10thSeptember is World Suicide Prevention day Studies published over the last few years show a higher suicide rate in veterinarians in the US, UK, Norway and Australia, compared to the general population. I suspect this statistic is not confined to just these countries and instead reflects where the research has taken place. We don’t fully
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We all have pet hates – everyone does; it’s quite normal. For example: when someone takes the last packet of flea product off the dispensary shelf and doesn’t list it for re-ordering; or, dirty dishes are left in the staff room sink after lunch; or, someone doesn’t refill the kettle for the next person (who
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Everyone experiences stress in their life, some more than others. Sometimes people say stress can be a good thing; what they really mean is pressure can have a positive effect in motivating us to do something. Some pressure or feeling out of our comfort zone for a short period can be okay but if that
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Can we have a the same heading as before so it becomes brand specific and maybe with #FECAVAVetTeamWellbeing Mental Health and Wellbeing Life as a vet and a vet nurse can be amazing…the patients we interact and bond with in the consult room or out on a visit mean a lot to us
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