10: The 5-lever framework for a lasting veterinary career

Veterinary medicine can take a toll on the body and mind, especially during long, physically demanding clinic days. In this episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, outline the 5 levers of durability—5 practical upgrades veterinary professionals can begin incorporating into their daily routines for longer, more sustainable veterinary careers. Drawing on Shaw’s concept of “Vetspan,” the conversation covers protecting the spine during long hours on the floor, fueling the body to avoid midshift energy crashes, and resetting the nervous system between appointments.