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Hi Member,

It's been a busy week and with a Christmas party, a dance concert and family visiting so I'm definitely suffering from 'end of year fatigue syndrome'. And I haven't even started Christmas shopping! What about you and your team - have you noticed any of the symptoms outlined in the blog post below?

This week we're excited to publish the second episode in our series 'So Many Other Things: The Reality of Veterinary Practice - Hustle & Bustle' featuring more great images from Michael Weinhardt. And we've also featured a post from one of our favourite bloggers Dr Vanessa Rohlf all about coping with grief and loss when an animal dies - it's relevant for all of us who have lost pets.

Finally, make sure you scroll right down to the bottom - I guarantee you'll enjoy our 'One last thing'!

Our aim is to help you - save time, connect & discover!

Enjoy your reading :)

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Vetanswers Blog & Resources

So Many Other Things: The Reality of Veterinary Practice Part 2 - Hustle & Bustle

The rhythm of a typical day at Brudine is dictated by an ongoing tussle between order and unpredictability. Setting order are the appointments schedule (for consultations) and the hospital board (for surgeries, diagnostics, observations and boarders). Like flight controllers, receptionists direct the flow of owners and pets through the practice...

Warning! Be alert for the dreaded ‘End of Year Fatigue Syndrome’ in your veterinary team

Have you noticed any signs of fatigue, grumpiness, stress or a strange wild-eyed look in the eyes of any of your staff? Then they may be suffering from the dreaded ‘end of year fatigue syndrome’ - a strange annually recurring condition that often appears from late November right through to December.

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One for you and your clients....

vanessa

Coping with Grief and Loss when an Animal Dies

Dr Vanessa Rohlf

This beautifully written post will resonate with everyone who has lost a pet - whether you work in the veterinary industry or your clients.

In the post, Vanessa describes her own feelings of loss after losing her much-loved dog 'Holly' and also suggests that there are four tasks that people generally go through while processing a loss:

1. Accept the loss

This involves facing the reality that the pet is gone, and isn't coming back - some days this can be easier than others.

2. Process the pain of loss

We need to be open and accepting of our feelings as well as give ourselves permission to experience both the psychological and physical reactions to grief.

3. Adjusting to a world without the loved one

Our relationship with our pets is often so close and so connected to our day-to-day life, that when a pet dies we experience the primary loss of their company but also the secondary loss of the routines associated with the pet.

4.Find an enduring connection with the deceased

This challenge requires us to find a way to continue our bond with the pet we have lost and perhaps open up the possibility of being able to connect with another.

The post also offers Tips for coping with grief and some excellent advice on How to support a friend who is grieving.

This is a post that's definitely worth adding to your list of client resources .

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Love Your Pet Love Your Vet Video #10: Humane Euthanasia of Pets

In this 1:10 minute video, Dr Gerardo Poli discusses euthanasia.

"..As difficult as it may be sometimes, for us euthanasia is actually a form of treatment"
- Dr Gerardo Poli

"It can sometimes take many years to get to the point where actually we are providing something for that pet. So euthanasia is a challenge that some people don't ever overcome."
- Dr Gerardo Poli

These are great videos to share with your clients and wider community...

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One last thing....

Let the cutest Peacock Spiders help to put you in the mood for Christmas in this 45 second video on Facebook

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