Risk factors associated with veterinary attrition from clinical practice: a descriptive study

Montoya, Alejandra I. Arbe; Hazel, Susan J.; Hebart, ML; McArthur, ML

doi:10.1111/avj.13111

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“…Recognising that burnout and attrition are significant problems in the veterinary profession (Montoya et al ., 2021), James Cook University School in Australia has developed a programme to strengthen veterinary careers by encouraging resilience through acquiring knowledge and practical strategies to deal with the stresses of a veterinary career (Taylor, 2022).…”

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“…• High achiever, perfectionism personality types • Social and geographical isolation • The need to accept euthanasia to alleviate suffering • Ready access to lethal medications and knowledge of how to use them (Nett et al, 2015) An even broader perspective has been posed by Baldwin, 2008, 2010), involving a complex interaction of possible risk factors across the course of a veterinary career. The challenges of clinical practice and their detrimental effects, preventing the actualization of a fulfilling career, combined with the lack of accessible means to alleviate the circumstances, can lead many veterinarians to leave the profession within the first 3 to 4 years (AVA Australian Veterinary Workforce Survey, 2018; Montoya et al, 2021).…”

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WSAVA professional wellness guidelines

Paton,

Kalemtzaki,

Stoewen

et al. 2024

J of Small Animal Practice

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To identify, and assist in implementing, appropriate remedies and programmes to improve mental health in the global veterinary community. Checklist• Are you familiar with the WSAVA Professional Wellness Group (PWG) and its work? • What are the main differences between wellness and wellbeing and how do they apply to your mental health? • How do you perceive the challenges to improving wellness within your working team(s) and within your professional group? • Can you more effectively identify and use resources to protect and improve your wellbeing and that of your veterinary team? NoteThese WSAVA Professional Wellness Guidelines are not intended as a diagnostic tool. They offer guidance to optimise professional wellbeing. They can also help readers to identify professional wellbeing issues within themselves for their team. Once the issues are identified, it is important to seek help from the appropriate sources.

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WSAVA professional wellness guidelines

Paton,

Kalemtzaki,

Stoewen

et al. 2024

J of Small Animal Practice

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“…Such dilemmas may contribute to “moral stress” (Rollin, 2011) in cases where the incongruence between behavior and internalized moral standards cannot be resolved (Moir and Van den Brink, 2020; Rohlf & Bennett, 2005). Such moral stress has been identified as a reason for premature exit from the veterinary profession (Arbe Montoya et al, 2021). While the level of perceived moral dilemma may in part explain differences in association between the performance of euthanasia and negative practitioner outcomes, other factors may also be at play.…”

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The moderating role of different forms of empathy on the association between performing animal euthanasia and career sustainability

Crane

Kho

Thomas

et al. 2023

J Applied Social Pyschol

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Veterinarian work may take an emotional toll on practitioners and their mental health, potentially driving premature exit from the profession. Performing animal euthanasia is frequently identified as a potential risk factor for sustainable mental health. Yet, research has demonstrated mixed results between euthanasia performance and detrimental mental health outcomes, suggesting the potential for factors that moderate this association. In this three‐wave longitudinal survey study, including 110 currently practicing veterinarians (88% female), we examined whether the type of empathy experienced by these practitioners plays a role in the association between performing animal euthanasia and career sustainability. Two types of empathy, cognitive empathy (i.e., understanding the affective experience of another) and emotional empathy (i.e., experiencing another's emotional state) were assessed. Job disengagement at 12 months was predicted by the interaction between animal euthanasia frequency in the past 12 months and emotional empathy in the past 6 or 12 months. Perceived resilience at 12 months was predicted by the interaction between animal euthanasia frequency in the past 12 months and emotional empathy a year prior. For these outcomes, the effects of performing animal euthanasia on career sustainability were moderated by emotional empathy. Higher levels of emotional empathy were associated with worse outcomes. Veterinarians may seek to understand the affective experience of the client or patient and provide compassionate care in a sustainable way. However, they should do so while avoiding the costs of emotional empathy. This work has implications for veterinarian training to support career sustainability.

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“…112,113 Promoting social wellbeing A 40% minority (117/289) of respondents stated that their practice had a policy on the social aspects of sustainability, and 'standards, guidance and frameworks to follow' were frequently desired. Mental health problems and workforce attrition 114,26 persist as harmful social externalities of veterinary work, although guidance from the BVA, 65 mental health initiatives from RCVS and VetLife 66,67 and practice mentorship schemes are available to help address these issues. As included in Table 6, practices could consider establishing codes of practice to formalise the important personal and social support function of veterinary professionals as 'community care givers' and 'trusted advisors', 115,116 for example, detailing their approaches to vulnerable clients and recognising and responding to signs of abuse.…”

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Sustainability policies and practices at veterinary centres in the UK and Republic of Ireland

Higham,

Halfacree,

Stonehewer

et al. 2023

Veterinary Record

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Background Veterinary professionals operate at the human–animal–environment interface and are concerned about sustainability issues. This study examined the extent to which sustainability is represented in policy and enacted in veterinary practice settings, as reported by practice representatives. Methods An online survey was completed by 392 veterinary centre representatives in the UK and Republic of Ireland to identify existing policies and practices around the environmental impacts of veterinary services and animal husbandry, responsible medicine use, animal welfare and social wellbeing. Results A minority of respondents were aware of an environmental policy at their practice (17%, 68/392). Many others were undertaking waste reduction initiatives, but wider environmental interventions were infrequently reported. The majority were aware of medicine stewardship and animal welfare policies or guidelines, but a minority reported social wellbeing policies (40%, 117/289) and the provision of advice to clients on the environmental impacts of animal husbandry (31%, 92/300). Limitations The bias arising from the small convenience sample of practice representatives and potential discrepancies between the claims of survey respondents and their practices’ policies and activities are acknowledged. Conclusion Results depict a value–action gap between the concern of veterinary professionals towards sustainability and the policies and practices at their workplaces. Building on progress in the sector, wider adoption of comprehensive policies and practices, with guidance, could enhance veterinary contributions to the sustainability agenda, in particular to mitigate the environmental externalities of veterinary services and animal care and ensure safe, fair and inclusive workplaces.

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Risk factors associated with veterinary attrition from clinical practice: a descriptive study

Cited by 10 publications

References 18 publications

WSAVA professional wellness guidelines

WSAVA professional wellness guidelines

The moderating role of different forms of empathy on the association between performing animal euthanasia and career sustainability

Sustainability policies and practices at veterinary centres in the UK and Republic of Ireland

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