What is Needed
Though veterinarians are often thought of as carrying out a noble profession, the reality is they are grappling with alarming mental health challenges.
A few statistics that shed light on the severity of this unspoken crisis:
The issue is a global concern: Veterinarians are reportedly at a higher risk of experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, and/or suicidal ideations compared to the general population in, for example, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Finland, and Germany.
Nearly 70% of veterinarians have lost a colleague or peer to suicide. In the US, veterinarians are up to 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than members of the general population. Though veterinarians are often thought of as carrying out a noble profession, the reality is they are grappling with alarming mental health challenges.
What We Do
Vets International (VI) envisions a future in which veterinarians have a safe space where they can express their vulnerabilities, seek assistance, and reignite their passion for being stewards for animal welfare.
VI partners with mental health specialists to provide assistance to veterinarians facing health issues.
VI Revitalization Program offers veterinary care services in under-served communities around the world. Traveling to new places, volunteering, and knowing that their work matters and that they are making a significant impact on the lives of animals and people, helps veterinarians revitalize their passion for their profession.
Mental Health Services for Vets:
- Psychiatrist
- Reiki
- Acupuncture
- Access to holistic health practitioners
- Well-being Retreat Scholarship
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Revitalization Program:
- Trip to the field in Todos Santos, Guatemala
- Trip to the field in Kenya
- Trip to the field in Sri Lanka
How You Can Help
We’ve laid a strong foundation through our partnership with Ol Jogi, but there is a lot more work to do. You can build on the progress that has been made with a donation that will help to continue and grow this important work.
