Veterinary medicine is more than a career — it’s a calling. Every day, vets and vet techs care for animals who can’t speak for themselves, comfort worried pet parents, and make difficult decisions for the sake of animal welfare. It’s fulfilling work, but it’s also emotionally heavy. What many don’t see is the toll this takes on those in the profession. Veterinarians face: • Compassion fatigue from constant emotional labor • Long hours and high-stakes decisions • Financial stress from student deb