Because you love veterinary medicine, you’ve probably stayed late for an emergency, answered a midnight text about a limping Labrador, or carried home the emotional weight of a difficult euthanasia. These moments remind us why this work matters — and why it so easily spills into personal life.

Being a veterinary professional means juggling countless responsibilities—from saving lives to managing client expectations. In the intense world of veterinary medicine, many professionals experience two challenges that can severely impact their wellbeing: perfectionism and imposter syndrome.

Did you know that veterinarians and veterinary staff are less extroverted than the general workforce? If you’re an introvert in veterinary medicine, you’re not alone! In fact, some estimates suggest that up to 56.8% of the general population identifies as introverted.