What is it about?
The veterinary profession has some of the highest levels of burnout and suicide seen in any occupation. This paper looks at why this is the case and the subsequent knock on effects that these issues have on the industry and those within. It highlights that no single factor is responsible with education (undergraduate and post graduate), work environments and individual factors all contributing to the problem.
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Why is it important?
Burnout is one of the key reasons why veterinarians leave their vocation behind. This exodus has led to an international shortage of vets. Understanding the factors that create burnout enables both individuals and businesses to enact change and help create a more sustainable profession.
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I have witnessed burnout first hand and the impact it has on places I've worked and people I know. This first article looks at the causes and impacts of burnout and, more positively, a follow up article examines what we can do about it!
Joe Hill
University of Liverpool
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This page is a summary of: The causes and impact of burnout in the veterinary profession, Livestock, January 2026, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/live.2025.0014.
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