Publishing a self-help book and founding a charity are just some of the ways psychologist Dr Nadine Hamilton is helping to improve the mental health of veterinarians. Kathy Graham reports Veterinary careers are generally seen as a rewarding experience. But […]
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WSAVA targets veterinary wellness following survey results
Thousands of veterinary professionals around the world have reported experiencing stress and diminished wellbeing in an online survey conducted by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA). The findings show that stress and diminished wellbeing are a problem for all members of the veterinary team and in all areas of the world. They also indicate that the most seriously affected appear to be females, […]
Partnership to support the mental health of our vets
Animal Health company Zoetis has announced a partnership with Beyond Blue which will see them raise $100,000 to support mental health in Australia. Veterinarians, it has been found, experience suicide at four times the rate of the general population. Day in day […]
Top 10 trends in the veterinary field
Mind-blowing technology, increasing specialisation, and the effect of feminisation—here’s a guide to the most significant trends shaping the field of veterinary science. By Kerryn Ramsey 1. Technological advances From practice management upgrades to equipment advances, from artificial intelligence to machine-learning, […]
Dr Gary Turnbull on the veterinarian shortage
There are claims the veterinary profession is on the brink of a crisis, but the Steering Committee from the recent Vet Shortage Think Tank believes they may have the solutions. By John Burfitt There’s something about the present numbers within […]
The emotional toll of euthanasia on vets
Some vets reveal euthanasing pets can be one of the most upsetting aspects of the job. Fortunately, there’s an AVA program to help manage the emotional toll of euthanasia on vets. By John Burfitt As the owner of his own […]
Vets asked to contribute to WSAVA wellness initiative
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association is urging companion animal veterinarians globally to complete a multi-lingual online questionnaire from its newly formed Professional Wellness Group (PWG). Data from the survey will help the PWG to establish a benchmark for veterinary wellness in different regions of the world and […]
Register now for cultivating resilience webinar
Attention all members of the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA). Registration is now open for the Members Only Webinar—Cultivating Resilience with counsellor and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) instructor Rosie Overfield on 21 August 2017. This webinar is about how resilience […]