From classes to clinics, late-night study sessions to early morning rotations, and of course, NAVLE prep—veterinary school is a whirlwind of caring for patients, studying hard, and chasing your dreams. But in the midst of it all, it’s easy to put your own wellbeing on the back burner. Whether you’re just opening up your books…
Discover practical strategies to manage stress, from understanding its impact to embracing effective coping techniques, in our insightful guide.
Lauren S. Grider, DVM, CCFP Mark,* a twenty-eight-year-old emergency veterinarian, started getting serious about creating his self-care plan after a particularly difficult week. He had drawn holiday weekend duty in the ER, and his last shift was exceptionally busy, with a heavy load of trauma patients, many of which didn’t survive. Toward the end of…
Lauren S. Grider, DVM, CCFP Sydney* is a 41-year-old credentialed veterinary technician with more than twenty years of experience in the field. She typically works 40-50 hours a week at a busy small animal specialty practice, and she loves her job despite the high level of stress. Recently, her 10-year-old son was diagnosed with a…