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Nurture Wellbeing in the Veterinary Workplace

Burnout, compassion fatigue, work-related stress, depression, and suicide are words that we veterinary nurses are unfortunately familiar with.

Burnout prevention in the veterinary profession does not only fall on the shoulders of employers.

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In the veterinary community, we must show compassion when talking to colleagues and coworkers who are at risk for suicide.

When you work in the veterinary profession, taking care of yourself is not selfish; it’s a must to maintain emotional and physical health.

All of us in the field know what a blessing it is to do what we do.

Visiting your “happy place” is a vital tool for dealing with workplace stress, especially in the veterinary field.

Mindfulness is a unique concept to every individual.

“I’d be happy in my job if only _________ would change.

Passion for the profession moves many veterinary technicians, but we are just as moved by our personal lives.

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