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The Ready, Vet, Go Mentorship Program for New Veterinary Graduates equips professionals with skills not learned in school but necessary for long, successful careers OAKLAND, CA — Ready, Vet, Go, the veterinary profession’s newest and most robust mentorship program for...

What is burnout?   Psychology Today describes burnout as “..a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress.”   Burnout is a significant problem in the veterinary field and it has only increased during...

Non-verbal Communication in the Age of Wearing Masks   Wearing face masks during the pandemic has made communicating with clients – or anyone for that matter - increasingly difficult. We’ve gone from striking candid one-on-ones and group conversations to instead...

What is Ergonomics? Ergonomics is the study of people's efficiency in their working environment. The goal is to help people create habitats and systems that fit their needs. Ergonomics strives to enhance general efficiency and productivity daily and alleviate...

As a vet, I get asked this question all the time. Clients love to connect with me about our mutual love of the same species, breed, or even age. When I mentioned my 18 year-old cat in a workplace bio, I suddenly had new clients who came to me because they "heard I...

5 things I’ve learned from being a mentor: 1. I LOVE being a veterinarian! When I get to mentor a new grad, I'm able to relive that excitement I felt at the beginning of my career. When I witness a lightbulb moment or watch someone conquer a new skill, I remember...

Myth #1: New grads know how to do everything. Um, nope. Sure, we know A LOT when we graduate, but there is still so much to learn. After four years of vet school and a yearlong internship, I began working at a small animal private practice. My first surgery there was...