MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS
AND STUDENTS
When the work
you love asks
too much of you.
This work is different.
The euthanasias that stay with you.
The impossible financial conversations.
The angry client you replay at 2am.
The patient you couldn't save.
The colleague you're worried about.
The mistake.
No one prepared you for this.
"1 in 3 veterinary professionals have considered leaving the field due to burnout and poor mental health."
-AVMA, 2023
Veterinary professionals and students find their way to therapy for countless reasons. These are just a few of the conversations we might have together...
You don't have to carry it alone.
Cumulative Stress & Burnout
When every shift feels heavier than the last, and the work you once loved leaves you feeling drained, detached, or questioning how long you can keep going.
Compassion Fatigue
Caring deeply is part of who you are. Over time, that constant giving can leave you emotionally depleted and wondering where your own reserves went.
Grief, Loss, &
Moral Injury
The cases you couldn't save. The financial limitations. The ethical dilemmas. The losses that don't simply disappear when your shift ends.
Trauma & Critical Incidents
Some experiences stay with you long after the emergency is over. Therapy can help process the moments your nervous system hasn't let go of.
School, Training & Career Transitions
Veterinary school, boards, internships, residency, and the first years of practice all bring unique pressures. You don't have to navigate them alone.
Life Beyond VetMed
Your relationships, identity, family, and well-being matter, too. Therapy offers space for the parts of your life that exist beyond the clinic.
Seeking support is not a sign of weakness.
It's an investment in yourself, your relationships,
and the career you've worked so hard to build.
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Support from someone who understands veterinary medicine means you won't have to explain the culture, the language, or why certain experiences stay with you.
I've always found myself drawn to the place where mental health and the human-animal bond intersect, and it's never felt like a choice between the two. It's always been both.
Working alongside veterinary professionals and students - including during my internship at Colorado State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital - has allowed me to witness how much this profession gives. It’s why this work matters to me.
Today, I support veterinary professionals and students through individual therapy, EMDR, ASAP groups, workplace wellbeing programs, and educational presentations. Whether you're navigating burnout, grief, moral injury, compassion fatigue, cumulative stress, or simply trying to remember who you are outside the profession, you don't have to figure it out alone.
Animals have shaped my life in countless ways, and caring for the people who care for them feels like a natural extension of that journey.
If you're in vetmed and you're feeling ready for a space that's just for you, I'd love to connect. You can also learn more about me here. However our paths cross, I hope this can be place where the people caring for animals feel cared for too.
Let’s talk options…
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One-on-one support for the unique challenges of veterinary medicine.
Burnout… compassion fatigue… grief… moral injury…anxiety… trauma… relationship challenges… life outside the clinic… it’s a lot to manage!
This is a confidential space to process what you're carrying with someone who understands the realities of veterinary medicine. You don't have to spend the first session explaining the culture, we can just begin where you are.When talking isn't enough, I also offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process distressing experiences so they no longer have the same emotional impact.
Additionally, I offer 30-minute check-ins for those who are short on time, but just need a quick tune-up to get through the day.
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Support for individuals and teams after difficult events.
Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol (ASAP) groups provide a structured, confidential way for veterinary teams to process the impact of acute or cumulative stress. Grounded in EMDR principles. these groups help reduce distress, build resilience, and support recovery without requiring participants to share their experiences aloud. -
Supporting the people who care for animals starts with supporting the people.
I partner with veterinary clinics, hospitals, organizations, and schools to provide evidence-informed workshops, trainings, and wellbeing programming tailored to each team's unique needs. Common topics include burnout prevention, compassion fatigue, grief, moral injury, resilience, communication, psychological safety, and team wellbeing.
Whether you're looking for a single presentation or a more comprehensive wellness initiative, programs can be delivered on-site or virtually for teams anywhere in the world. If you'd like to explore what's possible for your organization, I'd love to connect.
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Practical conversations about the realities of veterinary medicine.
I speak to veterinary hospitals, conferences, organizations, and schools on topics that support both individual wellbeing and healthier workplace cultures. Presentations are practical, engaging, and grounded in current research, with an emphasis on helping people leave with ideas they can actually use.
Topics may include burnout, compassion fatigue, grief, moral injury, resilience, psychological safety, communication, and supporting mental health in veterinary medicine. Reach out if you’d like to learn more!
