Burnout increasing among veterinarians

Veterinarians in our region are suffering from increased burnout when it comes to providing care. Clinics and experts say this is due to a number of factors, including a lack of staff and more patients – following a spike in adoptions over the pandemic. Now, the push is to normalize conversations around veterinary mental health. Ella MacDonald reports.

• Many veterinarians in Canada are facing extreme burnout and declining mental health