Paul Bloom, DVM, DACVD, DABVP (Canine and Feline), is an assistant adjunct professor in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Department of Dermatology, Michigan State University. He was also on the task force of the 2023 AAHA Management of Allergic Skin Diseases in Dogs and Cats Guidelines.
Culture and People
This month’s prize winner is Katy Sala, Client Service Coordinator at All for Pets Veterinary Clinic, in Cabot, Arkansas.
Behavior and Training
We asked the question to the profession (via Facebook): “What language about dog and cat behavior needs to go away in veterinary medicine?” Here are some of the responses for “Behavior Language That Should Disappear.”
Immediate Past President Margot K. Vahrenwald, DVM, CVJ, talks about the usefulness of tools that AAHA Guidelines present. The AAHA Community asks, “how do you boost team morale when being short-staffed?” This month’s Scoop headlines include: Feline genome investigation, Bird owners urged to take precautions for avian flu, FDA’s Draft Guidance on manufacturing ingredients used in veterinary drug products, Cat with chronic kidney disease gets a second chance, Simulated surgeries boost student confidence, animal outcomes; and more!
Culture and People
Dive into key insights from AAHA’s ‘Stay, Please’ study, highlighting takeaways, actionable steps, and themes to never forget.
Culture and Wellbeing
Takeaways from the recent AAHA webinar on cultural competence include embracing humility and curiosity about our own cultural biases to better understand teammates and clients—and ultimately, better care for patients.
Culture and People
Wondering what your rights are when it comes to expanding your family? Pregnant workers and working parents are legally entitled to certain workplace protections. Let’s review the applicable federal laws, what they say, and how they affect current and future parents in the workplace.
Culture and People
Vet med has been mostly female since 2009 but research suggests inherent bias, unequal resources, and the “motherhood penalty” contribute to why females still trail males in income and status.
Practice Management
Need help writing great bios for your amazing team or posting a job description? Artificial intelligence can give you the drafts to start with—then you refine and add that human touch.
Culture and Wellbeing
Guilt felt by working parents is a type of unhelpful “persecutory guilt,” writes Emily Singler, VMD, that can be avoided and healed through releasing unrealistic expectations and shifting responsibilities and priorities.
