November 2022 Newsletter

NOMV will transform the status of mental wellness within the profession so veterinary professionals can survive and thrive through education, resources, and support.

NOMV Annual Gala Awards 2022

We are less than one month away the NOMV Annual Gala Awards! Jo in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Decem for an evening filled with camara and fun, thanks to our wonderful sponsor, AmeriVet.

The night will include an incredib keynote presentation about veter wellbeing by Dr. Joseph Hahn from Merck Wellbeing Study, an introd to the Ontario film crew producin NOMV PSA, an award ceremony highlighting the incredible accomplishments of the organization and our supporters, and of course food and networking opportunities!

If you cannot make it to Santa Fe, you can also join us for part of the evening via Zoom!

Giving Tuesday is Almost Here!

NOMV is participating in Giving Tuesday this year! On November 29th, you can help make a difference for the veterinary community AND let someone you care about know you are thinking of them!

When you make a $25 donation, NOMV will mail a postcard to a person of your choosing letting them know you donated on their behalf. Let us know the name and address of the person you want to dedicate your gift to, and we will mail them a postcard with all our love!

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Cyberbullying Task Force

The NOMV Cyberbullying Task Force is excited to announce the official start of their project!

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of this proje by Koala Pharmacy, the task force will work to cre a plan and resources to help clinics and individu deal with cyberbullying incidents In addition to their generous financial support, Koala Pharmacy staff are joining the task force to bring their expertise and further support the veterinary community.

Holiday Wine Fundraiser

Our friends at One Hope Winery are hosting a fundraiser for NOMV this month!

Until November 30th, if you order wine through our special link, NOMV will receive 10% of your purchase! The more bottles you buy, the more funding we receive to continue our work to change the status of mental health in veterinary medicine.

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NOMV Texas Event

NOMV Texas is hosting a FREE, VIRTUAL, group therapy session and discussion on Wednesday, December 14th from 7 8:30 PM CST

Join us as we learn from each other's experiences, practice positive psychology practices, and support one another during such an unpredictable time.

Follow @nomvTexas on Facebook for more information and important updates about the event and our Ambassadors Chapter.

Thank You, Dechra!

Thanks to our generous donors, NOMV is able to provide support to veterinary professionals in distress through our Support Grants program

In October 2022, NOMV awarded $11,750 to 26 approved applicants. This included many clinics affected by Hurricane Ian. NOMV would like to thank Dechra for their generous donation for this cause!

Donate to NOMV Support Grants to help support the veterinary community.

Apply for a Grant

Appreciation Trees!

In honor of National Veterinary Technician Week, NOMV Advocates delivered "appreciation trees" to veterinary clinics across the country!

A total of 81 tree posters were delivered, and clinics were encouraged to make the trees available to either clients to write appreciation to veterinary professionals, or for staff to support one another

Thank you to our NOMV Advocates for always providing support and awareness to veterinary clinics!

Become an Advocate

GiveAFriend with NOMV!

We have a new kind of collaboration with SendAFriend!

From now until December 31st, you can donate a stuffed animal care package to NOMV for use in our Advocate Baskets.

This is a wonderful way to show support and appreciation to the veterinary community!

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Because You Are Never Alone.

Lifeboat is a revolutionary anonymous peer support system specifically designed for veterinary professionals

Users are matched with volunteers based on their role within the profession: veterinarians helping veterinarians, support staff helping support staff.

If you or someone you know is looking for an anonymous online space to talk to your veterinary peers, please visit: lifeboat nomv org

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SPOTLIGHT

NOMV would like to spotlight Caitlin Furl Caitlin is NOMV's Vice President, and Cha of the Race Around the World and CLEAR Blueprint Committees.

In 2018, Caitlin joined an equine veterinary practice as the Marketing and Events Coordinator where she started to learn about veterinary suicide and the lack of resources readily availab Caitlin joined the NOMV Board of Directors with a passion to create positive mental health initiatives/resources for the veterinary profession.

Caitlin’s vision for NOMV led to establishing NOMV’s largest annual fundraiser – the NOMV Race Around the World!

Thank you, Caitlin, for all that you do for NOMV and the veterinary community!