Dr. Sonja Olson, Vancouver, clinician health and wellbeing trainer for Blue Pearl has published a new book specifically for the veterinary profession. Dr. Olson is the author of Creating Wellbeing and Building Resilience in the Veterinary Profession, A Call to Life, which aims to help veterinary caregivers increase self-efficacy, decrease suffering, and increase sustainability in their mission to support animal health. The book was released on March 17.
Dr. Sonja Olson graduated from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine with a focus on exotic animal medicine. Her professional path led to over 25 years of practicing clinical small animal and exotic emergency medicine in both private and corporate practice environments. The myriad of opportunities to teach, mentor, and lead that arose during these years were deeply fulfilling but there was also an increased awareness of the far-reaching need for veterinary well-being awareness and skills. This combination fostered Sonja’s passion to better understand, and then support, the holistic health of the veterinary caregivers. She is now focusing her energy on being a health & well-being trainer for veterinary associates through her current work role, podcasts, writing, and collaborative efforts with other like-minded souls.
Dr. Olson is also co-chair of the WSVMA Wellness Committee along with Dr. Danielle Alleman. Both manage The Well, a member group in the WSVMA Community they’ve cultivated as a space for authentic discussion and building our wellbeing toolboxes to help members thrive. They post content and resources that support collective learning and dialogue.
Posted March 3, 2022