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 […]
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Vets faced with high moral distress
A majority of veterinarians experience widespread moral distress when receiving inappropriate requests for euthanasia and in instances of being unable to provide care, according to a new US study. The study—published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine—surveyed 889 veterinarians in […]
Study helps vet mental health
A Murdoch University study is investigating why there is a high rate of suicide and mental health issues among veterinarians. Karen Connell, from the School of Psychology and Exercise Science, is working with the veterinary profession across Australia, asking vets to […]
No way out
A recent study indicates that feeling professionally stuck is a significant risk factor for depression and suicidal thinking among vets, reports Meg Crawford Sadly, depression and anxiety are so rife in the veterinary community that they’re almost occupational hazards. Even […]
The saddest taboo
At some point in their careers, most veterinary professionals will be impacted by mental ill-health. Is enough being done to protect those most at risk? Tracey Porter reports. If things had gone to plan, this story would start and end […]
Ready, vet, go!
The VetSet2Go project aims to shift the focus from competency to success and improve the employability of new veterinary graduates, writes Shane Conroy The veterinary industry is a tough business. A recent study by the Australian Veterinary Association found that […]