Nowadays, women are the majority of students entering veterinary schools in the United States. When I was in high school and started shadowing in the veterinary hospital, all my mentors were males. I did not have a female veterinarian role model until my senior year when I met an animal science professor and veterinarian. I […]
What Do We Do Now? The Impact of COVID-19 on Veterinary Practices
Now that the United States is beginning to open up in response to CDC guidelines, businesses are being forced to consider how they will change their policies in response to the easing of restrictions. And veterinary hospitals are no exception. Since I joined my current practice in the middle of the pandemic, I have never […]
Your Mental Health Matters
Mental health awareness month is here and today I want to reflect on our mental health experience during the pandemic lockdown. A little before the COVID-19 pandemic mental health awareness had been increasing. However, after we felt that 2020 paralyzed our lives, we also got to spend a lot more time with ourselves. Some loved […]