While we understand this is a very heavy, sensitive and triggering topic, we feel it’s imperative to shed light on the current crisis in the veterinary field, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month.
1 in 6 veterinarians have contemplated taking their own life.
Female veterinarians are 3.5 times as likely, and male veterinarians are 2.1 times as likely to die from suicide compared to the general population.
But why is this the case?
Vets enter the field eager to save animals’ lives. But they are also called upon daily to euthanize pets, have an overwhelming amount of student debt, and are often subject to verbal abuse and unfair criticism from clients, resulting in increased depression and the likelihood of taking their own life.
So we are doing something about it.
We will be donating $5 for every appointment we see from 5/16 - 5/22 to the Houston chapter of Not One More Vet (NOMV), a national non-profit that is on a mission to save veterinary professionals' lives by providing education, resources and support.
To learn more about Not One More Vet and their work, click here.
We value our team’s mental health above all else.
We get it. The Vet Med industry is amazing and rewarding, but it can also be grueling and challenging. We never want our team to burn out, and we strive to provide an environment where our team members flourish because they know their hard work is appreciated.
Just a few perks we offer our team members include:
- Mental health days
- Flexible schedules
- Generous PTO packages
- Team building and social outings
If you’re in the vet med industry - DVM, LVT, vet tech or practice manager - we’d love to chat with you about joining our growing teams in Houston, Austin and Dallas.
Interested in learning more? Click the button below and let’s chat!
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If you are currently in crisis and need help, know you are not alone. Help is available. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 24/7: 800-273-8255. Your life matters.