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Can I get out of an employment contract Jul 18, 2022

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Have you signed an employment contract? Chances are, buried in the pages of paperwork is a non-compete clause. This little section of text might only be a couple of sentences long, but it’s incredibly important. A bad, poorly written, or otherwise unethical non-compete agreement has the potential to turn that exciting new job into, well…a veterinarian’s worst nightmare for long term career growth!

The last thing you want is to be restricted professionally. Or feel stuck in a position you can’t leave.

On this episode of Working Class on Vet Candy Radio, hosts Eric B Meyer, Esq. a defense attorney and Omar A Lopez, Esq. an plaintiff attorney talk about contracts from the view of the employer and the employee for a fair and balanced discussion about the law. What you can do, what you can't do, and more importantly, what you should do before signing the next one.

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Talking about life in the Army with Dr. Tami Zalewski Jul 11, 2022

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On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, host Shannon Gregoire meets retired Army veterinarian, Dr. Tami Zalewski. As a Army veterinarian, Dr. Tami led an atypical career and had some incredible adventures. She worked on global health projects in 30 countries, with side trips to another 30. The greatest gift was gaining perspective on how the rest of the world lives compared to the U.S. (along with getting home safely from some pretty rough areas).

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Dr. Tara McCarthy is leading the change Jul 04, 2022

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On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica Turner, we meet vterinary mom of two, Dr. Tara McCarthy. Dr. Tara spent most of her career working in a mixed animal practice. She is obsessed with healthy living and that's why she owns a CrossFit gym and an online health and wellness business. Her particular passion is helping working moms, like herself, who often struggle to find time to take care of themselves.

She recently just left practice life and has joined the team at Galaxy Vets as their Head of Community Engagement. She is aligned with their mission to give veterinary medicine back to veterinarians and is excited to help this amazing profession from a new angle. Tara is focused on attracting like-minded people that want to change the course of the veterinary industry and live a life of passion and fulfillment. She also joins Galaxy Vet's commitment to changing the veterinary oath to ensure that veterinarians prioritize their own health.

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Natalie Malkut is taking charge Jun 28, 2022

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Colorado native, Natalie Malkut, is more than a veterinary technician, she’s also an inventor. She recently created BradyBoots, an eco friendly way to comfortably monitor ECG patients. On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, host Caitlin Palmer finds out more about this smart lady on a mission!

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Talking about employee rights with attorney, Omar A. Lopez Jun 21, 2022

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On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, host Shannon Gregoire speaks with employment attorney, Omar A. Lopez, Esq, about contracts, negotiation, and employee rights. If you are looking for a new job, make sure to listen to this episode first before you sign your paperwork! Omar is a board member of the New Jersey division of the National Employment Lawyer Association and has been practicing employment law for more than 10 years.

The two talk about the importance of hiring an attorney before signing contracts and how to negotiate for better pay.

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Dr. Anna Katogiritis wants you to do what you love Jun 13, 2022

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On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet the amazing Dr. Anna Katogiritis, a Greek veterinarian who's a tireless advocate for animals around the world. Dr. Anna talks about her passion to make a positive impact by traveling the world promoting animal welfare.

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Around the world with Dr. Thom Jenkins Jun 06, 2022

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On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, host Caitlin Palmer meets Dr. Thom Jenkins. Dr. Thom, a British veterinarian, has spent time all around the globe and tell us stories about helping animals and making changes for the better.

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Talking about first jobs with Paul Diaz May 30, 2022

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On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, host Shannon Gregoire speaks with Paul Diaz, the Jack Reacher of the veterinary recruiting world. Paul, a US Marine Corps Veteran, talks about his life, including bootcamp in Paris Island, and how he ended up becoming one of the top veterinary recruiters on the planet, with his company Hire Power Consulting. The two chat about the most ridiculous employment contract clauses and how to make smart choices when you do sign the dotted line.

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Dr. Joseph Hahn talks about the latest veterinary wellbeing study May 23, 2022

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On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, our guest is Dr. Joseph Hahn, from Merck Animal Health. Dr. Joseph talks about the results from the most recent veterinary wellness study.

From hospital directors and practice owners, to veterinary technicians, veterinarians, and administrative staff, the latest wellbeing study- conducted by AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) Merck Animal Healthand Brakke Consulting revealed the main barriers impacting those who practice veterinary medicine are the shortage of qualified staff and the fact that not all clinic or hospital employees have access to the same mental health tools as veterinarians.
👉While 92% of respondents rated increased stress as one of their top mental health challenges, 88% cited student debt and concerns about the risk of suicide as leading stressors for veterinarians.
👉More than 90% of respondents reported that the shortage of qualified veterinary staff has been one of the biggest concerns.
👉The percentage of veterinarians with serious psychological distress has increased to 9.7% in 2021 as measured by the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, compared to 6.4% in 2019, due in large part to the ongoing pandemic.
👉Among staff, the prevalence of serious psychological distress was nearly twice as high (18.1%). In addition, half of staff respondents (49.6%) and approximately one-third (30.5%) of veterinarians reported high levels of burnout.

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Dr. Julie Buzby wants you to live an intentional life May 16, 2022

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On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet the incredible Dr. Julie Buzby. As an integrative veterinarian, Dr. Julie seeks to blend the best of Western medicine, alternative therapies, and creative tools for maximum wellness in her patients. Dr. Julie talks about the importance of living your life to the fullest by living an intentional life. Intentional living is any lifestyle based on an individual or group's conscious attempts to live according to their values and beliefs.

Dr. Julie is heading up something else fun, a CE program for moms by the sea. Check out: https://vetmomencouragementce.com to sign up!

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