Wellbeing for Veterinarians and the Veterinary Team
by Carrie Jurney, Tracy Witte
Prioritizing the People Behind the Patients: Wellbeing for Veterinarians and the Veterinary Team
Veterinary medicine is a deeply rewarding profession, but the emotional demands of clinical practice—compassion fatigue, moral distress, systemic burnout, and high workplace pressure—present serious challenges across the entire hospital staff. Edited by Dr. Carrie Jurney and Dr. Tracy Witte, Wellbeing for Veterinarians and the Veterinary Team delivers a timely, evidence-based roadmap designed to safeguard mental health and foster sustainable veterinary careers.
Rather than offering generic self-care platitudes, this comprehensive text tackles the root structural and psychological factors affecting the profession today. Dr. Jurney, a board-certified veterinary neurologist and mental health advocate, pairs with Dr. Witte, a leading researcher in clinical psychology and suicide prevention, to bridge empirical psychological science with the realities of the clinic floor.
The book covers critical domains vital to personal and organizational health:
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Navigating Occupational Stressors: Practical interventions for dealing with euthanasia fatigue, client grief, ethical dilemmas, and emotional exhaustion.
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Building Psychological Resilience: Evidence-backed coping mechanisms, boundary-setting strategies, and cognitive tools tailored specifically for veterinary environments.
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Hospital Culture & Team Dynamics: Actionable guidelines for practice managers and clinic owners to cultivate psychologically safe, collaborative, and supportive workplace cultures.
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Crisis Intervention & Support: Clear, destigmatized guidance on recognizing distress signals, suicide awareness, and establishing effective support networks.
Whether you are a veterinary student, veterinary nurse, practicing associate, or practice owner, this essential volume offers the tools needed to build longevity in practice. Caring for animals begins with caring for the caregivers. Wellbeing for Veterinarians and the Veterinary Team is an indispensable addition to any practice library, providing the blueprint for a healthier, more resilient profession.
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