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For many veterinary professionals – Vets, Nurses, Techs, and more – the dream of merging your love for animals with your passion for travel has always burned brightly. The idea of exploring your country, region, or the world while practicing your veterinary skills is not just a great experience; it can be a career boost too. Yet, often, these dreams remain unexplored, tangled in hesitations and uncertainties.

Discover some of the many options that combine your love for animals with your passion for travel. It’s time to unlock those dreams, overcome common hurdles, and discover the pathway forward on a journey where your veterinary skills become your ticket to adventure. Veterinary professionals from our Community share their stories plus discover tips to get you started on your own journey to quench your wanderlust while keeping your veterinary skills razor-sharp…

In today’s competitive veterinary job market, salary transparency is emerging as a key factor in attracting top talent. Openly disclosing salaries in job ads not only builds trust and fosters equity but also aligns with increasing legal requirements globally. Veterinary practices that embrace this transparency see improved candidate quality, higher retention rates, and a more inclusive workplace culture. However, it’s understandable that some practices have been reluctant, fearing potential internal pay disparities and the challenge of benchmarking competitive salaries. As the industry evolves, being upfront about compensation is no longer optional – it’s a strategic imperative that delivers tangible results…

In today’s digital age, social media has transcended beyond personal use to become a powerful tool for professional growth, especially in the veterinary field. By strategically leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, veterinary professionals can enhance their careers, build robust networks, and showcase their expertise. This evolution not only connects veterinarians with potential employers but also fosters a vibrant community for sharing knowledge and staying updated with industry trends. Embrace these digital avenues to propel your veterinary career to new heights…

As a veterinary practice leader, you understand that your team’s well-being is crucial to delivering best-practice veterinary care. With inputs and feedback from key members of the Veterinary Moda Community, we explore potent strategies and practical, tactical recommendations that you can implement next week that will rapidly enhance your team’s satisfaction and build retention. This starter guide offers advice on creating a supportive environment through customized onboarding, regular feedback, recognition programs, and much more. Explore these transformative approaches to ensure your team feels valued every single day and remains keen to stay…

Returning to work after a period of parental leave can be both a rewarding and daunting balancing act for veterinary professionals. Whether you’re seeking a financial boost, mental stimulation, or some actual adult conversation (or all three!), we’ve got some practical tips on getting your figurative ducks lined up for a smooth transition back into the workplace. Apply the organizational and self-care advice outlined here, and you, too, can genuinely achieve the healthy, sustainable long-term equilibrium of working and parenting that every parent wants…

The veterinary profession, a cornerstone of community health and animal welfare, faces significant challenges, particularly within the private practice sector. Across the industry, notable attrition rates are raising concerns, as veterinary professionals – veterinarians, nurses, and technicians alike – are choosing to leave not only their positions but sometimes the field entirely. These departures point to deeper systemic issues that need addressing to ensure the health of the profession and the wellbeing of the animals they care for. Recognizing the urgency of these issues, there is a growing commitment within the industry to transform these challenges into opportunities for enhancement and growth. Discover 5 key reasons why veterinary professionals consider leaving the industry altogether and explore a range of strategies and tactics that will help to ensure that the field of veterinary medicine thrives for generations to come…

Whether you are building a new practice from the ground up or approaching a new role where practice management is a key element, ensuring a positive culture is critical to your success.  Your practice culture will be reflected in your team’s attitudes and, in turn, how your clients and patients feel when they interact with your team. Taking the time to build positivity into your business practices will pay huge dividends. Here are 6 proven strategies and tactics to get you started… 

In veterinary medicine, the line between the demands of your profession and your life outside of your calling is becoming more blurred, scuffed, or even washed away entirely by the tide of daily life. We’ve all had those long cases that go well past closing time, that friend whose cat is having a moment, or a veterinary pal who is having a tough time coping and reaches out. And our natural empathy makes it very hard to say no. Yet, having boundaries can help you keep your own work-life situation in balance. We’re not talking about Great Wall boundaries, more like lines in the sand. If we all learned how to set and appreciate boundaries, we could foster more mutual respect and compassion amongst each other rather than resentment or anger. And we might just add another small but important facet towards improving the overall mental health of the veterinary profession. So, here are some essential steps toward setting mutually beneficial boundaries…

Congratulations! You have made it through the rigorous curriculum, clinical rotations, and countless hours of studying to earn your veterinary degree. As you embark on this exciting journey, it is essential to recognize that there will be speed bumps in your first years of practice. Facing these hurdles head-on with a positive mindset and determination will help you build a successful career in the veterinary field. We asked recent graduate vets, nurses, and techs to share their first-year-out challenges and their suggestions to overcome them. Prepare for your own journey and equip yourself with answers so you can thrive as a new veterinary professional…