05/09/2026
We appreciate your kindness and support more than you know 💝
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want to talk about something not often discussed: mental health in veterinary medicine. 💚
Veterinarians and veterinary technicians face some of the highest levels of stress in any profession. Studies show veterinarians are 2–4 times more likely to die by su***de than the general population, with veterinary technicians also at increased risk.
Why? It’s a combination of factors many people don’t see:
– High-pressure environments, especially in emergency veterinary medicine
– Emotional strain and compassion fatigue from caring deeply for every patient
– Difficult conversations about treatment, cost, and end-of-life care
– Client conflict and, increasingly, online criticism and bullying
– Significant financial stress, with average veterinary school debt exceeding $200,000
We share this not for sympathy, but for awareness.
Behind every exam, emergency surgery, and late-night case is a team that cares deeply and is doing their best under intense pressure.
If you’ve ever had a positive experience with a veterinary team, a small act of kindness, patience, or understanding can go further than you think.
If you’d like to learn more or support mental health in veterinary medicine, check out Not One More Vet ➡️ https://nomv.org/
