Veterinary Well-being Program
We're proud of being veterinary professionals. But working in an emergency environment with patients who can't tell us how they're feeling is difficult. Our Veterinary Well-being Program is addressing the challenges of burnout in the veterinary industry.
Each year, animal lovers just like you donate to DoveLewis and the Veterinary Well-Being Program.
Working in an emergency environment with patients who can't tell us how they're feeling is challenging.
“People who are carers have the tendency to self-blame or feel guilty if they need to take a break. There’s an inherent toll in what our care involves.” - Debrah Lee, LCSW
Our Veterinary Well-being Program directed by Debrah Lee, LCSW, is taking the time to address burnout in the veterinary industry by supporting our team in finding ways to better engage with our well-being.
Grief Support for Pet Owners
Grief support is a free community support that helps pet owners along their process of grieving a beloved pet. Support group sessions are now online and its healing benefits are available to most pet owners.
In the News
“I think there’s a lot of comfort and healing that can come in once you address that piece of isolation that I think a lot of us are feeling,” Lee said. Read Debrah Lee's interview in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
"Balint" + Navigating the Provider-Client Relationship
Using the Balint method, veterinary professionals are given a forum to reflect on the provider-client-patient relationship and gain new perceptions of our relationship with clients during difficult or demanding situations.
Resiliency Strategies
When your conversations, news feed, emails, and social media are all consumed by the same topic, it is more important than ever to focus on the things that are still good. Learn from Veterinary Wellbeing Program Director Debrah Lee about how to recognize what you can control, and let go of what you can't.
Breathing Box: A Tool for Well-being
While it may seem impossible to take care of yourself in these uncertain times, there are a few simple ways to take a moment for you. A few times throughout the day, try this structured breathing exercise to regain your focus.
Grounding: A Wellness Tool during COVID-19
Grounding strategies help shift your attention away from difficult thoughts, memories, or worries by refocusing on the present moment. Learn a technique for bringing your thoughts and attention back to your current needs.
