Veterinary Genesis Initiative

The Veterinary Five Freedoms DH DeForge, VMD-  Co-Chair The Veterinary Genesis Initiative FDR's Four Freedoms Speech: On January 6, 1941 President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his eighth State of the Union address, now known as the Four Freedoms speech. The speech was intended to rally the American people against the Axis threat and to shift favor in support of assisting British and Allied troops. Roosevelt’s words came at a time of extreme American isolationism; since World War I, many Americans sought to distance themselves from foreign entanglements, including foreign wars. Policies to curb immigration quotas and increase tariffs on imported goods were implemented, and a series of Neutrality Acts passed in the 1930s limited American arms and munitions assistance abroad. In his address, Roosevelt called for the immediate increase in American arms  production, and asked Americans to support his “Lend-Lease” program, which gave  Allies cash-free access to US munitions....

  Flourishing In Veterinary Medicine And Beyond   Amelia Knight Pinkston, VMD Mentorships have the power to be the catalyst for positive change that the veterinary profession desperately needs, but first we need to unlearn the deeply ingrained unspoken lessons that have led us to where we are. Together, we can make this happen starting today. Here’s a snapshot of where we are according to Merck’s Veterinary Well-Being study : Less than half of vets would recommend the profession to a friend or family member Almost 1 in 5 vets regrets becoming a veterinarian Almost a third of vets and half of vet support staff are classified as having high burnout Almost 1 in 10 veterinarians and 1 in 5 vet staff are suffering from serious psychological distress   These statistics are getting worse not better, and it’s not surprising. In order to become a vet, there has to be a passion and desire that supersedes the hard realities of the profession. Logic alone isn’t a go...

  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...