Wellness & Education

CE & Professional Development

Wellness & Team Growth Ideas

• Start the year by sharing a personal or professional goal with your team.
• Encourage small wellness habits, such as drinking more water or taking short movement breaks.
• Invite team members to share one skill they would like to learn or improve this year.

CE & Professional Development

Wellness & Team Growth Ideas

• Share a kind note or words of encouragement with a coworker.
• Create an appreciation board where team members can recognize one another.
• Take a moment to check in with a teammate and ask how they're doing.
• Share a helpful veterinary tip or something new you've learned.

Wellness Resource

Wellness & Team Growth Ideas

• Wellness Jar Pull: Fill a jar with simple wellness prompts and let team members choose one throughout the month.
• Encourage short walks, stretching, or outdoor breaks when schedules allow.
• Share a favorite wellness habit or simple way to recharge after a busy day.
• Invite team members to identify one area of well-being they'd like to focus on.

CE & Professional Development

Wellness & Team Growth Ideas

• Recognize a teammate who made a positive difference during a busy shift.
• Try a short team stretch or movement break.
• Invite coworkers to share something they appreciate about their team.
• Encourage team members to share a professional goal or recent accomplishment.

CE & Professional Development

Wellness & Team Growth Ideas

• Teach Me Something! Invite a team member to demonstrate a skill, tip, or helpful workplace trick.
• Encourage peer-to-peer learning by sharing knowledge across different roles.
• Share a helpful article, podcast, or professional development resource.
• Celebrate a team member who has learned a new skill or reached a professional milestone.

CE & Professional Development

Wellness & Team Growth Ideas

• Connection Jar: Use printable conversation prompts to help coworkers learn more about one another.
• Encourage getting outside for fresh air or a quick walk when schedules permit.
• Start an optional team walking or step challenge.
• Invite team members to share favorite outdoor activities, local trails, or wellness routines.

• Connection Jar Cards →

Professional Development

Wellness & Team Growth Ideas

• Walking Challenge: Use the printable tracker for an optional individual or team walking challenge.
• Encourage a short walk outside or outdoor lunch break when possible.
• Recognize a coworker who demonstrates teamwork or encourages others.
• Share ways to stay active and recharge outside of work.

• Walking Challenge Tracker →
• July Team Activity Ideas →

Wellness & Team Growth Ideas

• Five-Minute Learning Moment: Invite a team member to share a helpful tip or demonstrate a skill.
• Encourage coworkers to share knowledge and learn from different roles within the hospital.
• Share a favorite professional development resource or learning opportunity.
• Recognize someone who takes time to teach or mentor others.

Wellness & Team Growth Ideas

• Wellness Jar Pull: Fill a jar with simple wellness prompts and invite team members to choose one.
• Encourage brief breaks for stretching, hydration, or fresh air.
• Share a positive habit or stress-management tip with the team.
• Recognize someone who helped make another team member's day easier.

Professional Development

Wellness & Team Growth Ideas

• Celebrate team members who demonstrate excellence in patient care, service, or teamwork.
• Host a quick veterinary trivia activity to encourage learning together.
• Invite coworkers to share a clinical tip, technique, or workplace best practice.
• Recognize a team achievement or new skill learned during the month.

Wellness & Team Growth Ideas

• Create a gratitude board for team members to leave positive notes for coworkers.
• Invite everyone to share something they appreciate about the team.
• Recognize small wins and everyday acts of kindness.
• Share simple ways to recharge and prioritize personal well-being.

Wellness & Team Growth Ideas

• Celebrate team accomplishments and milestones from the year.
• Invite coworkers to share a favorite team memory or learning moment.
• Recognize someone who supported their professional growth.
• Encourage team members to share a goal or something they're excited to learn next year.