“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...
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...
What is a professional? Someone who shows up to do their best work even when they don’t feel like it. A professional does the hard work of getting better at their craft. A professional is open...
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...
A robust post-sale working arrangement can make all the difference when you decide to sell your veterinary practice. Should I stay or should I go? Not only was this the question posed by the UK Punk...
“It is JUST a dog” a tribute to Maverick (The Wonder Dog) and explanation to Fred (the non-animal golf buddy) Last week I had the sad occasion to say “Good-bye” to one of my canine buddy friends (Maverick) he was 10 years old and still full of life when
Vets for Climate Action welcomes new laws that will help to protect animals from the impact of climate change. The NSW Parliament has passed its Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Bill, which includes a net...
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
Author: Dr Elise Anderson, VfCA's Rural & Regional Programs Lead Climate change is already hurting the animals that we love At Vets for Climate Action (VfCA) we firmly believe that vets, vet nurses and...
