Sick As A Dog: Why Vets Face Such Poor Mental Health

We all know Aussies love their animals, but did you know there are more pets than humans in Australia? Most of us would do anything for our fur babies, but when it comes to our interactions with the vet, sometimes our behaviour is completely inexcusable.  Vets are in short supply, they're experiencing burnout, copping abuse, and sometimes the pressures of their career is pushing them into very dark spaces.  In this episode of The Quicky, we speak to a vet who tells us her and her colleagues are struggling and what can be done to help them.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Dr Rachel - A vet since 1998 Caroline Winter - Journalist and host of podcast series Sick As A Dog, first episode here Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.