syndrome’
Let’s talk toxic veterinary workplaces. We’ve all been there to some degree, and I feel it’s important to be aware of a few things that might contribute to that. 1. Presence of bullying and gossip. Whether you have seen it, heard it, or been a part of it
