The following are webpages that you may find helpful. I am not responsible for any of the content on any of these pages, nor have any of these sites compensated me in any way for sharing their links. Please feel free to suggest additional helpful sites and / or provide other feedback via our Contact Us page.

 

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Mental Health

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American Veterinary Medical Association Wellbeing

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing

 

Not One More Vet

Resources for veterinarians and support staff

https://nomv.org

 

Not Another Vet Nurse

a Personal Blog

https://notanothervetnurse.wixsite.com/navn/articles

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Pet Loss Support / Grief: Client Resources

Some of the following provide (or offer referrals to) free or low-cost grief counseling for families dealing with pet loss

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Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice

Grief Resources, Support Groups & Counseling Link

https://www.lapoflove.com/community/Pet-Loss-Support

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University of Pennsylvania

Pet Support Services

Thorough website, including resources, information, facts about euthanasia, etc.

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Pet Loss and Bereavement Information Site

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Colorado State University

Honoring the human-animal bond by providing compassionate support and advocacy for people who care for animals

https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/argus/

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Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)

"Non-profit association of concerned volunteers who are experienced and knowledgeable in the tender subject of pet death"

https://www.aplb.org

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University of Florida Pet Loss Support Page

Resources for families, including "Ways to Memorialize your Pet" & "How to Support a Loved One who is Grieving"

https://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/resources/pet-loss-support/

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Pawprints Left by You

Pet Loss Poem by Teri Harrison

http://blog.grandparentgiftco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/6071.jpg

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Rainbow Bridge

Well-known poem; author unknown

https://www.petloss.com/rainbowbridge.htm

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Dealing with Pet Loss: Resources for Veterinary Support Staff

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Colorado State University / Argus Institute 

Teaching compassionate communication to veterinary professionals

https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/argus/veterinarians/​

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AAHA / IAAHPC End-of-Life Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats

https://www.aaha.org/resources/2023-aaha-senior-care-guidelines-for-dogs-and-cats/end-of-life-and-euthanasia/​

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Diversity and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine

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Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association

The mission of the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association is to promote racial and ethnic diversity and cultural competency within the veterinary profession so as to better serve a diverse, multicultural society. 

https://www.mcvma.org

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PrideVMC

The mission and purpose of PrideVMC is to create a better world for the LGBTQ+ veterinary community.

https://pridevmc.org

 

PrideVMC is building a list of sibling organizations around the world

https://pridevmc.org/sibling-organizations/

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Miscellaneous

 

Veterinary Support Personnel Network (VSPN): Library, Message Boards, Continuing Education

Sister site to Veterinary Information Network (VIN); Free Membership (So. Much. Info.)

https://www.vin.com/vspn/

 

North American Association of Veterinary Receptionists (NAAVR): Non-profit organization with a mission "to support, empower and advocate for professionals who create exceptional veterinary client experiences"

https://naavr.org/

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*British* Veterinary Receptionist Association (BVRA)

The BVRA is a not-for profit membership organization whose mission is to recognize and raise the status of veterinary receptionists within the UK’s veterinary profession.

https://www.bvra.co.uk

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Animal Medical Center

AMC NY's extremely comprehensive 2024 Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days Online Calendar

https://www.amcny.org/2024-pet-holidays-and-veterinary-awareness-days/

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Veterinary Receptionist Week Website

Details for celebrating front office staff during the last full week of April each year. (It's *this* website! 😅)

https://www.veterinaryreceptionistweek.com

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My Instagram Page

https://www.instagram.com/vetreceptionzest

 

Veterinary Technician Week Page on National Association of Veterinary Technician in America site

Details for celebrating technician staff during the third full week of October each year

https://www.navta.net/national-veterinary-technician-week/