Veterinary Genesis Initiative

  Dealing with Euthanasia- The Most Difficult Decision You Will Face with Your Pet! The Doctor and Nurse Feel the Pain! VeterinaryGenessInitiative.blogspot.com DH DeForge, VMD i From the American Veterinary Medical Association Euthanasia It’s never an easy decision to make, but perhaps the kindest thing you can do for a pet that is extremely ill or so severely injured that it will never be able to resume a life of good quality is to have your veterinarian provide a humane death by euthanasia. A decision concerning euthanasia may be one of the most difficult decisions you will ever make for your pet. Although it is a personal decision, it doesn’t need to be a solitary one. Your veterinarian, family and close friends can help you make the right decision and can support you as you grieve the loss of your pet. What should I do? Eventually, many owners are faced with making life-or-death decisions for their pets. Such a decision may become necessary for the welfare of the pet and your f...

  Veterinary Virtual Mentorship The Search for a Mentor....Why Me? Donald H DeForge, VMD Many new graduates can struggle going to work each day.  They question themselves and have trouble finding the strength to enter an examination room or perform a basic surgery.    In many situations, a friend beckons this graduate to find a mentor. The suggestion is not meaningful to many young doctors as negativity permeates their minds.  The doctor questions how can a mentor help them when they are feeling alone and question themselves each day. They awaken each day saying to themselves do I really want to be a veterinarian?  This can be a turning point experience in the life of a new doctor. Many reasons concerning the importance of mentorship for a new doctor has come to the forefront in the last decade.  A mentor can help a young  graduate through the emotionally challenging effects of their new professional life.  One such condition that a ment...

  Veterinary Genesis Initiative [VGI]   Merges with the Global Veterinary Ethics Congress  An International Union of Veterinary Professionals and Allied Health Care Entrepreneurs The Veterinary Genesis Initiative [VGI] is an international effort to improve and strengthen all aspects of Veterinary Medicine. The merger with the Global Veterinary Ethics Congress {GVEC] creates a new call to action.  With this joint endeavor, there will be opportunities to establish growth, create positive change, and provide a coordinated focus in diverse veterinary disciplines.  This will lead to the development of new partnerships with other veterinary associations worldwide. The Veterinary Genesis Initiative [VGI] will focus on many issues.  Mentorship of young veterinary professionals Creating channels to address burnout through advocating professional skills and advanced knowledge within the veterinary profession. Establishing channels of care that will allow veterinarian...