Feedback is an essential part of growth. When delivered in a compassionate way, it can be especially effective. However, just as with any other skill, some veterinary mentors and supervisors are better at delivering it than others. When receiving feedback, we have little control over how or when it is delivered. We do have control over how we receive it and how we respond. Learning to receive feedback with grace is a skill that can serve us well in all parts of our lives but especially professionally. 

Transitioning from veterinary school to general practice often presents unique challenges for early-career veterinarians. Learning to provide care given limited financial resources is vital for promoting early-career veterinary wellbeing. This article explores why spectrum of care is so important for early-career professionals and tips to provide care along a spectrum.