The Diversity and Inclusion Workshop for Veterinary Practice Leaders The fact that women are the predominant gender in the veterinary field today is not news to members of the VHMA. Women in veterinary medicine are impacting nearly every aspect of our profession from recruiting and hiring, to benefits and succession planning. Managers and veterinary practice leaders who … [Read more...]
Women in Veterinary Medicine: Searching for Boundaries
by Brenda Tassava, CVPM, CVJ What is the biggest challenge that women in veterinary medicine face today? That's the question I posed earlier this week at the first Women in Veterinary Medicine roundtable dinner discussion, in Indianapolis. As the facilitator, I had prepared 8 prompts, but only had to ask that single question to get the ball rolling. An intimate group of … [Read more...]
Women in Veterinary Medicine: Work-Life Balance Challenges
Brenda Tassava will be facilitating the first (of many more to come!) roundtable discussions, hosting women veterinary practice owners. This evening's topic will be Work-Life Balance Challenges, opening up discussion between women who are trying to run successful businesses while juggling many other roles and responsibilities. This private event is hosted and sponsored by IDEXX … [Read more...]