Creating good veterinary workplaces: how mentoring can offer a helping hand

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Medicine
• Professional Development
• Workplace Management

Background:

• Mentoring is often considered a core value in effective veterinary workplaces.
• The specific advantages of regular mentoring for veterinary professionals and practices require further exploration.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the multifaceted benefits of regular mentoring within the veterinary sector.
• To highlight the positive impact of mentorship on individual career growth and overall practice success.

Main Methods:

• This content is based on an upcoming careers session at BVA Live.
• Keynote speakers, including Donna Kennedy, will discuss the advantages of mentoring.

Main Results:

• The session will detail the advantages mentoring brings to individuals.
• The positive effects of mentoring on veterinary practices will be presented.

Conclusions:

• Implementing regular mentoring should be a core value in veterinary workplaces.
• Mentorship programs offer substantial benefits for both veterinary professionals and their practices.