European veterinarians are exhausted and experiencing burnout. "I euthanized 2,500 chickens. It takes a toll on your mental health."

Monday, Aug 31, 2026

Gazeta Wyborcza

Veterinarian shares reality beyond cute animal care, citing alarming CDC data on vet mortality.

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A veterinarian from Pomerania with 21 years of experience states that the reality of her job is different from the perception of petting dogs and cuddling cats. This is in light of alarming findings from a comprehensive 2019 study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the mortality rate among veterinarians.

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