Is your bucket leaking? Self care for vets with Professor Jenny Weston
Vet Thrive Collective PodcastShow Notes
How do you deal with the demands of your job? In this episode of the Vet Thrive Collective, host Megan Alderson is joined by Professor Jenny Weston to discuss ways of tackling burnout for veterinary professionals.
"I think that negative conversation dominates in social media. And now and then, you'll see a post telling me why you love your job. And many people love being a vet, and I think we need to remember that clinical practice isn't for everyone."
Jenny Weston is a professor of veterinary science at Massey University in New Zealand. She is also the academic lead for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science program, responsible for students' training, curriculum, and assessment. In her role, she also helps students struggling with personal or academic problems. Weston has been in the veterinary industry for many years and has seen the challenges and obstacles that veterinarians face in their training and careers. One of the biggest challenges is the high rate of burnout among veterinarians. In 2016, Weston was part of a group of researchers who published a study on workplace mental health in the veterinary sector. The study found that many veterinarians and support staff suffer from burnout.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. The difference between compassion and empathy.
2. The physiology of compassion.
3. The importance of self-compassion.
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