Sunday Serenity

Happy Sunday Vet Med! We hope you can take some time to relax today - these serene pictures sent in by Haley Bartlett from Kansas State University are exactly what we need today!  Thank you for your submissions, Haley!

AWESC Environmental Tip of the Month!

CSU Presents: Animal Health Advocates in a Changing Climate

Colorado State University's One Health Club is excited to present Animal Health Advocates in a Changing Climate - a virtual symposium on climate change and health for the veterinary profession! This symposium is designed to begin equipping clinicians, technicians and students with knowledge and tools to be effective contributors in protecting animal health in a changing climate. From an interdisciplinary One Health perspective, climate change as it relates to animal health will be explored through the lens of emerging disease, conservation implications, emergency management, veterinary care, and sustainable business initiatives. Attendees can engage with top scientists, advocates, and veterinarians leading the charge towards a healthier future for our planet and learn about actions needed to join the force. We are currently accepting registrations, which is FREE for students! Please check out our website for program details, speaker information, registration and more! Make sure to check out the Student Showcase and consider submitting an abstract if you (or your student club/group) have created movement towards a healthy and sustainable future. 

AAVMC Annual Conference

The AAVMC will be hosting the 2021 AAVMC Annual Conference starting tomorrow. Check out more information about this awesome student opportunity below!

The AAVMC welcomes veterinary students to attend a special student track of the AAVMC Annual Conference Catalyze 2021: Connect & Innovate in the Face of Global Challenges. This program is tailored specifically for veterinary students. We are excited about presenting our 2021 conference as a virtual experience. Our acclaimed Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion programming has never been more important. Of note: one of our Keynote speakers this year is Dr. Robin DiAngelo, author of the book White Fragility. Dr. DiAngelo's session will not be recorded and will only be accessible live on March 5^th. The remainder of the student programming will be available both live and as a recording. Student registration is $20. Please visit the student conference website to register!

Registration Link: web.cvent.com/event/5d72e64a-2e75-437b-b09b-62be58ade3df/...

Let us know what you think if you go!

Nurse Elevation Program

The Nurse Elevation Program allows for Bond Vet nurses to significantly increase their yearly income, as they increase their skill set. Veterinary technicians in practice continue to struggle with low pay, compassion fatigue, and burnout as well as a lack of recognition and opportunities for career advancement, according to the 2016 National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America survey. This new initiative gives nurses the opportunity to make 50% higher the average veterinary technician pay. 

The Nurse Elevation Program establishes four distinct groups of nurses, based on a nurse’s experience, knowledge, licensing, and technical skills. A nurse can progress from one tier to the next by completing a set of requirements that have been thoughtfully cadenced by our medical leadership team. As nurses move up, so does their compensation — at each level, the hourly rate is best-in-class (up to $42 an hour). Within each pay band, that rate is higher for licensed/credentialed nurses to recognize the personal cost and professional value of going to nursing school and achieving licensure. 

Learn more HERE!