Blogs & Peer Reviewed Articles
5 Powerful Ways Practice Owners Can Empower Women in Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary clinics have the power to drive meaningful change. By implementing policies and practices that champion gender equality, break down stereotypes, and provide strong support, they can foster a more inclusive and empowering work environment.
From fostering mentorship opportunities to advocating for fair wages and flexible work arrangements, every step toward […]
RVTs – Level Up Your Career
The veterinary profession is constantly evolving – and so is the role of veterinary technologists. If you’re looking for ways to change up and enhance your career, consider some of these options.
Take on Leadership Roles in your Practice
This doesn’t necessarily mean management, there are several ways to take a leadership role.
- Research, develop and lead […]
Baby Hare Season 2021
April 20, 2021
Baby hare season is upon us again! Alberta has two species of hares: the White-tailed Prairie Hares (aka Jackrabbits) and the Snowshoe hare. Both these species turn white in winter. Prairie Hares (jackrabbits) like open spaces such as urban neighbourhood parks, yards, public […]
What is Moral Distress and What Can We Do About it to Help Ourselves and Our Profession? – Member Wellness Article
Moral distress and associated injury is a concept that emerged from nursing ethics and I think applies to the veterinary world as RVTs and other veterinary professionals work under extreme pressures of the current pandemic. Moral distress and injury refers to the psychological distress that results from actions or the lack of them which violate one’s […]
What’s Mine is Mine! – Prevention, Management and Treatment of Resource Guarding
Resource guarding is an umbrella term—also known as “possession aggression” or “food-related aggression” in dogs—and rarely ends in sharing. It is defined as “[a] normal behaviour which can become maladaptive. It may be directed at familiar and unfamiliar humans or animals that approach the dog when it is near or in possession of something it values. […]
Are You “Just A Tech”?
“Oh, I’m not the vet, I’m just a tech.”
How many of us have spoken this phrase? How many times have we unintentionally belittled ourselves — and our profession — with those four little words? They don’t sound harmful. I would commonly follow that up with “you know what […]