Caring for animals can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Who wouldn’t enjoy seeing lots of playful puppies and kittens, fluffy rabbits, and energetic guinea pigs? Unfortunately, caring for family pets sometimes carries heavy emotional burdens. Imagine a day with three euthanasias or being unable to save a pet experiencing a medical emergency.
Not One More Vet was founded to provide mental health resources and support to professionals in the veterinary industry struggling with the emotional burdens of their jobs. Darlene Bos, Executive Director of NOMV, joins the podcast today to discuss her group’s work, why it is important and how pet parents can support the organization’s efforts.
Here are links to the information we talked about today:
- Learn more about Not One More Vet at their website
- Follow NOMV on Instagram
- Researchers Try to Understand High Suicide Rate Among Veterinarians from Discover Magazine
- Check out this article from The Canine Chronicle for ideas on how you can show respect and appreciation to your veterinarian
Got a question for Michael and Stephen? Run across something interesting you want to share with the show? Do you have a topic idea for a future episode? Send it to us at thefamilypetpodcast@gmail.com.
