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New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians

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New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians

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New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians

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A great resource to stay in the loop and volunteer within the community

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Make eye contact
Show your emotions
Notice posture
Name your emotions
Recognize tone of voice
Understand active listening
Respond with empathy

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STUDY TIPS FOR VET SCHOOL | STUDY MISTAKES TO AVOID | DOGTOR LINDSEY

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Veterinary Technicians can continue on to vet school, but if that is too much for you, there are other options

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1. Nutrition
2. Clinical practice
3. Internal medicine
4. Surgery
5. Emergency care
6. Pathology
7. Dentistry

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This career comes with many highs and lows.
Take time to reflect on your day.
Start meditation or relaxation skills that work for you.

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While grieving, it is important to take care of your physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Drink plenty of water Limit caffeine Monitor eating habits. If you have difficulty eating, try eating with others present. Do your best to eat a balanced diet. Journal your feelings. Challenge guilt and shame feelings.

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To be a great caregiver, you must give care to yourself first. To work and study to your fullest, it is important that your physical and mental health is maintained. Through the links below, there are suggestions on how to develop a personalized self-care plan including sleep, nutrition, exercise, play and mindfulness.
Pathways to Wellness
My Wellness Coach Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine: Discover health goals, action steps, and motivators

Greater Good in Action
Science-Based Practices for a Meaningful Life

How to Sleep Better
Video explaining five easy ways to sleep better
National Sleep Foundation
Provider Stress Resources: International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
UA Healthiest Campus Coalition

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To be a great caregiver, you must give care to yourself first. To work and study to your fullest, it is important that your physical and mental health is maintained. Through the links below, there are suggestions on how to develop a personalized self-care plan including sleep, nutrition, exercise, play and mindfulness.

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Gardiner, J. (2018, December 18). Self-Care Tips. School of    Veterinary Medicine. https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/grief-counseling/self-care-tips

Self-Care & Wellness. (2021, May 5). Vetmed. https://vetmed.arizona.edu/self-care-wellness

Veterinary Technician Specialties. (2021). Vettechs.com. http://www.vettechs.com/specialties/