Become a Vetlife Trustee

Veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses with a passion for mental health are invited to apply to become a Vetlife Trustee.  Vetlife is the charity that supports the veterinary community through the provision of its Vetlife Helpline, Vetlife Health Support and Vetlife Financial Support services. Vetlife is independent of all other veterinary organisations and is […]

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Vetlife Helpline Suicide Prevention Support

This page addresses queries about practice suicide prevention plans and how Vetlife can help. This page may assist veterinary practices looking to develop suicide prevention plans for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme (RCVS PSS) as it explains what Vetlife can offer.   Background: Vetlife and suicide prevention Vetlife is an independent […]

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Vetlife announces new suicide prevention resources for the veterinary professions

Suicide prevention and support for people who are struggling must be a key priority for the veterinary professions. Vetlife has been working in veterinary suicide prevention for many years, providing guidance, individual support and support for workplaces. Today we are announcing a major new series of resources to support individuals and veterinary workplaces with suicide […]

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Compassion fatigue after returning from parental leave

Sian Burwood

In this blog, small animal vet Sian Burwood explores the overlap between parenting and veterinary practice, where empathy, negotiation and emotional labour are constant companions. She considers compassion fatigue, changing identities and the adjustments needed to sustain both family life and a veterinary career.   “I can see that this makes you really upset. That’s […]

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Changing the narrative on suicide in the veterinary community

World Suicide Prevention Day

In this blog marking World Suicide Prevention Day, Rosie Allister, Consultant Manager of Vetlife Helpline explores the myths, challenges, and most importantly the hope that exists in suicide prevention. She highlights how, as a profession, we can reshape the narrative by being strategic, compassionate, and skilled in the ways we support one another. The theme […]

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