Findings from the Burnout Study in the Veterinary Profession 2021 show a statistically significant increase in burnout levels between 2020 and 2021.
Women, younger practitioners and veterinary technicians were found to be the most burned-out groups. All veterinary professionals suffer from high workloads and low work-life balance factors that have a direct impact on the burnout rate.
The majority of the participants were younger than 40. The greatest number of participants were aged 31-40 (43.1 percent). The smallest number of participants were older than 60 (1.5 percent).
On a brighter note, veterinary professionals who have goals reported significantly less burnout and felt happier and more valued than those who did not. Also, employers in practices that have a clear burnout prevention strategy also show less burn out.
Source: Veterinary Innovation Solutions, November 10, 2021. Link.
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Key findings summary:
- The burnout rate increased in all groups over the past year.
- Younger veterinary professionals remain the most burned-out group.
- Veterinary technicians revealed the highest burnout level among all roles.
- Participants who identified as gender-variant/non-conforming reported the highest level of burnout, followed by female respondents.
- There is a direct correlation between caseload and burnout rate.
- Those who had professional goals reported significantly less burnout and felt happier and more valued than those who did not.
- Work-life balance is a challenge for all veterinary professionals, especially for women.
- Veterinary professionals want their employers to take action.