Culture Champion funds are provided to support employee engagement and appreciation initiatives at the hospital level. This page outlines how to plan events, manage spending, and stay within program guidelines.

What this budget is for

Appreciation & recognition (team wins, milestones, shout-outs, thank-you moments)
Team connection (small morale boosters, themed days, simple on-site treats)
Enhancing existing traditions and adding new ones (adding a “little extra” to what you already do)

Budget rules

$25 per employee per quarter (available in Q2 and Q4)
Events must occur in Q2 or Q4
Funds cannot be rolled over
Funds cannot be combined across quarters or “stacked” for a bigger event
Work with hospital leadership on purchases and planning
Use the WellHaven VISA for approved purchases
No company-purchased alcohol

How to plan (simple steps)

Pick your event date (confirm it falls in Q2 or Q4).
Estimate your headcount (active employees at your hospital).
Set your spend cap (headcount × $25).
Align with your Practice Manager / hospital leadership before purchasing.
Purchase using the WellHaven VISA and keep receipts per your hospital process.

Examples of budget-friendly ideas

Recognition

“Culture Win” treat cart (snacks/drinks)
Shout-out board + small prizes
Team milestone celebration (safety, training, reviews completed)

Connection

Theme day (taco bar / breakfast / mocktail bar)
“Thank you” lunch add-ons (dessert, drinks, sides)
Mini team challenge with small rewards

Budget FAQs

When can we use the Culture Champion budget?

The budget is available for events held in Q2 and Q4 only. Funds must be used within the quarter and cannot be carried over.

How much can we spend per employee?

Up to $25 per employee per quarter in Q2 and again in Q4.

Can we combine funds across quarters?

No. Funds cannot be rolled over or combined between quarters.

How should purchases be made?

All purchases should be coordinated with Practice Manager / hospital leadership before spending.

This page highlights WellHaven-sponsored wellness, recognition, and professional enrichment opportunities. Culture Champions and hospital teams can use this space to find inspiration, share resources, and participate in initiatives that support connection, learning, and well-being.

Quick note: Many WellHaven initiatives (CE, wellness opportunities, sponsor events, and recognition weeks) are offered in addition to any local engagement activities your hospital already runs.

📅 2026 Initiatives

🩺 Medical & Wellness Education Initiatives (2026)

Q1 – CE & Wellness Offerings

Royal Canin January CE
- Flyer: Royal Canin - Jan 2026 CE
Flyer: Live Well, Work Well Wellness
- Learn more about four of the tenets of well-being— physical, mental, social and financial—and how you can focus on improving each area.
Flyer: ROO: Unraveling the Mystery of Vomiting Cats - Feb 2026 RACE CE
- 1 Hour RACE-Approved for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians

Additional 2026 initiatives will be added here as they are announced.

📅 2025 Initiatives

🎉 WellHaven Sponsored Recognition Weeks (2025)

Receptionist Week | April 21–25, 2025

Flyer: WellHaven Receptionist Week Agenda

Vet Assistant Week | July 20–26, 2025

Flyer: WellHaven VA Week Agenda

Vet Tech Week | October 12–18, 2025

Flyer: WH Vet Tech Week FLYER.png
Wellness Wednesday Flyer: Wellness Wednesday Registration Flyer
Leadership & Culture Champion Instructions: WellHaven Tech Week - GUIDE & INSTRUCTIONS.pdf

Technician Week | October 12–18, 2025 (T-Shirt Design Challenge)

T-Shirt Design Challenge – Winner announced September 5th
Flyer: WellHaven T-shirt Design Contest - FLYER.pdf

🩺 2025 Medical & Wellness Education Initiatives (By Quarter)

Q1 – Dental Health Focus

Dental Education Webinar – March 20 (Login Info)
Additional Dental Quarter Resources

Q2 – Parasite Prevention

Q3 – Compliance & Nutrition

Q4 – Culture, Leadership & Growth

November 4 – Recipe For a Flourishing Culture Webinar (PDF)
Driving Progress with Purpose: Change Leadership in Veterinary Medicine – With Susie Crockett, BS, CVPM (CE: 1 Credit)
Hill’s Global Symposium – CE Offerings (8.5 Credits)

Culture Wins

Submit a Culture Win Anytime

Culture Wins
Small moments. Big impact. Teamwork, compassion, safety wins, client kudos, special procedures, spirit weeks, Tech Week, and everyday shout-outs all count.

Share a quick photo or story and recognize your team. Selected wins may be featured across WellHaven (newsletter, Culture Champion updates, social, and hospital boards).

Submit a Culture Win

Tip: Keep it simple — even a quick photo from a spirit week, a shout-out board, a safety milestone, a kind client note, or a small recognition moment counts.

💡 Need ideas? Here are Culture Win examples

🎈 Spirit Weeks & Team Moments

Dress-up days, theme days, “wins of the week” boards, fun team challenges, potlucks, snack carts, appreciation moments.

👕 Tech Week / Recognition Weeks

Celebrations for Vet Techs, CSRs, Vet Assistants, and support teams — photos, thank-you notes, gifts, team shout-outs, and highlights.

🛡️ Safety Wins

Safety milestones, injury prevention improvements, great reporting habits, safe handling reminders, “safety champion” moments.

🌟 Client & Patient Wins

Positive reviews, client shout-outs, meaningful patient stories, team compassion moments, above-and-beyond support.

Budget connection: If your hospital used Culture Champion funds for an appreciation moment (snacks, supplies, small team recognition, spirit week items, etc.), that can absolutely be submitted as a Culture Win — and we’d love photos!

🔗 See Our Culture in Action

📱 LinkedIn & Social Highlights

Explore photos and stories from past Culture Wins, celebrations, and team moments:

WellHaven LinkedIn Page
Culture Wins Photo Gallery Coming Soon!

🏥 Hospital Spotlights

Monthly or quarterly features may include:

Spirit week highlights
Tech Week / Receptionist Week / Vet Assistant Week celebrations
Safety and compliance milestones
Professional growth moments
Client and patient stories that represent WellHaven values

Every win matters. Whether it’s a life-saving moment, a safety milestone, or simply supporting each other through a hard day — these are the moments that define our WellHaven culture.

Tools & Printable Templates

Coming Soon!

Culture Champion Resources

2026 Videos

January 2026

2025 Videos

December 2025

November 2025

October 2025

September 2025

August 2025

July 2025

June 2025

May 2025

April 2025

March 2025

Kickoff – February 2025

2026 Newsletters

Employee Engagement Budget