Despite a slight improvement in caseload and staffing within most veterinary practices, veterinary team members are still experiencing persistent or habitual burnout. This phenomenon is becoming more prevalent and requires awareness and intentional steps to allow individuals to recover.

During this episode, we review the research regarding the different stages of burnout including the symptoms. Most importantly, practical strategies for prevention, management, and recovery from burnout are shared. 

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Resources

Research Studies

Burnout in Healthcare Workers - Prevalence, Impact, and Preventative Strategies: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7604257/ 

Compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress among full-time veterinarians in the United States (2016-2018): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33978434/ 

CVMA Wellness Survey (2012): https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/news-events/news/resources/vet-health-wellness-cvma-national-survey%20results

Dr. Marie Holowaychuk is a small animal emergency and critical care specialist. She is a certified yoga and meditation teacher, with a passion for improving the mental health and wellbeing of veterinary professionals. Marie facilitates online CE-approved wellbeing programs for anyone working in the veterinary field.

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