Not One More Vet

We are thrilled to announce that Lap of Love is this year's Title Sponsor for NOMV’s upcoming gala. Please join us in Chicago on the evening of October 5th for “A Decade of Veterinary Wellbeing.” We look forward to learning and celebrating with you. For more information, visit our gala’s webpage, which is linked in the comments below.

NOMV would like to extend a tremendous congratulations to Dr. Treyton Diggs for being named Westminster Kennel Club’s Veterinarian of the Year for 2024. This is an extraordinary achievement, and well deserved! “For me, this award symbolizes faith, hope and possibility and confirms that dreams accompanied with dedication, perseverance and grit can become a reality. It also validates the impact of veterinary medicine and simultaneously teaches our children and students that our work is not in vain and that “what we do in life echoes in eternity.” Hence, I implore and charge each one of you to live your legacy and continue to be the change you want to see in the world.” – Dr. Treyton Diggs We would also like to profoundly thank the Westminster Kennel Club for their $10,000 donation to NOMV in honor of Dr. Diggs. You can read more about the judging panel and finalists here: https://lnkd.in/gPPbi_tJ

Please join us in celebrating a decade of Not One More Vet! We are excited to be hosting a mini-conference and gala in Chicago this October. This event will bring wellness experts together from across the industry to share their knowledge. Attend our mini conference and benefit from networking opportunities, RACE-certified CE courses, and a look at what services and support NOMV can offer to you and your clinic. If you’re interested in learning more, or sponsoring this event, please visit our webpage below. We can’t wait to see you there!

““If veterinary teams can effectively recruit and retain neurodivergent employees and highlight their strengths, then the whole workplace will benefit, said Dr. Debra J. Nickelson, founder of Trillium C, a consulting firm for veterinarians. Dr. Nickelson along with Dr. Erika G. Hendel, founder of Empathy at Large consulting and member of the Not One More Vet board of directors, presented the session “Recruitment and Retention: Neurodiverse Individuals Are Valuable Members of the Veterinary Team” on Saturday at AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas. Neurodiversity, or differences in brain function and cognition, is a spectrum encompassing conditions such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and autism. Many individuals who are neurodivergent have unique abilities; research shows that some conditions, including autism and dyslexia, can bestow special skills in pattern recognition, memory, or mathematics. Awareness of such differences and the provision of reasonable accommodations are integral to helping neurodiverse professionals excel to their full potential.” Please click below to read the full article:

Mental health and wellness concerns for veterinary medicine professionals are at the forefront of a growing body of research that indicates the inherent stressors of the profession can lead to anxiety and / or depression and burnout for some. These stressors can begin impacting students even before they earn their veterinary medicine degrees. Both anxiety and depression raise the risk of suicide. The suicide rate among veterinarians is four times higher than the general population, according to a study published in The Canadian Veterinary Journal. Furthermore, according to Dr. Pauline Prince, staff psychologist at the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, one in six veterinarians have considered suicide, and one in three have clinically significant anxiety and / or depression. Less than one-third of them will seek help despite knowing they need it. The challenges facing veterinarians are documented in the film series “On the Farm.” Produced by the University Television Center at MSU, the four-part film series highlights the industry and personal challenges of agricultural workers. The series is a partnership between the MSU Extension Service and the MSU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The second season of “On the Farm” airs on Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s TV channel July 1 at 9 p.m., July 5 at 7:30 p.m. and July 7 at 4:30 p.m. Each of the four stories will air in full as a single, one-hour episode. The films also spotlight resources and organizations that can assist agricultural workers in crisis and feature specialists from MSU in agricultural economics, family science and clinical psychology. These specialists connect the lived experiences of the farmers to scientific literature on rural and agricultural lifestyles. To watch the entire “On the Farm” miniseries at https://www.onthefarm.life. Mississippi State University

NOMV’s Veterinary Mental Health Support (VMHS) program is grateful to share our upcoming support groups for veterinarians: Sunday Veterinarians Group Start Date: Sunday, July 7th Time: 10am PT / 1pm ET Facilitator: Anna Kreiter Veterinarians Group – Trauma, Emergency, & Challenging Cases Start Date: Tuesday, July 16th Time: 6pm PT / 9pm ET Facilitator: Dustin Kieschnick These groups are completely free to attend and confidential. Topics discussed will include managing imposter syndrome and perfectionism, setting effective boundaries with colleagues and clients, building resilience, finding a healthy personal and professional balance, overcoming uncertainty and feelings of failure, coping with trauma in the workplace, and so much more. For more information about joining us, or to register, please email us at VMHS@nomv.org. We would be grateful if you would share this news with your colleagues.

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association examined the mental and emotional well-being of more than 4,600 U.S. veterinarians. Sponsored by Merck Animal Health, the study assessed the levels of burn-out, well-being, and mental health of veterinarians using scientific methods. It also compared those figures to those of non-veterinarians in the general population. Click the article below for the full findings: Merck Animal Health AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) AVMA Journals #nomv #notonemorevet

Thank you Metropolitan Veterinary Associates for your Race Around the World 2024 sponsorship! 🌎 NOMV greatly appreciates your support for Race Around the World and the mental wellbeing of veterinary professionals 💚 #NOMV #NotOneMoreVet #RaceAroundtheWorld #RATW24

Thank you Instinct for your Race Around the World 2024 sponsorship! 🌎 NOMV greatly appreciates your support for Race Around the World and the mental wellbeing of veterinary professionals 💚 #NOMV #NotOneMoreVet #RaceAroundtheWorld #RATW24

Today is the final day of Race Around the World 2024! 🌎 Remember to log all of your activities and make your final donations in support of veterinary professionals 💚 https://lnkd.in/eMMPdhzC #NOMV #NotOneMoreVet #RaceAroundTheWorld #RATW24