08/10/2017

A Focus on Wellness

AVMA now offers assistance to members needing emotional support

A new resource from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is helping professionals in the field get the emotional support they need.

Launched last month, AVMA’s State Wellness Programs for Veterinary Professionals details wellness programs available to veterinary professionals on a state-by-state basis. Working with state veterinary medical associations and state boards on its industrywide Veterinary Well-Being Steering Committee, AVMA’s state advocacy team conducted research to identify veterinary wellness state programs along with confidentiality provisions.

“One of our primary initiatives is how we can help improve their well-being and what resources we can bring on a national level,” said Dr. Marci Kirk, assistant director for recent graduate initiatives at AVMA.

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