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My year of rejection
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Culture and People

My year of rejection

​For new graduates (and anyone with lofty goals), a rejection challenge can be a way to overcome the fear of hearing “no.” Ewan D.S. Wolff, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), shares how they navigated their year of rejection.​

Why people stay: Hiring (and keeping) a great team
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Why people stay: Hiring (and keeping) a great team

A sense of belonging and teamwork is one of the top factors that keeps employees in their jobs, according to AAHA’s “Stay, Please,” research. Phil Richmond, DVM, CAPP, CPPC, CRT, CCFP, talks about how to create the psychological safety needed to hire and develop a strong team.

Employee of the Month, May 2024
Andie Corcoran, Lead Veterinary Assistant at Pet Care Clinic—Kuna in Kuna, Idaho

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Employee of the Month, May 2024

This month’s prize winner is Andie Corcoran, Lead Veterinary Assistant at Pet Care Clinic – Kuna, in Kuna, Idaho!

Financial Health, Mental Health
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Financial Health, Mental Health

Many people worry about their financial health and those in the veterinary community are not immune to that concern. Unfortunately, a person’s financial worries can be a significant cause of stress and that stress can affect wellbeing.

Vet Med, We Have a Problem
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Vet Med, We Have a Problem

According to AAHA’s research, one factor consistently comes up again and again in the conversation about staff turnover: fair compensation. It’s the top driver of attrition, and it’s also a key retention factor. This article offers expert tips for addressing the number one driver of turnover among veterinary professionals.

For technician retention, money matters
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For technician retention, money matters

It’s not all about the Benjamins, but a lack of fair compensation is the top driver of tech turnover. However, meeting the financial needs of this role might not be as big a stretch as you’d expect.

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