Coronavirus Check In - How We're Coping and What We're Hearing from Veterinary Colleagues

Summary: We didn’t want to talk about Covid-19 or coronavirus, but we had to! Here’s a lighter take on the realities of living and working as a veterinary professional human being during this pandemic. We hope you enjoy it! … This week we check in with hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT on how they’re coping with coronavirus shut-downs and what veterinary colleagues across the nation are telling them about their “new normal.” … Beckie shares the launch of her upcoming virtual veterinary team conference, Vet Team Global Stream 2020, to be held May 16-17, 2020. (@VirtualVetConference) … Dr. Ward talks about adjusting to his two daughters living at home again, the social media shade he’s seeing online as a result of stress, and why he believes this “is NOT the New Normal” and how he thinks life will be changed for the better after this pandemic is over. … Beckie shares her concerns for veterinary support staff working in clinics where they feel unsupported, underprepared, and under-equipped to safely work during Covid-19. … Viewfinders, how are you balancing life an Dwyer are you finding positive vibes when the world is overwhelmed with coronavirus? … Dr. Ward says, “Stay safe and give your pets a hug from me!”