Resources
The veterinary profession is extremely rewarding, yet full of hardships.
VetJoy aims to provide you with resources and toolkits which can improve your mental health, work-life balance, stress management and so much more.
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Workplace Strategies to Reduce Burnout in Veterinary Nurses and Technicians
Veterinary nurses and technicians experience burnout, which affects their mental and physical health, the likelihood of leaving their job, and their quality of work. Burnout is caused by workplace issues, and existing research has identified specific causes in veterinary nurses and technicians.
Veterinary Dialogue Trainer (VDT) by St Anna Advies (EN and NL)
VDT Mindful Practice Toolbox: E-learning module about mental health in the veterinary sector
Dr Tshidi Gardiner resources on burn out
Beating Burnout Workbook and Signs you Need More Mindfulness
Understanding Veterinarian Burnout and Mental Health
Imagine dedicating your life to a profession out of pure love only to find that passion becoming a source of immense pressure and emotional exhaustion. For many veterinarians, including myself, this is the stark reality.
Veterinary Burnout: 8 Signs and What to Do About Them
Occupational burnout—a state of physical or emotional exhaustion—has been on the rise in veterinary medicine over the past few years.
Veterinary Burnout is Not a Disorder
knew that my veterinary technician career was doomed when the work no longer meant anything to me.
How To Prevent Veterinarian Burnout and Compassion Fatigue Among Staff
Veterinary professionals endure long work hours, often with extra responsibilities due to staff shortages and stress from tough cases and client complaints. These are just a few of the stressors veterinarians and other veterinary staff face on a near-daily basis that can lead to physical effects, emotional exhaustion, and mental hardship.