In this era of unusual supply and demand for Veterinary team members, if you want the best then it’s time to become a great storyteller. We’re not talking about fibs, stretching the truth or outright lies. What we do mean is that in a market where demand clearly is outstripping supply (at a ratio of almost 2:1) Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Nurses and nearly all Veterinary Professionals are being highly selective about choosing their next career step…and it starts with your Job Campaign. You have 3 seconds. That’s it. In today’s attention-span-challenged world, if your Job Campaign does not attract, engage and draw readers or viewers into your story in the first 3 seconds then you have failed – and having captured their attention you must keep their interest right to the very end. And if you are a Job Seeker, you want to know your potential new employer’s story too. Find out how and why…

Research indicates that over 25% of workers report experiencing high levels of burnout as a result of their jobs. And the field of veterinary medicine is not immune to this trend. Vet Nurses, in particular, are subject to burnout as a result of the daily stressors you face. Failure to address burnout head on can lead to serious problems such as depression, stroke, and other serious health complication, and is a primary cause of veterinary professionals leaving the profession that they love. Fortunately, there are some straightforward measures that you, your work mates and your hospital or clinic can take to recognize, prevent or manage the symptoms of burnout in the nursing team. Here are nine tips that we can all implement to prevent or overcome burnout…