The past 18 months have left veterinary teams across the country stretched to their limit. This has left many feeling depleted and burnt out, so should we be asking what we ourselves can do to help our own well-being?

RVN Lacey Pitcher reflects on what she has learned in terms of medicine and humanity, and what she wishes she would have known when she started out, and pays tribute to the support her “vet family” has afforded her during a decade on the front line.

Hannah Olliff-Lee shares her own experiences, as well as advice on how to spot and manage this “hidden” disorder.

To mark Baby Loss Awareness Week 2021, RVN Sally Linghorn shares a very personal account of this sadly common heartache, and encourages discussion among other female vet professionals suffering in silence.

Jenny Guyat and Emma Tallini discuss the problematic term “work-life balance” and advise on how to establish a positive “life flow” instead.

The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the impact social interaction has on our general well-being, and shone a light on the need for all of us to have a greater focus on our mental and physical health. So it has been more important to find effective ways to keep ourselves “above the line”…

Challenging situations are a given in life as a farm vet. David Anderson, member of the VetPartners Wellbeing Group and practising vet at Westpoint Farm Vets in Derbyshire, shares his insights into how vets can stay resilient and on top of their game – no matter the situation…

Vet Anna Beber launched the initiative during lockdown to remind her peers to perform live-saving checks.

The Facebook group offers support to those in the profession affected by pregnancy loss, infertility, stillbirth and infant loss.

James Westgate talks all things health and wellness with the team behind WellVet – a not-for-profit social enterprise created to help veterinary professionals live happier and healthier in mind, body and soul.

Gillian Gordon explores what this state of mental or emotional strain is, how it can be healthy and a way of managing it in a mindful manner.

VBJ editor James Westgate talks to sleep expert Mike Farquhar about the importance of a good night's kip, the dangers of sleep deprivation, and how to figure out exactly how much you need...

Everyone strives for excellence, but this can take time – so Hubert Hiemstra urges readers to set realistic expectations and celebrate achievements while heading towards their long-term goal.

Andy Rose and Charlie Mays co-founded VetFit after a study at the RVC showed sport and exercise had a significant positive impact on mental well-being.

This month, former VN Times editor Holly Kernot speaks to Flick Caldwell, who, in the … more

More than two-thirds of people experience the impostor phenomenon at some point in their lives … more

Vet Albane Fauron has thought a lot about the formative years of her veterinary career path in the hope of helping the next generation. Among the reflections she wants to share with others: go the extra mile, keep an open mind, don’t undersell yourself and stay the right side of the fine line…

Becky Milner shares her experience of coming to terms with her sexuality and the support she received along the way.

We’ve been on quite a journey – from conception, through early parenthood, to balancing work with the needs of school-aged children. But what does all of this mean for us as professionals and a service industry?

Liz Barton, in her fifth instalment, highlights the challenges of balancing being a practising vet and a parent to school-age children.