Wellness

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress as well as prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. 

Veterinary professionals, like most caregivers, tend to be naturally compassionate people, but sometimes caring too much can hurt. It’s hard to remain emotionally unaffected by the trauma your patients (and their owners) are experiencing.

If you believe that you or someone you know is in a crisis, please seek help immediately by calling 988 or contacting the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s Crisis chat team.

By engaging in five simple, but important, activities daily, we can improve our personal wellbeing—all of which an increasing body of evidence indicates will enhance our overall satisfaction and happiness, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote positive mental health.

According to the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, there is a growing body of evidence showing that veterinary students and practitioners experience high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression—and that these factors impact productivity, career longevity, and enjoyment in practice.