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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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