Veterinary professionals give their all to care for animals, but who takes care of them? Burnout and compassion fatigue are real challenges. Setting boundaries, communicating effectively, and nurturing emotional resilience are just as crucial as medical skills. In this insightful article, we explore five practical ways to create a healthier, more balanced work environment for you and your team.
Read MoreDiscover how the animal health sector can make a global impact by committing 1% of its revenue to environmental initiatives. In this article, we explore the power of consumer influence, the pressing need for corporate responsibility, and EUTHABAG's journey toward creating a body bag 100% made with recycled material. Let's make environmental stewardship a standard business practice because protecting the planet benefits us all.
Read MoreSaying goodbye to a pet is never easy, but being prepared can help ease the decision-making process. Learn about the different pet cremation options available so you can choose the proper aftercare for your beloved companion with peace of mind.
Read MoreOur pets play an integral role in our lives, offering unconditional love, companionship, and plenty of smiles. However, the journey of caring for both our cherished pets and our clients pets’ can be fraught with challenges, especially as they approach the end of their lives. Here I explore my own experience with the profound nature of anticipatory grief and how it has shaped me into a more compassionate, understanding, and empathetic veterinary professional - and how we can all learn from this and find ways to access our compassion to better serve our clients and companions.
Read More"Unless your pet is reactive to new people in the home, it is almost certainly easier for them to stay in familiar surroundings. Riding in a vehicle requires a lot of strength and balance, typically dwindling at the end of life. Even pets that may have enjoyed a trip to the vet's office in the past may find it stressful and uncomfortable." - Dr. Sunday Cozzi, Hospice Veterinarian.
Read MoreThree veterinary students had the opportunity to experience hands-on surgeries, wildlife rescue, and community outreach while discovering Costa Rica's rich biodiversity. This was a unique journey blending learning, service, and the impact of veterinary care in underserved areas.
Read MoreLosing a beloved pet is a challenging experience not only for our clients but also for animal healthcare professionals. Pets are more than just animals; they are family members, companions, and friends who have been with us through life milestones: grad school, our first job, weddings, and the arrival of our children. No matter what people say, the bond shared with a pet is unique, and their loss can leave a significant void in your life. It's essential to allow yourself to grieve properly, but sometimes, unresolved grief can linger. How can we care for sick pets when we feel a deep void in our hearts?
Undoubtedly, the Millennials and Z generation need to give meaning to their work, and with good reason! Gone are the decades of working without purpose or reason. Employees seek ways to invest in their work and contribute to a more significant cause. Companies must find ways to motivate their teams and unite them around a joint "mission."
Read MoreVeterinary medicine is evolving rapidly, whereas euthanasia remains frozen in time. Due to a lack of training in the veterinary curriculum, we must improvise and improve with experiences, good or bad. Here are some tips to make it a better experience for the families and for the veterinary team.
Read MoreAre veterinarians really that expensive?
Read MoreAdvances in veterinary medicine and culture has always moved at a fast pace, but since the pandemic and the rise of pet adoptions, it’s moving at lightning-speed! It is nice to see how much we have advanced over the years. These advances seem to be moving toward a progressive change in the industry as well as streamlining the products and services we offer. There are certainly hurdles we’ll need to jump over and problems to solve, and because of this there are some predictions this will create more job opportunities for our industry.
Read MoreIf you are a veterinary team member thinking about entrepreneurship, this blog is for you!
Read MoreDeciding where and when your beloved companion will leave your life is probably one of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make. Celine Leheurteux, DVM, offers you some tips that can help you when the time comes.
Read MoreLosing a beloved pet is very difficult. Like the loss of a human being, a period of mourning is necessary. If this is the case for you, the holiday season may bring your grief to the forefront, and you may feel more alone and sad than usual.
Read MoreSaying goodbye to a beloved companion is undeniably a painful moment that every animal lover must unfortunately face. Céline Leheurteux, DVM a Canadian veterinarian for more than 20 years, is well aware of the issues related to the practices currently in place in the veterinary care environment to assist in the departure of a pet.
Read MoreEuthabag becomes a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise! Read more to find out why women in business is so empowering, how Celine leads her team and the industry to reach higher goals, and why it’s so important to Euthabag, the pet body bag company to achieve this certification!
Read MoreWhy choosing the right crematorium for your veterinary clinic is so important.
Read MoreVet techs are priceless gems in vet teams, and Euthabag is here to support them.
Read MoreVeterinary support staff are often forgotten during the discussion about euthanasia best practices and end-of-life care. Yet, we are the first line in the hospital! Find out how we can include technicians in the conversation.
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