Resources
Our goal is to provide access to valuable resources to help veterinarians, veterinary technicians, nurses and support staff to remain healthy and well both as individuals and as part of the wider veterinary team.
Resources will be updated on a regular basis as more information is created or identified as valuable to the team.
Where to get help
We encourage you to get help early when it comes to your emotional, mental and physical health.
NZVA Resources
Wellbeing and Resilience for the Veterinary Profession
Fundamental skills required to thrive in the complex veterinary environment.
Professional Skills for Veterinary Teams
Learn techniques that promote team and workplace effectiveness, and develop your own workplace wellness plan.
Empowering Veterinary Mental Health
Fostering collective growth for great community impact.
Mental health and disasters
Disasters and emergencies are distressing and can have a significant impact on our mental wellbeing. It’s normal to feel stressed or anxious during times of extreme difficulty.
External Resources
Building a Collaborative High Quality Team Environment
This article explores team member motivation, developing team effectiveness and the benefits of performance reviews.
Building and Maintaining a Positive Team Culture
A webinar and resources for employers
Build Your Career and Positively Contribute to the Practice Culture
A webinar and resources for employees
Compassion Fatigue and Stress
This eBook explores compassion fatigue and stress. It includes self-reflection exercises and practical suggestions for improvement in your work environment.
Inner Wellness Guide
This guide will step you through how to self-care, manage stress and avoid burnout.
Menopause Resources for Veterinary Teams
Yoga for your workday
This presentation made by Kaye Manson, steps you through using yoga as a tool in your workplace to improve health and wellbeing. Feel free to contact Kaye on her email address klmanson@xtra.co.nz.
Vetlife's Neurodiversity Awareness Campaign
Vetlife is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking Neurodiversity Awareness Campaign throughout 2024, made possible by Zoetis Foundation grant funding. This initiative is a testament to their commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive veterinary community.
Post-Suicide Guide for Employers
The American Veterinary Medical Association provides a free resource "After a Suicide: A Guide for Veterinary Workplaces". The guide provides critical tools to help veterinary workplaces recover after a suicide.
Mental health and wellbeing amongst equine vets
Co-produced by Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) and the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA), the film features a young equine veterinary surgeon and the highs and lows a typical day may encompass, as well as some simple measures to support good mental health.
Workplace Culture: a primer
Provided by The Veterinarian, this article explores what the term workplace culture means and why it matters.
MAS Wellbeing Hub
The MAS hub has a wide range of resources available covering a large variety of topics.
Institute of Wellbeing and Resources
The Institute of Welbeing and Resources offer a variety of helpful resources for you and the team.
Vet Gone Real
Positive Psychology Coaching
1 Life Connected
Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson has served the veterinary field for over 20 years. She has a strong understanding of the stresses involved with being a vet which can lead to a lack of fulfillment in the profession. She has found that helping others find the path to manage perfectionist tendencies as well as their personal shame while helping individuals to develop the skills of self-forgiveness and resilience is the foundation to a sustainable career in the Veterinary Medical industry.
vetThrive
vetThrive is an innovative veterinary professional wellbeing program, pioneering a shift in the way veterinary professionals work.