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Why Working in the Field of Animal Wellness is Mentally Daunting - Laura, Erin, Kristy
Did you know nearly 70% of veterinarians have lost a colleague or peer to suicide? Did you know a recent study suggested that annual incidence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in animal shelter employees is five times higher than the national average? Laura Zmud, a social worker and Family Ties Coordinator with SPCA, Erin Jellow, a veterinary technician, and Kristy Mason, a former animal shelter director, try to shed some light on why it is so mentally daunting to work in the field of animal wellness.
Topics in this episode include depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD
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