JSB Health : World Veterinary Day falls Today 29 April each year and global animal health  company, Zoetis South Africa (Zoetis is the largest global animal health compa ny)

World Veterinary Day falls Today 29 April each year and global animal health company, Zoetis South Africa (Zoetis is the largest global animal health compa ny), is encouraging all pet owners to celebrate the critical role that veterinarians  play in supporting and maintaining the health of companion animals – and to  ask how the health and wellness of veterinarians can be supported.    

GUEST: DR. TARRYN DENT - Business Unit Lead: Companion Animals,  at Zoetis.  

 

“Veterinarians have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in  the lives of both animals and their human companions by treating illnesses,  preventing diseases, and educating pet owners about responsible animal care,”  says Dr Tarryn Dent, Business Unit Lead: Companion Animals, at Zoetis.    

“It’s a rewarding and respected profession, and one we look forward to cele brating each year with our veterinarian partners on World Veterinary Day. How ever, as much as being a veterinarian is a dream job for many children and  adults alike, it is a profession that comes with many emotional stressors as well,  and it’s these, and their impact on mental health, that we are focusing on this  year. If you are an animal lover, your veterinarian plays a critical role in your life  and that of your fur babies. Let’s give them all the support we can.”    

High stress environments impact mental health and wellness    

Many high-stress work environments are fast-paced, with long hours and heavy  workloads. However, veterinary practices have the added pressure of making  accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions, combined with the emotional as pects of the job, which can lead to high levels of stress and burnout.