Wellness wisdom: A conversation about burnout with Dr. Andria Jones

Presented by Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, Dipl. ACVECC, CYT, Andria Jones, DVM, PhD

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 0.5

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Questions

1. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association investigating mental well-being among Canadian veterinarians, what are some signs or symptoms of burnout commonly experienced? *

Emotional exhaustion, lack of personal achievement, lack of career fulfillment

Reduced engagement, reduced enthusiasm, low emotional intelligence

Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, reduced personal accomplishment

Physical exhaustion, reduced job satisfaction, lack of emotional support

2. What factors are believed to potentially contribute to higher burnout scores among female veterinarians compared to their male counterparts? *

Wage disparities and unpaid work expectations

Lack of career advancement opportunities

Higher job demands and lower resources

Limited access to continuing education programs

3. It is important to emphasize that burnout among veterinarians is primarily a: *

Personal health issue

Societal issue

Leadership issue

Systemic issue

4. What are practical steps veterinary professionals can take to identify and address burnout in its early stages? *

Implement mandatory self-care programs

Encourage longer working hours for productivity

Recognize warning signs and discuss solutions

Set higher performance targets for staff

5. Long-term, organizational-level interventions are needed to promote engagement and address workplace issues that contribute to burnout. Which intervention is NOT recommended? *

Reducing caseloads and increasing staffing

Encouraging longer work hours for increased client satisfaction

Enhancing job crafting and personal recognition

Implementing flexible scheduling and increasing autonomy