On the 19th of June 2026, a group of fundraisers from Vetlife and other veterinary organisations will take on a new rooftop adventure to mark Vetlife Day 2026, kindly supported by risr/. The brave group will be climbing across the rooftop of the iconic Alexandra Palace to the Angel of Plenty statue, 130 metres above […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vetlife has reported its busiest year in its history, with demand increasing significantly across all its services in 2025. The Vetlife Helpline, which provides 24/7 confidential support to everyone in the veterinary profession, handled 6,481 contacts in 2025, representing a 27% increase on 2024. This equates to an average of almost 18 people per day reaching […]
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 […]
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 […]
As VidiVet celebrates its fifth anniversary, its founder, Ben Sweeney, is embarking on a symbolic and strenuous challenge: a 50 km run through the Castellaneta Underground Trail in Puglia on 9 November 2025, in aid of Vetlife, the UK charity dedicated to supporting the the veterinary community. Why 50 km? Because 5 Years Deserve […]
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 […]
In this blog, veterinary nurse Zeph Jasper opens up about his personal journey with burnout, from recognising the early signs of stress and overwhelm to finding ways that flexible work hours can create a healthier work-life balance. My first experience of burnout I think my first experience of burnout happened very early on in my […]
In this courageous blog, Leigh Hinsley shares her personal experience of burnout – how it crept in unnoticed and how she began the path to recovery. Leigh reflects on the pressures of leadership, motherhood, and compassion fatigue, and how the support of her “village” helped her through the darkest moments. Her story is a powerful […]
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