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Is the vet ok?
What is your role?
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I am a practicing vet
I am a vet nurse
I am in an administrative/reception role
I am a practice manager/line manager
According to a recent article by Niamh Farrell MA MVB MRCVS '
Burnout has been recognised as a significant issue within the veterinary sector'
Would you agree?
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Yes, I think burnout and stress management is a huge issue in our sector
B
I somewhat agree that this is an issue for some
C
I disagree, I feel this is a non issue.
On a scale of 0 to 10 please rate your stress levels on the average day at work. (0 being zen and 10 being totally overwhelmed)
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Please tick those that apply to you
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I regularly find myself running from one emergency to the next.
I often have to 'push down' how I am feeling in order to be professional.
I often have to 'push through' after a stressful or upsetting event at work.
I use coffee to see me through the day.
I use alcohol at night to switch off.
I can fall into compassion fatigue.
I am often exhausted and have no energy left after a shift.
I want to be alone/away from people after work.
I often wonder if I am happy in my job.
None of these apply to me
Do you do anything for your own wellbeing to bring you back into balance in between consultations?
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A
Yes, I have some wellbeing tools and I use them regularly.
B
Sometimes I do something minor like take some deep breaths before the next client.
C
No, and I feel like I would benefit from some quick-fire tools to reset myself.
D
No, and I don't think I need to.
How would you rate the emotional health support within your practice?
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A
I feel totally supported. My practice are fully aware of daily stressors and have provided us all with the tools required to balance stress responses.
B
I feel somewhat supported, there is facility for if you are having a mental health crisis but nothing in place as a preventative.
C
There is a nominated person to go to if anyone needs support, but I don't feel comfortable going to them.
D
I feel this is an area that our practice could improve upon.
E
I feel completely at a loss and I feel strongly that there should be more support in place.
Would you benefit from a short course on managing your stress responses? The course would be designed by a practicing vet, alongside a stress practitioner and a clinical psychotherapist.
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Yes, this sounds like something I feel would be beneficial
Maybe, although I am not a fan of these courses generally
Maybe, but I'm not sure our practice would be interested
No, I wouldn't
If you answered yes to the previous question, how would you prefer to access tools (please tick all that apply)
I would prefer an in-person course with my colleagues present.
I would prefer on online course that I can access in my own time.
I would prefer an app with the tools so I can access them when I need them.
I would like all of the above.
Do you have any comments around how you feel about emotional wellbeing in this sector?
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