We are proud to share a carefully curated collection of resources dedicated to the wellbeing of veterinary professionals. Explore a diverse range of content that we’ve created over the years, all focused on wellbeing, mental health, and the ongoing pursuit of equality. Dive in, learn something new, and join us in raising awareness of the key issues shaping our world today.
For March and April, our Wellbeing Hub is focusing on Compassion Fatigue & Emotional Resilience — two vital topics for the veterinary profession.
Caring is at the heart of what you do, but constant empathy, difficult cases and emotional conversations can take their toll. Compassion fatigue is the exhaustion that can come from giving so much of yourself, day after day.
This theme is about recognising the signs, building emotional resilience, and sharing practical strategies to help you protect your wellbeing — so you can continue to care for others without losing sight of yourself.
Three webinars to help vets manage their physical health and energy.
Empathy is often promoted as essential for veterinary success, linked to better client satisfaction and outcomes — but emerging research suggests that higher levels of empathy can also increase emotional labour, stress, anxiety and burnout.
A step by step guide to help you choose a 'free' self care practice that suits you, without adding to your already stressful, overwhelming veterinary schedule.
As veterinary practitioners, we are experts at supporting clients and addressing quality of life issues for our patients. But what of ourselves? How easy is it to problem solve when our own bad days outweigh the good?
Read our blog and get stuck into different veterinary wellbeing topics.
Working in the veterinary profession is incredibly rewarding, but it’s no secret that it comes with its challenges. Long hours, emotional cases, and the pressure of balancing patient care with client expectations can all take their toll... Read More.
I have witnessed the evolution of the strength of the human-animal bond. I am no longer afraid to say that I feel compassion satisfaction in most of my euthanasia appointments...Read More.
A healthy work-life balance might seem like an unreachable dream, especially in our profession where we’re constantly managing manic workloads, unsociable hours, compassion fatigue, and the pressures of keeping up with our CPD... Read More.
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Veterinary professionals enter the field because they care — deeply. They care about animals, about their clients, about doing the right thing. But caring, over time and without adequate support, can come at a cost. Compassion fatigue is increasingly recognised as one of the most significant wellbeing challenges in the veterinary profession. We’re taking a closer look at what it is, how it develops, and what we can do about it.
Enjoy more insightful VETchat episodes hosted by Anthony Chadwick and Kathryn Bell, chatting to influential experts from across the profession.
In this episode, Judy shares her journey from aspiring equine vet to leading sustainability efforts in the veterinary field. She discusses her global marathon experiences, the environmental challenges she observed, and her role in Vet Sustain.
Kathryn and Allison discuss the polyvagal system and veterinarians' mental health challenges. They discuss specific personality traits and coping mechanisms that may make veterinarians more susceptible to anxiety and depression.
They talk about the importance of using correct language as veterinarians to help ease the grieving process for clients, Julie gives tips further tips on how to make euthanasia experiences easier and explains the process of her hypnotherapy.
They discuss PTSD vs. moral injury, situations where moral injury can happen in the veterinary profession, moral injury during the pandemic and moral injury in a sustainability context
They discuss the importance of awareness, acceptance, and gratitude in managing stress and preventing burnout. Gunila explains the cognitive behavioural therapy approach she uses in her coaching practice and the benefits of journaling and self-care.
The conversation explores topics such as compassion fatigue, burnout, and moral distress in the veterinary profession. Gianna introduces Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) as a powerful method for personal transformation.
Three courses to help your emotional wellbeing, resilience and how to sleep smarter!
Through honest conversations, practical mindset tools, and mindful approaches, this course explores how to quiet the inner critic, challenge limiting beliefs, embrace our shared humanity, and maintain positivity in both work and life.
This structured course is designed to guide you through the foundational principles of mindfulness, helping you cultivate greater awareness, emotional balance, and resilience in everyday life.
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This comprehensive course delves into the science of wellbeing, offering practical strategies to improve mental health and emotional intelligence.
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Compassion Fatigue Impacts Wellbeing
Higher Risk of Suicide
High Levels of Psychological Distress
Burnout is Widespread
Need more support? Visit Not One More Vet and Vetlife today.
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Their mission is to transform the status of mental wellness in the profession so veterinary professionals can survive and thrive through education, resources, and support. Visit their website now.
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NOMV volunteers curate resources for use by the veterinary medical community to be shared freely.
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Independent, confidential and free help for everyone in the veterinary community including veterinary nurses, students and non-clinical staff.
Championing wellbeing, mental health, and a brighter future for veterinary teams.
Here at The Webinar Vet, we’ve always been passionate about supporting veterinary professionals in every aspect of life and shining a light on the issues that matter most. From championing women in the veterinary field, supporting vets' mental health, to exploring women’s health and empowerment on our VETchat podcast, our goal has been to create a platform for open conversations and positive change.
We’re bringing together some of our favourite webinars, podcasts, and articles to encourage conversations around gender equality and veterinary mental health.
Our Veterinary Wellbeing Hub will be updated every two months with brand new insights, blogs, and podcasts. We hope you’ll be inspired, learn something new, and join us in pushing for progress.