Background Research has shown that veterinarians around the world are at high risk of
mental health problems, but far less research has examined the mental health of veterinary …

Background Research has shown that veterinarians around the world are at high risk of
mental health problems, but far less research has examined the mental health of veterinary …

Background: Work-related mental health issues in New Zealand are increasing yearly and
impact on how employees are able to cope with day-to-day pressures and work productivity …

Compassion fatigue, as an occupational psychological hazard, has been studied in many
populations, yet there is limited evidence of the impact of compassion fatigue on veterinary …

Assessing how prepared individuals are for a career pathway is essential if job satisfaction
and retention are to be considered within an industry. Determining how training prepares …

Considerable growth has occurred in research on various aspects of human-animal
interaction in recent years. This chapter provides an integrated overview of the current state …

Background: In 2016 veterinary nursing assistants (VNAs) were introduced as an additional
tier to New Zealand veterinary practice. Aim: This study explores the utilisation of VNAs in …

Veterinary nursing, alongside other healthcare vocations, has been widely acknowledged
as a high-stress occupation. Workplace stress, burnout and compassion fatigue have been …

Background: Canine obesity is a growing problem, both in New Zealand and overseas.
Veterinary nurses play a vital role as part of the veterinary healthcare team in ensuring …