Tag: Burnout and Mental Health

In the latest episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Dr. Karen Whala, co-founder of CodaPet.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak are joined by Dori Fussmann, Founder of “The Vets” and of “The Pawsitivity Network”

Various factors, including a lack of support and the so-called “Hero Complex” among veterinarians, can contribute to the loss of passion and emotional exhaustion in the veterinary profession. This week, Dr. Mark Johnston from the not for profit “Vets in Mind Alliance” discusses the challenges of burnout in the veterinary field and emphasizes the importance of having a community to support mental health among vets.

Burnout is a longstanding issue in the veterinary industry, and while its levels have returned to where they were pre-pandemic, there is still a long way to go to address it. This week, Shawn & Ivan discuss the results of Galaxy Vets’ New Burnout Study.

While there have been tremendous strides made, veterinary medicine still has a way to go to normalize support for the well-being of staff. Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Sonja Olson of BluePearl Veterinary Partners about veterinary well-being.