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Mental Health and Wellness in the Veterinary Profession

When someone asks me, “What do you do?” and I tell them I’m a small animal veterinarian, their eyes brighten.  Then they proceed to tell me their favourite story about their pet.  I’m grateful that the public perception of veterinarians … Continue reading

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Making Space for Silence

  There’s so much external noise, sometimes it’s hard to hear myself think.  Lately, I’ve been trying to make some space. Starting the Midday Mindfulness Meditation at the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association Conference was a step in that direction.  

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Mindfulness Meditation at OVC

My life decisions over the last five years are taking me places I never expected to go.  Introducing mindfulness meditation to the students at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) is definitely one of those.

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A note to my veterinary colleagues

I thought of you today. Whether you are still in veterinary college, out in private practice, working in academia or industry, I offer the following to you.

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