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Why staff retention deserves your attention in the New Year
AAHA surveyed nearly 15,000 veterinary professionals and learned that 30% plan to leave their current job within the coming year. What might make them want to stay? It starts with the right goals.
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How Do We Keep Good People in Clinical Practice?
New insights from an AAHA survey into why people in vet med leave, and what could make them want to stay.
Recent articles
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December 30, 2023
Top 10 NEWStat stories of 2023
Topics that most interested NEWStat readers in the past year included stories on innovative treatments, new drug approvals, Black vet med professionals making a difference, and better understanding neurodiversity. -
December 23, 2023
Pioneers for small animal medicine, nutrition, and practice: AAHA and Hill’s Pet Nutrition celebrate milestones
Small animal veterinary practice barely existed when Dr. Mark Morris, Sr., DVM, helped found AAHA 90 years ago and when his vision launched Hill's Pet Nutrition and the Morris Animal Foundation 75 years ago. Now, his legacy of innovation lives on in their missions. -
December 20, 2023
Are worker cooperatives an alternative to the corporatization of vet med?
Seattle-based Urban Animal is only the second worker cooperative in vet med in the US—but what does that mean exactly? NEWStat talks with owner Cherri Trusheim, DVM, about how her unique exit strategy will unfold, and what it could mean for her employees. -
December 19, 2023
Just put up the tree already—How to stop procrastinating
Practice owner Jenn Galvin lets us in some of her tips for battling procrastination during the holidays—and all year round. -
December 16, 2023
New study offers promising results for both shelter cats and older adults
A recent study funded by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute found that cats offer more than just companionship to older adults: Feline ownership can ease loneliness, improve health, and even reduce doctor visits. -
December 11, 2023
Team talking points for pet insurance
What should your team say when clients ask about pet insurance? Kate Boatright, VMD, has some pointers on how to make strong recommendations without saying too much. -
December 8, 2023
Penn Vet transitions from discipline-based to fully integrated curriculum
The class of 2026 at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine will be the first to complete a revamped fully integrated curriculum that aims to teach veterinarians how to better communicate, collaborate, and solve problems. -
December 7, 2023
Canine respiratory mystery: What we know about the outbreak
What’s going on with the canine respiratory illness in the news? Is it viral or bacterial—or possibly overblown media coverage? NEWStat talks to veterinarians facing the outbreak and looks into the research being done to solve the mystery. -
Click to download: Veterinary Emergency Tips for GPs (Graphic)
Print this graphic as a quick reminder about common veterinary emergency cases, including respiratory issues, blocked cats, and trauma. Read the full story: "STAT! Tips for treating and transferring emergency cases in general practice" at aaha.org/newstat. -
December 4, 2023
STAT! Tips for treating and transferring emergency cases in general practice
Are you a general practitioner who gets stressed by emergency cases? Here are some tips to refresh your confidence—and an invitation to reach out to your colleagues at your local ER.