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By Ingrid Pika, DVM, CVMI, BS
"It's well known that the veterinary industry has experienced rapid and significant changes and continues to evolve in both positive and negative ways. Clinically, we have access to facilities, equipment, medications, and procedures comparable to those in human medicine—some might even argue we offer a higher standard of care. However, while our medical capabilities keep advancing, our workforce is increasingly burdened by extraordinary demands and pressures.
It is this latter devastating effect on our veterinary professionals that has become the essence of the future of veterinary medicine. A disconnect has grown between those hiring and the candidates looking for work. Far too often, we see the “warm-body hires” or professionals accepting roles that do not align with their skillsets, values, or goals. The result? Short-term employment and practice teams are having more difficulty caring for the patient and job/career satisfaction is at risk..."
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