Justin Chiu, a University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign senior, is seeking ways to help clients better understand the challenges veterinarians, techs, receptionists, and other veterinary professionals face. The animal sciences major shared his appreciation for support animals and how his work in a vet clinic has shown him the need for mental health support for veterinary pros with the university’s news team.
Source: ACES News, May 9, 2024. Link. A lot of the animals that come in to be treated are healthy, but other times, they’re at the end of their life or in a critical state. I’ve worked at a clinic for the past four and a half years now, and it’s something I’ve always struggled with. My veterinarian colleagues tell me you have this constant voice in your head saying you need to save every single animal that comes to your door. But sometimes you just can’t.”
INSIGHTS: Thanks to The Cattle Site’s Sarah Mikesell for sharing this story.