Veterinarians say that helping suffering animals and stressed-out owners can become grueling.

It’s so easy to become overly focused on the clinical aspects of practice. As advances in veterinary medicine continue to expand, we can fall into the trap of preoccupation with medicine to the exclusion of enjoying our work. As if that were not enough, economic realities including student debt often seem to pop into our minds as regularly as our screen saver does every morning. If we aren’t careful, we risk losing many of the joys of working in the veterinary profession.

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Dr. Wise's Take
Don't underestimate the impact your bad day is having on your co-workers, clients and patients.  This article reminds us that there are many things at work that can contribute to our grumpy mood; and provides tips for increasing job satisfaction.

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