05/28/2026
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Caring for others is very rewarding, but it can also be hard on your heart. Please be kind to your vet staff. ❤️
Veterinary medicine is built on care, but that care has to extend to the people providing it, too.
Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that supporting veterinary teams goes beyond recognition. It’s about creating environments where people can take breaks, ask for help, set boundaries, and feel supported by those around them.
If you’re in practice, consider one small change this week that supports your team’s wellbeing. It matters more than you think.
AAHA explores the connection between financial wellbeing and mental health in veterinary teams here:
🔗 https://hubs.li/Q04dbf_y0
If you need support:
💬 Call or text 988