Health and Wellness Resources

Wholehearted support for the whole vet community

We know that veterinary practice teams can be especially vulnerable to stress and other mental health challenges. With this in mind, our dedication to our customers includes supporting the well-being of their entire team. It’s an important part of helping everyone provide high-quality animal care and enjoy fruitful careers in our industry.

Proud to support NOMV – and you

As part of our Whole Vet Initiative, we’re honored to serve as a bronze member sponsor of Not One More Vet (NOMV). This international nonprofit supports veterinary team members with mental health challenges through education, resources and support that helps them to survive and thrive.

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Add to cart, mend a heart

We support mental health in our industry and now you can too. Until June 30, 2024, a portion of proceeds from the sale of select Aspen FlexWrap and Pivetal Cohesive Wrap, up to $25,000, will be donated to Not One More Vet.

Aspen FlexWrap

A durable, easy-tear option for bandaging. Bandage material has a soft feel and sticks well once applied. Package contents: 4-inch bandages, assorted colors, 18 ct.

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Pivetal Cohesive Wrap

High-quality wrap with an easy-start edge, a soft feel and strong, durable construction. It’s self-adhesive, but does not stick to a patient’s skin. Package contents: 2-inch bandages, assorted colors, 36 ct.

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Events and CE opportunities, co-sponsored with Elanco

We’re partnering with Dr. Heidi Hulon, Elanco’s Wellbeing Consulting Veterinarian. As a certified positive psychology practitioner, she is working with us to provide research-based educational opportunities that support mental wellness on practice teams.

Free mental health first aid certification course

This workshop developed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing will help you recognize someone in crisis and respond to them with an easy-to-remember, five-step action plan. You’ll also review common signs of mental health and substance use challenges and consider how to implement self-care techniques that make issues less likely.

Certification details: This course provides a 3-year certification in mental health first aid upon completion.

May 22, 2024, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. MT

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May 29, 2024, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET

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Courses focused on mental health

We have created online courses focused on mental health and compassion fatigue in clinics. You’ll earn one CE credit; more importantly, you’ll learn to support your colleagues.

Courses include:

Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder in Veterinary Medicine: Prevalence, Treatment and Prevention
Suicide Awareness in Veterinary Medicine: Signs, Safety Plans and Postvention
Building Resiliency and Confidence to Strengthen Your Mental Well-Being
Allyship in Mental Health

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Ongoing and steady support

We’re planning further support in the future for NOMV. Resources, education and additional ideas to help your colleagues will be added regularly. And we are here to support you in all ways, including your everyday well-being.

Supporting employee well-being in the face of addiction

From being able to provide your employees with resources so that they can get the support they need for addiction to ushering them back into the practice in a way that they feel welcomed, your approach can make an impactful difference in their experience during one of the most challenging times of one’s life. This article outlines how.

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