Upcoming Veterinary Wellbeing Events
Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, CYT
Speaker | Author | Advocate | Reviving Veterinary Medicine
Creating Hope Through Action: Suicide Prevention in the Veterinary Profession, Virtual Webinar (September 10, 2025)
Suicide is preventable, and our collective efforts can save lives. As veterinary professionals face unique mental health challenges, awareness and support are vital. On World Suicide Prevention Day, join our founder, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, in this one-hour, CE-approved webinar to explore current suicide statistics in vet med, common warning signs and risk factors, evidence-based suicide prevention resources, and how to engage in compassionate conversations with colleagues who may be struggling.
Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference, Tacoma, WA (September 26-28, 2025)
Experience the leading conference for Pacific Northwest veterinarians, technicians, practice owners, and students. Engage in over 150+ hours of CE content, learn from top-tier speakers, explore hands-on labs, and connect in the exhibition hall, morning yoga, or a fun run. Dr. Marie Holowaychuk will be speaking on four impactful topics, proudly sponsored by Scribenote: workplace toxicity, coping with mistakes, a new understanding of burnout, and work-life balance.
*Students can get a complete conference pass for free!
From Toxic to Terrific: Cultivating Wellbeing in the Veterinary Workplace, Online Program (October 2025)
Want to promote wellbeing in your workplace but aren’t sure where to start? Our 4-week signature program empowers practice owners, managers, medical directors, and team leads with evidence-based tools for effective leadership. Facilitated by Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, you’ll come away with breakthroughs in communication strategies, resolving conflict, contributors and solutions for workplace toxicity, fundamentals of psychological health and safety, and an actionable plan to enhance wellbeing and job satisfaction in your workplace.
*Registration Closes September 14, 2025
The Working Mind Manager Course, Virtual Training (October 29-30, 2025)
The veterinary profession is inherently stressful, with unique challenges like moral and ethical distress, interpersonal relationships, and conflict taking a toll on mental health. The Working Mind Manager Course, hosted by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and facilitated by Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, equips you with practical knowledge to strengthen your own mental health and coping resources, confidently discuss accommodations and mental health with employees, and ensure a respectful, inclusive workplace climate for everyone.
The Basics of Practice Operations and Ownership, St. Pete’s Beach, FL or Virtual (November 3-5, 2025)
Ready to take the leap into veterinary practice ownership? The VetVacationCE conference offers a comprehensive 15-step plan for starting or buying your own clinic. Attend online or join us in sunny St. Pete’s Beach, Florida. Connect and learn from 15 leading industry speakers. Dr. Marie Holowaychuk will be presenting a session on fostering workplace wellness and mental health. Gain practical tools and advice for starting or buying a thriving private practice.
Passionate EQ leader and manager in the Veterinary Medicine field | Veterinary Social Work | Psychological Safety Advocate
1moYour sessions are always so informative! See you September 10th.
Vet + Pet Dad + CEO: Founder with expertise in B2B, B2C, E-commerce and Veterinary Medicine
1moSo many great opportunities here. It's encouraging to see more support around mental health and leadership. We need more of this in our field.