Pets for Life (PFL), a program run through the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), helps pet owners who face significant barriers to accessing regular veterinary care and wellness supplies for their pets.

S ocial media is the fastest and easiest way to communicate important information to clients. Like “word-of-mouth on steroids,” i t takes some effort to get going , but it’s worth it to stay connected.

In honor of Veterinary Receptionist Week (April 23–29) , meet Kelly Drescher Johnson, BA, M.Div ., who has found fulfillment and purpose working at the front desk — and on the frontlines — in vet med. She’s just one of the multi - talented, brilliant, dedicated veterinary receptionists to be celebrated next week and beyond.

Stress First Aid was originally developed for the US Navy and Marine Corps as a way to monitor and manage stress , both individually and on teams. Now it’s being adapted for veterinary practices .

Are you on the struggle bus? Practice owner Jenn Galvin has a message about facing burnout as a leader, and the importance of prioritizing self-care.

In the Vet Teams IRL series, we meet Jessica Knauber, CVT, a veterinary technician and supervisor at Powers Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

There are more than 5,000 approved prescription and over-the-counter medications with labeled indications for veterinary patients. And a number of those products pose a health hazard to humans.

AAHA’s Veterinary Management Institute partners with Colorado State University to delve deep into the art and science of successful veterinary practice , with lessons that apply to the whole team .

Vet med professionals who are parents need creative, empathetic solutions to childcare challenges if we’re going to keep them in their jobs. Subsidies, discounts, onsite childcare, better use of telehealth, and flexible PTO to cover kids’ sick days are a place to start.

In honor of Women’s History Month, here are 15 vet med professionals to watch in 2023, selected by NEWStat and the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative (WVLDI).