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Network Like A Pro
My network is everything to me. The people I have developed strong connections with are more valuable than VIN and Google combined. It has taken years to cultivate and will always be growing and changing; just as I am still growing and changing. My network is...
The Power of Community: Alexa, play “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers
Reflections from Dr. Danielle Alleman, DVM A robust professional network has been the cornerstone of my career development over the last three years, playing a pivotal role in finding new job opportunities, making my career more sustainable, and building meaningful...
ICYMI: Transitioning into a Leadership Role at AVMA Convention 2023
Dr. Eva Evans, DVM, MBA, cVMA Dr. Kim Therrien and I spoke at AVMA Convention about leadership and what that looks like in the veterinary profession. Our session, Transitioning Into a Leadership Role: Find the Tools YOU Need to Lead, was an introduction into 7 of the...
Navigating Mid-Career Curiosity: Why does WVLDI believe in supporting mid-career professionals?
Dr. Danielle Adney, DVM, PhD, WVLDI Treasurer To me, one of the huge benefits of working in the veterinary field is the opportunity to pursue different forks in the road. I think it's important to acknowledge that different phases of your life bring different personal...
ICYMI: WVLDI Panel at AVMA Convention
Reflections from Dr. Tangela Williams-Hill, WVLDI President-elect Participating in the "Breaking the Mold: The Career Possibilities are Endless" panel discussion at the AVMA in Denver was fulfilling and humbling. The objectives of the panel were: Be able to identify...
Then and Now: What does WVLDI do?
As I embark on the last months of my term as President of WVLDI, I have been reflecting on how much this organization has grown and evolved in just five short years. When I joined WVLDI in 2018, I was drawn to the organization’s mission of supporting women on their...
Official Statement from the WVLDI Board of Directors
WVLDI is resolute in affirming our mission of supporting women and allies seeking leadership in the veterinary profession. While we respect diversity of thought, we stand with those working to expand the rights and equality of women, not those who seek to limit them....
Things We Wish We Knew
Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me It’s hard to believe that it has been twenty-two years since I crossed that stage in Jesse Hall to receive my diploma. Suddenly I was Laura Pletz, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and I couldn’t wait to get off that stage and get down to...
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