This year, World Veterinary Day recognizes the veterinarian as an essential professional in the field of health. Elanco Animal Health joins this commemoration to highlight not only the work carried out by veterinary professionals, but also the importance of caring for their health and well-being.
In this sense, Elanco launches VitaVet, a platform dedicated to offering support to the veterinary community. This space provides Useful tips aimed at improving both the professional and personal well-being of veterinarians. The content of these recommendations is supported by scientific data and has been prepared with the collaboration of renowned experts.
As part of this initiative, and to express its solidarity with the profession, the Elanco team has created VitaVet candies, designed especially for veterinary professionals. During the week of April 22, more than 6,700 clinics in Spain and Portugal received a box of VitaVet as a gift. Additionally, on April 24 and 25, Elanco volunteers personally distributed VitaVet candies in veterinary clinics, thus demonstrating their support for this group.
More information in: https://vetnia.es/programa/campana-dia-mundial-de-la-veterinaria-2024/
“Numerous studies and reports have highlighted that veterinarians in pet clinics are particularly affected by stress, burnout and suffer from anxiety.. At Elanco, we are aware of this daily reality of veterinary professionals and we want to provide them with all our support to help overcome the challenges they encounter in their daily lives, as well as help them improve their well-being,” he explains. Amanda Andreveterinarian and Marketing Manager, PH Prescription Products, Iberia of Elanco Animal Health.
The VitaVet initiative is part of Vetnia, a program promoted by Elanco whose main objectives are to support the importance of the veterinary profession in society, promote the knowledge, training and health of professionals, promote the growth of veterinary clinics and provide solutions effective and safe for patient care. More information in: www.vetnia.es
90% OF VETERINARIANS SHOW INDICATORS OF WORK STRESS
Veterinarians, like other healthcare professionals, face high levels of pressure resulting from factors such as long working hours, contact with suffering animals, as well as the burden of making difficult ethical decisions or managing grief. of guardians when faced with the loss of their pets.
Various studies have revealed high levels of stress, anxiety and burnout among the veterinary community. In Spain, a recent study on veterinary occupational health, carried out by Vetbonds highlights that the Professional burnout and emotional exhaustion are common problems among veterinarians.
According to this research, for which a survey was carried out among 1,242 veterinary professionals in Spain, 77% show signs of work stress and 14% show a high level of work stress. Furthermore, 1 out of every 2 participants in the study has high anxiety indicators. 78% of participants show signs of secondary traumatic stress, mainly derived from repeated contact with suffering patients.
In accordance with Jaume Fatjódirector of Vetbonds, Doctor in Veterinary Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Legal Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona: “The conclusions of the study underline the need for veterinarians to become aware of the importance of taking care of their emotional well-beingseek professional help when necessary, learn to communicate effectively with the people they serve, and acquire skills to manage and minimize the impact of everyday stress.”
This situation not only requires individualized attention but also a global approach that involves professionals, institutions, companies and society in general to address and mitigate the causes and effects of burnout in the veterinary profession.
