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Beyond the paycheck: Gratitude as a retention solution
Black woman in scrubs and stethoscope makes heart with hands

Culture and Wellbeing

Beyond the paycheck: Gratitude as a retention solution

Is gratitude woven into your practice culture? Do team members feel recognized for a job well done? If not, your practice could be missing a huge opportunity when it comes to improving staff retention. Fortunately, experts have identified several straightforward ways to make sure recognition isn’t just being given, but that’s also done right.

Veterinary Voices: Amelia Pinkston, VMD
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Culture and People

Veterinary Voices: Amelia Pinkston, VMD

Meet Amelia Pinkston, a veterinarian whose passion for personal wellbeing and burnout prevention inspired her to pivot from treating pets to supporting the humans who treat them. She shares content in a variety of formats to help veterinary professionals feel grounded, empowered, and aware of how to best support their own physical and mental health. She wants those who work in veterinary medicine to know that there is an alternative to operating in a state of chronic stress and self-sacrifice and that they can be more fulfilled both personally and professionally as a result.

 

Partnering in compassion: How pet death doulas can help clients and veterinary teams
End-of-life photoshoot with dog paw and human hands

Clinical

Partnering in compassion: How pet death doulas can help clients and veterinary teams

End-of-life care in veterinary medicine has come a long way, and as it continues to evolve, a new approach is emerging with the rise of certified companion animal end-of-life doulas. Doulas, some of whom are veterinary professionals themselves, collaborate with veterinary teams to help families create more personal, peaceful, and meaningful farewells. As awareness grows, end-of-life doulas are becoming allies in delivering compassionate care.

Win $500 in the AAHA Employee of the Month Contest

Culture and People

Win $500 in the AAHA Employee of the Month Contest

Did you know that AAHA and CareCredit give away $500 each month to a veterinary team? Find out how you (or someone you know) can win!

Get to know the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s Canine Unit
Rangers and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Canine Unit in Kenya

Culture and People

Get to know the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s Canine Unit

The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya has long contributed to anti-poaching efforts, but those efforts leveled up when they added tracking dogs to the program. Today, their Canine Unit is making a major impact on poaching, and the teams that work with and care for the dogs involved are committed to making sure these canines remain healthy and happy.

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