Amidst the hustle and demands of the veterinary profession, the well-being and self-care of veterinarians often get sidelined. However, in a thought-provoking episode of the podcast “Care for the Healer,” hosted by Dr. Steve Kruzeniski, Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson delves into the importance of mindfulness and healing in veterinary medicine. ... Read More
Access to veterinary care is becoming increasingly difficult as more professionals leave the field, with burnout, high turnover, and mental health challenges worsening the issue. In places like Juneau, Alaska, pet owners face long wait times, limited surgeries, and a lack of emergency services. Local shelters are stepping in to fill the gap, but the shortage of vets continues to impact communities across the nation. For more insight into this growing crisis, listen to the "Outside/In" podcast episode, "The Last Veterinarians in Town."
This week’s blog post is one of utmost importance in the veterinary community – suicide in veterinarians. Not as oft-discussed as it should be, it’s becoming clearer with time that members of the veterinary medical field are prone to experiencing burnout, depression, and extreme levels of stress. In a recent ... Read More