Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, June 22nd, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from June 22nd AHD Bulletin – Quiet quitting or setting boundaries. Link. New graduates may have no idea how to behave in the office. Link. 11 signs a cat needs to see a veterinarian immediately. Link. Demand for Yaks growing. Link. Place keeper: 2023 … [Read more...]
3rd annual burnout study released by Galaxy Vets
Results from the third Galaxy Vet burnout study indicate an overwhelming majority of veterinary professionals don’t feel support from peers, supervisors or hospital owners. Not being heard had a direct correlation with the burnout rate. Galaxy Vets shared these key findings summary with AHD: Burnout returned to pre-pandemic level Practice managers, CSRs, assistants … [Read more...]
Galaxy Vets shares list of 60 veterinary conferences in 2023
Galaxy Vets released a comprehensive list and an interactive map of veterinary conferences for 2023. There are 60 events listed with descriptions, pricing and CE hours. Most events went back to the offline format, with no virtual options. AHD will keep this listing as a place keeper in the Worth a Glance section of the AHD Bulletin for your convenience and … [Read more...]
A complete guide to U.S. vet tech associations
There are an estimated 120,000 veterinary technicians in the U.S. Galaxy Vets has assembled a list of associations that promote vet technician education, accreditation, fund scholarships, lobby for benefits and more. This article outlines labor statistics, wages and association benefits. Veterinary technicians and technologists, collectively known in the industry as Vet Techs, … [Read more...]
Ways to measure, promote employee satisfaction
Complimentary Sponsored Content Many practice leaders claim they prioritize the happiness of their teams. But can they measure how well they deliver their intent? Join Ivan Zak, DVM, and guests gather to better understand a structured approach to collecting feedback. Expect to hear ways to measure and promote employee satisfaction, common mistakes businesses make when … [Read more...]
Veterinary compensation varies across U.S. states
Complimentary Content In newly published research by Galaxy Vets, DVMs in Delaware earn the highest average salary ($132,304.00) compared to the lowest average DVM salary, which is in New Mexico ($76,645.00). The article also contains a state-by-state comparison table of veterinary salaries. Location does play a role in what a veterinarian can earn. As does the type of … [Read more...]
Galaxy Vets announce 24-hour work week, same as full-time
Galaxy Vets is introducing a 24-hour workweek. All employees, as well as the relief workforce, who commit to at least 24 hours over seven days in any of Galaxy Vets’ general practice, ER or telemedicine settings are eligible to receive a full benefits package and equity. We are taking this step because we want our people to be able to afford a better work-life balance and … [Read more...]
Galaxy Vets call for an update to the veterinary professional oaths
Initiating a movement to revise the language of veterinary professional oaths to include a commitment to attend to personal health and mental well-being, Galaxy Vets has offered a way to gather support for amending the oaths. The addition would parallel an amendment made by the World Medical Association into the Declaration of Geneva, or “The Modern Hippocratic Oath" taken by … [Read more...]