Category: Katie Ford

As the winter season descends upon us, it is valuable to prioritise self-care, especially asveterinary professionals. The colder weather, coupled with the shorter daylight hours, can take atoll on both our mental and physical wellbeing. Therefore we can benefit from being proactive inconsidering our self-care strategies and support network. At Vet Empowered, we coach hundreds… Read more

The world of veterinary medicine can be both rewarding and challenging; we all certainly know that. As we progress in our careers and build experience, it’s important to equip ourselves not just with clinical knowledge and skills, but also with self-efficacy. If you haven’t heard of this term before, you’re in the right place. Read more

In the fast-paced realm of veterinary practice, it’s all too easy to get swept up in the demands of the job. Amidst the constant flow of cases, surgeries and consultations, it’s incredibly important not to lose sight of a core aspect: personal values. These are the bedrock principles that act as an internal compass, steering… Read more

Claire, Vet Empowered Co-Founder & Meditation Guide Ommm-My-Gosh – not someone else telling me to meditate?! But wait, hold up. There’s a lot to the science of meditation… No, it won’t give you a lunch break, and it won’t solve veterinary staffing issues or an overbooked diary. We get it. BUT it can: 👏 Potentially… Read more

Time Management. How does that subject make you feel? Zero judgement on your answer, I’ve had lots of conversations over the years about this area and it always comes with mixed views. I aim for this blog to be real, compassionate and actionable. At the start of my career in small animal practice, managing my… Read more

As Vet Nurse Awareness Month takes centre stage, it’s a time to celebrate the invaluable contributions of veterinary nurses and honour their vital role. This year’s focal point of empowerment resonates deeply with me, not only as someone that runs a company called Vet Empowered, but as a coach within the veterinary space and avid… Read more

It’s Stress Awareness Month, and I know the JHP team have provided lots of support around this. Those of you that have followed my blog series for a while, will know I’m a fan of reflective questions and journaling; it gives us a chance to ask ourselves the questions we don’t stop to do otherwise.… Read more

“What if you didn’t necessarily do the wrong thing, you just know more about the situation to make a different call next time” Hindsight bias – it’s a thing. We all have those moments in life where we look back and wonder why we didn’t do something differently – whether clinical veterinary cases, or in… Read more

This year is swiftly heading to an end, and for many people this becomes a time of reflection. We’ve been taught that new years are for new beginning, right? We don’t have to wait for January 1st to start thinking about what’s important to us. With the coaching work that we do at Vet Empowered,… Read more