Mental Health & Wellbeing
Practising on Both Sides of the Exam Room: What Being a DVM and a Counsellor Has Taught Me About Veterinary Burnout
by Ellen Nicklassen, DVM, Clinical Counsellor
For many years, I practised veterinary medicine before I...
You Are Not “Bad at Coping”: What I Wish I’d Known About Nervous Systems in Veterinary Practice
by Ellen Nicklassen, DVM, Clinical Counsellor
One of the most common things I hear from...
When Empathy Becomes Exhausting: The Hidden Emotional Labour of Veterinary Medicine
by Ellen Nicklassen, DVM, Clinical Counsellor
Veterinary professionals are often told they are compassionate, empathetic,...
Just Because You Can Do It Doesn’t Mean You Should: Why Veterinary Practice Owners Burn Out on the Wrong Work
by Charlotte Fahy, Business Success Partner, The Practitioners’ Lounge
Most veterinary practice owners are exceptionally capable people. They...
Anxiety: A Clinician’s Companion and How to Understand It
by Ellen Nicklassen, DVM, Clinical Counsellor
Let’s be honest—most of us didn’t enter this profession...
Creating a Safe Workspace: Promoting Mental Wellness in Your Veterinary Practice
by Ellen Nicklassen, DVM, Clinical Counsellor
Veterinary medicine is an incredibly rewarding field—but it’s also...
The Silent Struggle: Mental Health in the Veterinary Profession
by Ellen Nicklassen, DVM, Clinical Counsellor
Veterinarians are known for their compassion, dedication, and tireless...
Wearing All the Hats: How to Balance Life as a Veterinarian, Employer, and Mom
by Ellen Nicklassen, DVM, Clinical Counsellor
Balancing one demanding role is tough. Balancing three—veterinary doctor,...
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