Veterinary burnout and mental health: Why vets leave the profession | Dr. Marie Holowaychuk

Veterinary burnout is reaching crisis levels — but most vets don't see it coming until they hit the wall. If you've ever wondered why your vet seems stretched thin, or why practices feel different than they used to, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what's really happening behind the exam room door.\n\nWhat You'll Learn\n\nWhy burnout in veterinary medicine often goes unnoticed until it's too late, and what signs to watch for in yourself or someone you care about\nHow the demands of modern veterinary practice have shifted dramatically from previous generations, and why that matters for both vets and pet owners\nWhat makes emergency and critical care both the most rewarding and most emotionally taxing area of veterinary medicine\nWhy euthanasia can be both deeply honoring and profoundly difficult, depending on the circumstances surrounding the decision\nHow crushing student debt and lower-than-expected salaries contribute to mental health challenges in the profession\nWhat pet owners often misunderstand about veterinary care, costs, and the realities vets face daily\nWhy so many veterinarians feel trapped in their career path, and what options actually exist beyond traditional clinical practice\n\n\nA Favourite Moment\n'It was never really communicated to me how hard it was.' — Marie\n\nAbout Dr. Marie Holowaychuk\nDr. Marie Holowaychuk is a veterinarian and board-certified emergency and critical care specialist with over 20 years of practice experience. After experiencing severe burnout while working at a veterinary college, she founded Reviving Veterinary Medicine to address mental health and wellness in the profession through evidence-based programs and resources. A certified coach, yoga teacher, and author of A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian, Marie now speaks globally about sustainable veterinary careers while still practicing the emergency medicine she loves.\n\nConnect with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk\nWebsite: www.marieholowaychuk.com\nFree Resource: 10 Things Your Veterinarian Wishes You Knew\nFacebook: @drmarieholowaychuk\nInstagram: @marieholowaychuk\nLinkedIn: @drmarieholowaychuk\nYouTube: @marieholowaychukdvm\n\nConnect with Soul Touched by Dogs\nTo find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit https://soultouchedbydogs.com