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

Published: April 8, 2020, 9 a.m.

b'We didn\\u2019t want to talk about Covid-19 or coronavirus, but we had to! Here\\u2019s a lighter take on the realities of living and working as a veterinary professional human being during this pandemic. We hope you enjoy it!\\n\\u2026\\nThis week we check in with hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT on how they\\u2019re coping with coronavirus shut-downs and what veterinary colleagues across the nation are telling them about their \\u201cnew normal.\\u201d\\n\\u2026\\nBeckie shares the launch of her upcoming virtual veterinary team conference, Vet Team Global Stream 2020, to be held May 16-17, 2020. (@VirtualVetConference)\\n\\u2026\\nDr. Ward talks about adjusting to his two daughters living at home again, the social media shade he\\u2019s seeing online as a result of stress, and why he believes this \\u201cis NOT the New Normal\\u201d and how he thinks life will be changed for the better after this pandemic is over.\\n\\u2026\\nBeckie shares her concerns for veterinary support staff working in clinics where they feel unsupported, underprepared, and under-equipped to safely work during Covid-19. \\n\\u2026\\nViewfinders, how are you balancing life an Dwyer are you finding positive vibes when the world is overwhelmed with coronavirus?\\n\\u2026\\nDr. Ward says, \\u201cStay safe and give your pets a hug from me!\\u201d'