b'PROFILEUltimately, find fulfilment in your careerWhat do you feel would most benefit by staying true to what excites you.job satisfaction in the veterinary Push through the tough times, becauseprofessions, and how could we work the rewards are worth itboth in thetowards implementing this? animals we help and the connections wePeople are at their best when they feel make along the way. psychologically safe, valued, and heard. What best sums up your approachBy integrating diversity and inclusion to keeping yourself and your teamwith a focus on mental health and motivated and engaged withinwellbeing, we can create a positive veterinary careers? shift in workplace mental health and When I first stepped into leadership, Iteam performance. To get the most job made the classic mistake of thinkingsatisfaction, be honest with yourself being at the centre of everything madeand find a workplace where you feel me indispensable - turns out, I was justgenuinely welcomed, can bring your a bottleneck! One person clogging thewhole self to work, and feel like you truly system creates far more chaos thanbelong. To leaders in our profession, progress. Now, my focus is on fostering aYour words matterbe mindful of the shared vision that empowers the teamlanguage you use, as it shapes cultures. to move forward without relying on meI feel a personal responsibility to model for every decision. Its less about myopenness by discussing my own mental own career these days and more abouthealth, showing its okay to prioritise laying the groundwork for future vetswell-being in the veterinary profession.and nurses, especially women. Im allFor wellbeing resources and to find about showing them that this amazingout more about Tshidi, visit her website profession offers the freedom to buildat www.DrTshidiGardiner.commultiple, fulfilling careers.www.inspiredvet.co.uk29'