The Veterinary Compassion Fatigue Project
The Veterinary Compassion Fatigue Project
Dr. Erin Holder
With burnout and compassion fatigue at crisis levels among veterinarians, veterinary staff and animal care workers, we are failing our community. We can do better. We must do better. Join me here to talk story and get tips on living the veterinary life, how to cope with stress, employees, clients and learn how to thrive instead of survive. I am a compassion fatigue survivor and this is my gift to my beloved veterinary community.
The Time is Now
The veterinary community is starting to realize that we are in real trouble. We are headed towards a massive vet shortage in an already overworked profession. Veterinarians are strong enough now to ask for help and be vulnerable because the alternative is too painful to contemplate. The time is now to make changes within our profession and we must join together to seek a better way of life.
Jun 5, 2024
8 min
Wake Up, Silly
But how do we wake up? How do we stop sleepwalking through life before decades have flown by? The answer is way more simple than you can imagine.
May 6, 2024
9 min
No Man Left Behind
Nothing could have prepared us for what we faced getting our animals to Hawaii and for the most part we kept our sense of humor. It wasn’t until the end that we began to lose it, replaced with fear and fatigue. These are, after all, our family members and we would never leave a man behind.
Apr 23, 2024
18 min
The Making of a Retreat
Even if you are mildly fatigued, do not wait until you have reached your breaking point. Let our loving community surround you. Let’s drink delicious wine together and learn the art of turning inward. Mark your calendar for April 3rd-6th, 2025 and watch our website for the ticket launch. It will be our greatest honor to host you in Northern California.
Apr 7, 2024
12 min
Alex Threw Me
Living in the present is truly a gift and staying focused on living in the present is truly difficult.  It takes intention and practice daily.
Mar 30, 2024
11 min
Meditation - After Work Release
At the end of your work day, before you walk into your home carrying the day with you, meditate to release it. The work day is over so just let it go.
Mar 24, 2024
14 min
Delegation as a Culture Bolster
How do we know when to let go, who to trust and how to delegate? Often we get stuck here and refuse to move forward taking on all the tasks ourselves and thus solidifying our fantastical and rapid self-inflicted implosion, aka burnout.
Mar 23, 2024
10 min
Meditation - Five Minute Morning Rounds
Spend five minutes each morning setting intentions for a beautiful and peaceful day.
Mar 21, 2024
5 min
Inappropriate Client Relationships
What are your boundaries with clients and does the hospital you are working in support this?
Mar 14, 2024
9 min
Training as a Culture Bolster
How to make the right hire and train like your business depends on it.
Mar 8, 2024
9 min
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