b"PROFILEWithout sounding too much like a therapist, finding a purpose can be so uplifting and certainly gave me something to focus on. Without sounding too much like a therapist, finding a purpose can be so uplifting and certainly gave me something to focus on. This for me has been building up this new business, but also I've grabbed that traditional 30s hobby of running a marathon. So, if you can't find purpose within work, that isn't the end of the world, but if you can, it will mean your working life will be less damaging. What best sums up your approach to keeping yourself and your team motivated and engaged within veterinary careers?A specific work-life balance. We actively kick assistants and support staff out at 5 o'clock on the dot and never ask them to just stay and do this. We actively try to avoid contacting staff who are on holiday, for any reason. We discussed atA huge benefit of independent practice the opening that we would have an openis that everyone who has a stake in the forum of discussion about how anyonebusiness will at some point be sat in the feels the practice is working. Part of thisoffice each day and can be asked about reason is the number of times we haveany aspect of said business by any other been misled by previous employers.member. What do you feel would most benefit job satisfaction in the veterinary professions,and how could we work towards implementing this?Improving work-life balance. We are our own worst enemies in telling ourselves we must work endless hours and dedicate every moment of our lives to this job. Life is about choice; you can choose to do this but do not feel like you have to. That's certainly something I have learnt through all of my therapy and exploration with others into their own mental wellbeing.Also, allowing ourselves more choice in what we do, and how we do it. The rest of our work is taken care of by our training and years of experience, but this little extra section is often overlooked. Choose whatever you like - that's the point - and take pride in that choice.www.inspiredvet.co.uk27"