Look After Your Vets.

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Veterinarians have one of the highest rates of suicide - approximately four-times the national average (or around 1 suicide every 12 weeks).

Sad statistics for a profession that only wants to help others.
See the website below if you want to read up on it a bit more and understand what stresses your local vet is under.

Website link: Love Your Pet Love Your Vet - Home

 

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Additional articles on the subject with US info:

Why do so many veterinarians commit suicide? - The Boston Globe

They suffer from feelings of hopelessness, depression, and other psychiatric disorders two to three times more than the general population.

www.bostonglobe.com

Veterinarians Face Unique Issues That Make Suicide One Of The Profession's Big Worries

"It's not all puppies and kittens." The people who care for our pets deal with pressures that makes the job unusually stressful

time.com

Why veterinarians face a high suicide risk, and what’s being done about it

“I want anyone in a dark place to hear that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.”

www.today.com

Veterinary Students Stand Together for Suicide Awareness

Veterinary students have created the #VetMedUnited movement to spread awareness of suicide and break down the stigma associated with asking for help.

www.americanveterinarian.com

Suicide Risk for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians | Blogs | CDC

CDC - Blogs - NIOSH Science Blog – Suicide Risk for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians -

blogs.cdc.gov

It may be due to a variety of things: compassion fatigue, on the job stress and demands, long hours, etc.

It's always good to let your vet know how much you appreciate him or her and the staff as well Anyone can make a phone call or send an email in just a few minutes.

 

[cassiopea]

Wow had no idea about this. I know there has been recent discussions about tragically high suicide rates among other professions like first responders (Paramedics, Police Officers etc) but didn't know this is happening to vets too. Sadly I can see why it would be though Thanks for the awareness.

 

[MoochNNoodles]

I've heard this and I believe it. Our vets are great ladies and they are both married to vets too. There is one tech in particular that is just phenomenal with my girls; who never really like to be handled. One was the vet who went to my mother's house to help her dog cross the bridge and Mom said she was in tears along with them. They've been really kind and compassionate with my girls and they both have helped me make informed decisions in hard situations. I can only imagine some of the worst things they see and the difficult people they deal with.