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Veterinarian Suicide Statistics, Infographics, Social Media Posts, Vet Hospital Flyers, and more

Free downloadable social media posts and infographics on veterinarian suicide statistics, causes of suicidal ideation in vets, ways to help your vet, as well as flyers for vet hospitals explaining wait times, thanking clients for their patience, asking clients to wear face masks, and more.

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Why is it so hard to see a vet now? (Accessible PDF)
Why is it so hard to see a vet now? (Accessible PDF)

Accessible PDF version of 2022 pet ownership and veterinarian statistics explaining why it’s so hard to see a vet these days. Accompanying blog post with links to sources: No, your vet’s not lazy. Why it’s so hard to see a vet these days.

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Why is it so hard to see a vet now?
Why is it so hard to see a vet now?

2022 pet ownership and veterinarian statistics explaining why it’s so hard to see a vet these days. Accompanying blog post with links to sources: No, your vet’s not lazy. Why it’s so hard to see a vet these days.

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4 things that make your vet’s job harder infographic (Accessible PDF)
4 things that make your vet’s job harder infographic (Accessible PDF)

Infographic containing just 4 out of many things that make a vet’s job harder, including “Dr. Google”, aggressive pets, preventable illnesses, and ridiculous complaints. See the accompanying blog post for the PNG version.

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4 things that make your vet’s job harder infographic (PNG)
4 things that make your vet’s job harder infographic (PNG)

Infographic of 4 out of many things that make a vet’s job harder, including “Dr. Google”, aggressive pets, preventable illnesses, and ridiculous complaints. See the accompanying blog post for the accessible PDF version.

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You would never say…. Why would you say it about your vet? Infographic
You would never say…. Why would you say it about your vet? Infographic

You would never say to a teacher, doctor, pediatrician, mechanic, etc. “If you really loved…[insert item], you’d do it for free!” Why would you say it about your vet?

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Please help us help your pets and put on a mask
Please help us help your pets and put on a mask

Ask clients to help you help them by putting on a mask to protect staff. Associated blog post: Free vet hopsital mask policy flyer: Please help us help your pets and put on a mask

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Published: September 18, 2022
“Think before you type” veterinary online abuse infographic (8×10 PNG)
“Think before you type” veterinary online abuse infographic (8×10 PNG)

Veterinarian online abuse statistics created in honor of World Veterinary Day 2022. Associated blog post: “Think before you type” infographic for World Veterinary Day 2022.

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Published: April 30, 2022
Be kind to veterinary receptionists infographic
Be kind to veterinary receptionists infographic

Created in honor of Veterinary Receptionist Week 2022. Associated blog post: Veterinary Receptionist Week infographic: Be kind to your vet’s receptionists.

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Published: April 29, 2022
“Why are vet techs so stressed?” Vet tech suicide risk & burnout infographic
“Why are vet techs so stressed?” Vet tech suicide risk & burnout infographic

An infographic on the higher rate of suicide and burnout in veterinary technicians (vet techs or nurses in some countries). Accompanying blog post: Infographic: Vet tech suicide risk (5 times the general population) and burnout statistics

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“Don’t forget the vet techs!” Infographic (8×10 PNG)
“Don’t forget the vet techs!” Infographic (8×10 PNG)

An infographic on the important role vet techs (or vet nurses) play in the care of pets at a vet hospital. Accompanying blog post: 8 important jobs done by vet techs in vet hospitals.

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2016 Survey of Suicide Risk in German Veterinarians (PNG 8×10)
2016 Survey of Suicide Risk in German Veterinarians (PNG 8×10)

Infographic based on findings from a 2016 survey of German veterinarians and suicide risk, suicidal ideation, and clinical depressive symptoms. For more info, see the blog post Depression and suicide risk in German veterinarians.

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Suizidrisiko/gedanken und Depression für Tierärzt/innen (2016) (PNG 8×10)
Suizidrisiko/gedanken und Depression für Tierärzt/innen (2016) (PNG 8×10)

Infografik zu Suizidrisiko, Suizidgedanken und Depression bei Tierärzten in Deutschland. Mehr infos im Blog: Depression and suicide risk in German veterinarians.

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The Norvet Study: 27% of vets felt life wasn’t worth living in in the past year (Square PNG)
The Norvet Study: 27% of vets felt life wasn’t worth living in in the past year (Square PNG)

Square version containing 2 of the statistics from the Norvet Study conducted in 2021. More info: The Norvet Study: 27% of veterinarians felt life wasn’t worth living over the last year

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The Norvet Study: 27% of vets felt life wasn’t worth living in in the past year (4×5 PNG)
The Norvet Study: 27% of vets felt life wasn’t worth living in in the past year (4×5 PNG)

Vertical version of the 3 of the statistics from the Norvet Study conducted in 2021. More info: The Norvet Study: 27% of veterinarians felt life wasn’t worth living over the past year

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“Why does the vet take so long these days?” Social Post / Flyer (PNG 8×10)
“Why does the vet take so long these days?” Social Post / Flyer (PNG 8×10)

Social media post and flyer offering an explanation for wait times at the vet due to Covid-induced increase in pet ownership and staffing shortages. For details, see blog post Why does the vet take so long these days?

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Part 3 of 3: Ways to Help Our Veterinarians
Part 3 of 3: Ways to Help Our Veterinarians

List of 7 ways in which pet owners can help lessen the mental and emotional burden on our vets and their support staff. More info on the 3-part series: 3-Part Series: The veterinarian mental health crisis, causes and how you can help

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Part 2 of 3: Leading Causes of Suicidal Ideation for Veterinarians
Part 2 of 3: Leading Causes of Suicidal Ideation for Veterinarians

List of 8 common contributing factors to suicidal ideation for veterinarians. More details in 3-Part Series: The veterinarian mental health crisis, causes & how you can help

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Part 1 of 3: Veterinarian Mental Health Crisis Statistics
Part 1 of 3: Veterinarian Mental Health Crisis Statistics

Infographic of mental health and suicide statistics in the veterainary profession. More details in 3-Part Series: The veterinarian mental health crisis, causes & how you can help

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Infographic: Veterinarian Mental Health Crisis & Suicide Risk (4×5 PNG)
Infographic: Veterinarian Mental Health Crisis & Suicide Risk (4×5 PNG)

Infographic containing statistics of veterinarian suicide risks and common causes of suicidal ideation in vets. More details in 3-Part Series: The veterinarian mental health crisis, causes & how you can help

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“Restroom Available Inside” Vet Hospital Flyer (8.5×11 PDF)
“Restroom Available Inside” Vet Hospital Flyer (8.5×11 PDF)

Reduce client frustration by letting them know they’re welcome to use the restroom and to please wear a face mask. More details in 3-Part Series: The veterinarian mental health crisis, causes & how you can help

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“Why the long wait?” vet hospital flyer (8.5×11 PDF)
“Why the long wait?” vet hospital flyer (8.5×11 PDF)

A flyer providing pet owners an explanation for the wait time at vet hospitals/clinics. More details in 3-Part Series: The veterinarian mental health crisis, causes & how you can help

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“Thank you for your patience” vet hospital flyer (8.5×11 PDF)
“Thank you for your patience” vet hospital flyer (8.5×11 PDF)

Reduce client frustration by thanking them for their patience and offering an explanation for wait times. More details in 3-Part Series: The veterinarian mental health crisis, causes & how you can help

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Ways to help your veterinarian – Square social media post series (PNG ZIP)
Ways to help your veterinarian – Square social media post series (PNG ZIP)

Set of square social media image posts on ways to help your veterinarian, with one tip per image. More details in Part 2 of 2: Ways to help your vet

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Leading causes of suicidal ideation for veterinarians – Square social media post series (PNG ZIP)
Leading causes of suicidal ideation for veterinarians – Square social media post series (PNG ZIP)

Set of square social media image posts on leading causes of suicidal ideation for veterinarian, with one tip per image. More details in Part 1 of 2: Leading causes of suicidal ideation for veterinarians

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Leading causes of suicidal ideation and how you can help veterinarians – Fact Sheets (PDF 8×10)
Leading causes of suicidal ideation and how you can help veterinarians – Fact Sheets (PDF 8×10)

8 leading causes of suicidal ideation for veterinarians in PDF format. More details in Part 1 of 2: Leading causes of suicidal ideation for veterinarians

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Part 2 of 2: Ways to help your veterinarian – Fact sheet (PNG 8×10)
Part 2 of 2: Ways to help your veterinarian – Fact sheet (PNG 8×10)

7 ways in which pet owners can help their veterinarians in PNG format. More details in Part 2 of 2: Ways to help your vet

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Part 1 of 2: Leading causes of suicidal ideation for veterinarians – Fact sheet (PNG 8×10)
Part 1 of 2: Leading causes of suicidal ideation for veterinarians – Fact sheet (PNG 8×10)

7 ways in which pet owners can help their veterinarians in PNG format. More details in Part 2 of 2: Ways to help your vet

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In Australia, one vet dies by suicide every 12 weeks – Social media post
In Australia, one vet dies by suicide every 12 weeks – Social media post

Square social media image post on the frequency of veterinarian suicides in Australia. Decorated with illustrations of a map of Australia and native animals.

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The Veterinary Mental Health Crisis with Statistics – Infographic
The Veterinary Mental Health Crisis with Statistics – Infographic

An infographic with various veterinarian mental health statistics, risk compared to the general population, and prevalence of suicidal ideation.

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1 in 6 veterinarians has contemplated suicide – Social media post
1 in 6 veterinarians has contemplated suicide – Social media post

Square social media post on the prevalence of suicidal ideation in the veterinary profession featuring a cute, approachable graphic of a veterinarian.

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60% of vets would not recommend the profession – Social media post
60% of vets would not recommend the profession – Social media post

Square social media image post on the statistic of veterinarians being reluctant to recommend their own profession to friends and family due to mental health concerns.

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Female vets are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide – Social media post
Female vets are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide – Social media post

Square social media image post of the suicide risk of female veterinarians compared to the general population. Featuring a cute, approachable illustration of a female vet with a patient.

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Vets Are in Crisis CDC Suicide Statistic – Social media post
Vets Are in Crisis CDC Suicide Statistic – Social media post

Square social media image post about the CDC findings on veterinarians in the United states being up to 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide.

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Please put on a mask – Social media post
Please put on a mask – Social media post

Square social media image post thanking pet owners for helping you keep staff safe by putting on a face mask prior to approaching vet staff.

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Please put on a mask – Flyer
Please put on a mask – Flyer

Flyer for vet hospitals thanking pet owners for helping to keep staff safe by putting on a face mask prior to approaching vet staff.

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Face masks required beyond this point – Flyer
Face masks required beyond this point – Flyer

Flyer featuring a cute puppy holding a tablet with a message informing pet owners that face masks are required to enter the facility.

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The Epidemic of Veterinary Suicidality – Infographic
The Epidemic of Veterinary Suicidality – Infographic

Long infographic on veterinarian mental health statistics, prevalence of suicidal ideation in veterinarians, and how pet owners can help. Preview it on the corresponding blog post.

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Euthanasia drug dye is changed frequently to be less traumatic – Social media post text only
Euthanasia drug dye is changed frequently to be less traumatic – Social media post text only

Square social media image text post on the mental health impacts of euthanasia drugs on veterinarians.

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Euthanasia drug dye is changed frequently to be less traumatic – Social media post with photo
Euthanasia drug dye is changed frequently to be less traumatic – Social media post with photo

Square social media photographic post on the mental health impacts of euthanasia drugs on veterinarians.

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