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Veterinary Visionaries release Psychological Health and Safety Guidelines 
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Culture and People

Veterinary Visionaries release Psychological Health and Safety Guidelines 

With the goal of addressing the concerning issues related to mental and emotional health in the veterinary profession, a task force with the collaborative group released what authors of the guidelines say can be a “wake-up call” for checking in on team psychological health and safety.

Celebrate accreditation on AAHA Day 2024!
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Celebrate accreditation on AAHA Day 2024!

On July 22, celebrate eight years since AAHA Day launched by showing us how you celebrate accreditation! Tag us on social media using the hashtag #AAHADay.

Hiring for fit and culture: How to avoid unintentional bias
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Hiring for fit and culture: How to avoid unintentional bias

The phrases “hiring for fit” and “hiring for culture” are often used as guiding recruitment principles, and on the surface, they seem like a great way to build a harmonious team. However, it’s important to understand how these practices can also foster bias.

Hurricane Ian destroyed their practice. This is how they rebuilt
an area decimated by hurricane ian in 2022

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Hurricane Ian destroyed their practice. This is how they rebuilt

Hurricane Ian left a path of devastation when it hit Florida in 2022. Now, almost two years later, the destruction of VCA’s hospital on Sanibel Island allowed their team to rebuild not only a bigger practice but one that provides more comprehensive pet care.

Empowering Veterinary Care Through Inclusivity
An image of a happy veterinarian listening to a dog's heart, plus stills from an episode of Central Line: The AAHA Podcast showing Katie Berlin, DVM, and Esmeralda Cano, DVM.

Culture and People

Empowering Veterinary Care Through Inclusivity

Esmeralda Cano, DVM, joined Central Line podcast to discuss the mission of Vetspacito, a platform aimed at breaking down language barriers in veterinary care.

Paying It Forward
Critter Fixers stars Vernard Hodges, DVM, (left) and Terrence Ferguson, DVM. Both are wearing t-shirts that say

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Paying It Forward

Innovative youth outreach and scholarship programs support students to diversify and strengthen the veterinary profession.

Employee of the Month
Jade Petrie, RVT

Culture and People

Employee of the Month

Jade Petrie, RVT, Technician Supervisor at VCA Welborn Animal Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, is this month’s Employee of the Month.

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