Mental health in the veterinary profession: an individual or organisational focus?
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DOI: 10.1111/avj.13215
Abstract: The veterinary profession is experiencing a shortage of veterinarians, with attrition recognised as a substantial contributor. Research has also indicated increased levels of mental ill health and alarming suicide rates in practitioners. The primary aim… read more here.
Keywords: workplace factors; profession; mental health; veterinary profession ... See more keywords
Identity, environment and mental wellbeing in the veterinary profession
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DOI: 10.1136/vr.104724
Abstract: Mental health and career dissatisfaction are of increasing concern to the veterinary profession. The influence of identity on the psychological wellbeing of veterinarians has not been widely explored. Twelve recent veterinary graduates were enrolled in… read more here.
Keywords: focused identity; veterinary profession; identity; environment ... See more keywords
Investigation of factors affecting recruitment and retention in the UK veterinary profession
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DOI: 10.1136/vr.106044
Abstract: Background Recruitment and retention is currently of major concern and has resulted in the veterinary profession being returned to the UK’s Shortage Occupation List in 2019. Methods An online questionnaire of veterinary employees and employers… read more here.
Keywords: investigation factors; veterinary profession; recruitment retention; factors affecting ... See more keywords
Psychological implications of humane endings on the veterinary profession.
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DOI: 10.2460/javma.22.06.0234
Abstract: The veterinary profession has a unique responsibility to animals during the final stages of their lives. The veterinarian's obligations extend to humane endings, involving all species of animals in a range of circumstances including, but… read more here.
Keywords: humane endings; decision making; veterinary profession; mental health ... See more keywords
A Feminist Ethic of Care for the Veterinary Profession
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.795628
Abstract: I can still see the dog's face as its eyes connected with mine, framed by the black bin bag it had been carried in. I can still hear the clicking sound, louder than the animal's… read more here.
Keywords: profession; feminist; care; care veterinary ... See more keywords