AVMA spotlights Journey for Teams 3.0 workplace culture push

Veterinary teams looking for practical culture tools have a new resource to work with. In an April 30 episode of AVMA’s My Veterinary Life podcast, Dr. LaTanya Craig, AVMA’s chief of veterinary engagement and belonging, introduced Journey for Teams 3.0, branded as the THRIVE Sessions, the latest phase of the AVMA- and VMAE-backed workplace learning program. The new series shifts the focus from DEI fundamentals and communication “sharpenings” to “transforming workplace dynamics,” using case-based tools and workbooks aimed at helping teams address systemic disruptors, improve inclusion, and build a stronger culture of care. (spreaker.com)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, this is less about a new podcast episode than about where workforce strategy is heading. Journey for Teams now spans foundational DEI modules, short communication exercises, and a third phase centered on culture, trust, and belonging, all areas closely tied to retention and wellbeing. AAHA’s retention research has found that teamwork, supportive leadership, wellbeing, and a culture of collaboration are key reasons people stay, while other industry resources continue to link unhealthy culture with burnout, turnover, and strain on patient care. (journeyforteams.org)

What to watch: Expect AVMA and partner organizations to keep building out THRIVE content and positioning it as a practical retention and engagement tool for hospitals, managers, and team leaders. (journeyforteams.org)