The Evolution of the Innovative Veterinary Healer

Animal lover. Veterinarian. Healer. Our passion, profession, and our gift. Three distinct journeys with unique challenges and opportunities that intersect in personal fulfillment and professional success. Today, the most innovative vets are embracing creative opportunities in addition to integrating a variety of healing modalities that best resonate with their path. So why do so many veterinarians struggle to find their way during the course of their careers? Why do our passion, profession, and desire to heal seem in conflict at times? To answer these questions, Dr. Ernie Ward shares his experiences, observations, and insights from his own evolution over the past 30 years. In this practical and motivational session, Dr. Ward will discuss his definition of innovative integrative medicine, why becoming a “specialized generalist” is great vocational advice, techniques to help accelerate our professional and personal evolution, and how to bridge the chasm between the financial pressures of veterinary practice and our profession’s altruistic leanings. By maintaining curiosity, fostering creativity, and keeping an open mind, Dr. Ward believes these are the foundations for becoming the best healer you can be.