Wellbeing
Walking Into Someone Else’s Practice: Lessons from Relief Work
What a Decade of Relief Work Has Taught Me About Veterinary Medicine There’s a unique perspective that comes with walking into a practice where you don’t work full time. You don’t know all the systems.You don’t know all the clients.You don’t know all the unwritten rules. And yet… you’re expected to step in, contribute, and…
Read MoreIntent vs. Impact: What We Mean vs. What People Experience in Veterinary Medicine
Why understanding intent vs. impact can improve communication, leadership, and trust in veterinary practice There’s something I’ve been thinking about lately — and if I’m honest, something I’m still actively working on. The difference between what we intend… and what actually lands. Because in veterinary medicine, we are surrounded by good intentions. We want to…
Read MoreFrom Vet Tech to Candidate: Why I’m Running for AVMA President-Elect
From Vet Tech to Candidate: Why I’m Running for AVMA President-Elect (And Why the Non-Traditional Path Might Be Exactly What We Need) Not long ago, someone asked me — genuinely, not critically — “Why you?” Why you, Jen? Why not wait? Why now? I smiled, because I knew they weren’t questioning my intentions. They were…
Read MoreThe Kind of Leader Veterinary Medicine Needs in 2025
The Kind of Leader Veterinary Medicine Needs in 2025 (Spoiler: It’s Not About Checking Boxes) Veterinary medicine is evolving faster than ever before. From advancements in AI and digital tools to shifting client expectations, changing team dynamics, and growing legislative complexity — the profession we love is in motion. And with change comes challenge… but…
Read MoreYou Spoke. I Listened. Here’s What Veterinarians Are Saying Across the Profession
🗣️ You Spoke. I Listened. What I’ve Heard from the Veterinary Profession — and What We Can Do About It If there’s one thing I’ve learned while campaigning to be AVMA’s next President-Elect, it’s this: Veterinarians and veterinary teams aren’t short on opinions — they’re short on opportunities to be heard. So I’ve made it…
Read MoreLet’s Elevate Vet Med Together: The AVMA DEIW Summit in Atlanta! 🏙️✨
Let’s Elevate Vet Med Together: Join Me at the AVMA DEIW Summit in Atlanta! 🏙️✨ I’m gearing up for the AVMA DEIW Summit from November 7-9, in Atlanta, and it’s shaping up to be a transformative experience. If you’re interested in fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing (DEIW) in veterinary medicine, this is where you…
Read MoreHow SAVMA Leaders Like Zach, Max, Tara, and Kyle Are Shaping Vet Med with Passion and Authenticity! 🐾
How SAVMA Leaders Like Zach, Max, Tara, and Kyle Are Shaping Vet Med with Passion and Authenticity! 🐾 Veterinary medicine is more than just treating animals—it’s about leadership, passion, and community. The future of our profession is in great hands, thanks to the remarkable SAVMA leaders who are bringing their authentic selves to the table.…
Read MoreWhy the Future of Veterinary Care Needs Vet Techs, Not a Mid-Level Position 😬
Why the Future of Veterinary Medicine Needs Leadership & Innovation 🐾 Hey there, fellow veterinary professionals! I’m Dr. Jen Quammen, and today I want to dive into a topic that could drastically shape the future of our profession – Colorado’s Proposition 129 which would introduce a mid-level position in vet med. As a candidate for…
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