Despite a slight improvement in caseload and staffing within most veterinary practices, veterinary team members are still experiencing persistent or habitual burnout. This phenomenon is becoming more prevalent and requires awareness and intentional steps to allow individuals to recover. During this episode, we review the research regarding the different stages of burnout including the symptoms. Most importantly, practical strategies for prevention, management, and recovery from burnout will be shared.  Video Version  Resources Research Studies Burnout in Healthcare Workers – Prevalence, Impact, and Preventative Strategies: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7604257/  Compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress among full-time veterinarians in the United States (2016-2018): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33978434/  CVMA Wellness Survey (2012): https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/news-events/news/resources/vet-health-wellness-cvma-national-survey%20results Dr. Marie Holowaychuk is a small animal emergency and critical care specialist. She is a certified yoga and meditation teacher, with a passion for improving the mental health and wellbeing of veterinary professionals. Marie facilitates online CE-approved wellbeing programs for anyone working in the veterinary field. Subscribe to my Newsletter and Receive the PDF Download “10 Tools for Battling Burnout” www.marieholowaychuk.com/subscribe  Questions: [email protected]

During this episode, and in honour of International Volunteer Day, I review the positive impact of volunteering on mental health and wellbeing, and share strategies for optimizing volunteer opportunities in and outside of the veterinary profession. The importance of establishing boundaries in the context of volunteering time and energy will also be discussed.

Every 10th Reviving Vet Med podcast will feature a BONUS episode! Our first BONUS episode is a 25-minute gratitude meditation, just in time for the holiday season. Gratitude is one of the most powerful human emotions and can lift your energy or mood after experiencing anger, frustration, grief, or sadness. You are invited to practice this meditation anytime you wish to relax or invite a sense of gratitude into your day. (But please do not listen to this episode while driving!).

During this episode, I review the research around job characteristics that contribute to eudaimonic wellbeing including actualizing self, helping others (animals or people), and a sense of belonging (to team or profession). Practical strategies for nurturing meaningful work will be shared. Video version available on YouTube @marieholowaychuk

In this episode, I review the research around employee appreciation and share practical tools and tips for recognizing the important work of each veterinary team member. Video version available on YouTube @marieholowaychuk

The statistics regarding veterinarian suicide have been the focus of studies in recent years. However, it’s time that the focus shifted away from the statistics and towards what we can do as a veterinary profession to support the mental health and wellbeing of all veterinary team members. During this episode, I share practical strategies for reducing stigma, fostering mental health, and preventing suicide among veterinary professionals. Video version available on YouTube @marieholowaychuk

In this episode, the difference between coping strategies and self-care will be explained. Additionally, in light of Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st, signs of substance use disorders will be reviewed and steps for helping a colleague in crisis will be shared. Video version available on YouTube @marieholowaychuk

During this episode, I share ways that venting can be helpful, as well as tips for setting boundaries when it comes to someone else’s venting. Video version available on YouTube @marieholowaychuk

During this episode, I discuss how to know if you are a people-pleaser and share five strategies for reducing this tendency.  Video version available on YouTube @marieholowaychuk

During this episode, I share some of my experiences dealing with difficult co-workers, including an easy to follow process for addressing the behaviour. Video version available on YouTube @marieholowaychuk