Are you experiencing burnout?

As a person working in the veterinary industry, you are already keenly aware of the stressors we experience on a regular basis. From demanding clients to disgruntled co-workers and an absence of work-life balance, it’s no wonder that as many as 1 of 2 veterinary team members are experiencing burnout.?

Burnout is the culmination of workplace stressors that exceed a person’s capacity to cope. It is usually the result of job-related factors such as a high caseload, insufficient support, and lack of recognition, but it is exacerbated by an absence of boundaries, work-life separation, and self-care.?

According to researchers, the three main symptoms of burnout are:

1. Emotional exhaustion is when people feel drained in terms of their emotional capacity and ability to engage in emotionally charged situations or cases.?
2. Cynicism is an impersonal approach to patients and people whereby adored pets are simply animals and pet owners are just annoying clients.?
3. Lack of professional efficacy when successes at work are ignored or disregarded or a person feels like no matter how hard they try that work-related accomplishments don’t happen.

You don’t need to experience all three of these symptoms to be burnt out, one or more will suffice.?

And while these symptoms feel heavy and burdensome, the good news is that they are reversible. There are research-supported strategies for recovering from burnout including practicing self-care, establishing healthy habits, getting sufficient rest, separating work and home life, cultivating mindfulness, diminishing perfectionism, and practicing self-compassion.?

And the even better news? All of these topics are covered thoroughly in my 8-week long online program From Burnout to Balance: Building Thriving Veterinary Professionals which is now open for registration! ?

I’ve heard from registrants months after taking the program, telling me that not only have their burnout symptoms improved, but their lives have been completely transformed. In addition to learning research-backed strategies and tools for burnout recovery, attendees have implemented ways to ensure they do not succumb to burnout again.?

I am here to support you on your journey to thriving for years in this incredible profession! Invest in yourself by registering today.?

Warmly,

Marie Holowaychuk (she/her/hers)

DVM, Diplomate ACVECC

CEO and Founder, Reviving Veterinary Medicine

"I received so much help, assistance, growth, and support with Marie's wonderful program! She offered so much, and all professionally prepared and presented. I cannot believe how powerful and purposeful all the content has been, it's like Marie was personally reaching into my world and making it much better each week. I have gained so much in the last 8 weeks - Marie saved my career, my marriage, and my future professional life while serving others, as I prepare to eventually retire."

- DVM, Practice Owner, Nova Scotia, FBTB 2022 Participant

P.S. Need support now?

Download my free PDF?"10 Tools For Battling Burnout"?to gain access to evidence-based strategies that can improve symptoms of burnout and prevent it from occurring in the future!?

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Reviving Veterinary Medicine aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of veterinary professionals around the world.?

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