The silent epidemic of emotional burnout
In the demanding world of veterinary medicine, a profession where the majority are women, there’s an often unspoken struggle that goes beyond the day-to-day challenges of animal care. These dedicated professionals pour their compassion into every patient, striving for perfection in a highly competitive field. Yet, this drive for excellence often comes at a steep personal cost. Many veterinarians suffer in silence, grappling with the emotional toll of their work, their innate tendency to prioritize others over themselves, and a relentless pursuit of perfection that can lead to burnout and compassion fatigue.