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Veterinary Wellbeing, Veterinary Mental Health Trisha Shanteau DVM Veterinary Wellbeing, Veterinary Mental Health Trisha Shanteau DVM

Six Strategies for Preventing Burnout in a Veterinary Career

Burnout in veterinary medicine is an increasingly common and significant issue for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. A 2020 study found that fifty-eight percent of veterinary technicians report symptoms of burnout (Kogan et al), and a 2017 study found that forty-nine percent of veterinarians report “moderate-to-substantial” burnout (Kipperman et al).

Burnout can cause decreased job satisfaction, decreased productivity, and most importantly it leads to decreased well-being overall. Read more about strategies to combat burnout.

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