Making vets feel good every day
Join us in creating a brighter future where every veterinarian thrives and let’s build a profession that prioritises well-being for all!
Our programmes
Let's overcome the challenges facing the veterinary profession together
For pupils
Are you a teen passionate about working with animals?
Meet real-live veterinarians, attend university open days and gain invaluable insights into the profession.
For recent graduates
Get tailored support to early-career veterinarians like you
Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your career, our programme pairs you with experienced mentors who will guide you every step of the way.
For veterinary workplaces and associations
Create an environment that every team member feels supported
Veterinarians are experiencing alarming levels of stress. But fear not! We're developing a toolkit to support workplaces and associations.
Our happy partners
The inaugural Great Veterinary Workplace Award is your chance to shine and be recognised for your commitment to excellence! We're looking for workplaces that promote professional engagement, fostering a positive work environment, providing excellent conditions, and demonstrating outstanding leadership!
Veterinary workplaces across Europe can access invaluable resources for free through www.vetjoy.org, including workplace coaching vouchers, podcasts, videos, courses, and much more! Join us in creating a brighter future where every member thrives. Let's build a profession that prioritises well-being for all!
As submission for the photography contest, we want to see pictures which best illustrate, both from an artistic and a descriptive point of view, diversity in the veterinary profession, wherever that may be: On a farm, in practice, on the go, in the office, at home, in the lab, in lecture halls, in fact anywhere where veterinarians work!
Resources
We have more than 90 articles on several categories that might interest you
Workplace Award
We're looking for workplaces that prioritises well-being for all staff members!
Do you work in an exceptional veterinary workplace? Then it's time to showcase what makes your work environment stand out! Introducing our Annual Award for 'Great Veterinary Workplace' – your chance to shine and be recognised for your commitment to excellence. We're looking for workplaces that go above and beyond in promoting professional engagement, fostering a positive work environment, providing excellent conditions, and demonstrating outstanding leadership.
Our Great Veterinary Workplace Award is renewed for 2025 and applications are open! This year, we have improved our questionnaire to select the best veterinary workplace in Europe!
Mentor Coaching 2025
Apply now!
Through VetJoy, FVE and Zoetis Foundation have the possibility to support every step of the mentoring journey, not just for mentees, but for mentors too! That’s why we’re launching dedicated mentor coaching this September to help mentors grow in their role and support future mentees more effectively.
Whether you’re an experienced mentor or just starting out, this training will give you tools to tackle some of the most common challenges mentees face and how to guide them with confidence and care.
What to expect:
Monthly live coaching sessions & webinars (fully online)
Available in English, French, and German
Open to 10 participants per language
Starting September 2025 and ending in June 2026
Topics include:
Managing perfectionism and imposter syndrome
Understanding compassion fatigue
Core mentoring skills and constructive feedback
Self-care and everyday wellbeing
Effective communication and active listening
Conflict management in mentoring relationships
Through VetJoy, you get an 82% discount and receive the training for only 100€.
Whether you’re helping a young vet find their way or encouraging them to prioritise well-being, our mentor coaching will help you do it better, with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Apply to become a mentor and contact hello@vetjoy.org to enroll to the mentor training programme.
Deadline: August 4th, 2025.
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