Idiopathic Issues

It's not just hot weather that puts our pets at risk, cold weather brings hazards too!  Here are some great tips for keeping your animals safe when the temperature drops.

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The AVMA's Veterinary Economics Division included professional quality of life questions into its annual survey.  They found three factors statistically significant two years in a row in contributing to compassion fatigue: 

1. Satisfaction with current employment
2. Hours worked per week
3. Educational preparedness for performing veterinary service.
4. Check out this article to learn about other contributing factors, and to learn about Compassion Satisfaction.

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The Food and Drug Administration released some very interesting information regarding the impact of second and third hand smoke on our companion animals.  This is a very useful resource to reference when educating clients.  Read the full post from FDA.gov

Good News! The 2016 AVMA Report on the Market for Veterinarians found the employment outlook for veterinarians continues to improve, with greatest improvements being seen in the US.  “The largest markets for veterinarians are those of private practice (e.g., companion animal, food animal, equine and mixed animal), comprising roughly three-quarters of all active veterinarians."  Read the full post from Avma.org

Vet Student, if you are looking for additional, unique training, World Vets provides aid internationally for animals, and has great learning opportunities for you too!   Read the full post from World Vets.