Mind & Well-Being
Supporting the people who care for animals
Caring for the People Who Care for Animals
Veterinary professionals dedicate their careers to the health and comfort of animals and the families who love them. This work is deeply meaningful, and it can also be emotionally demanding. Caring for your own mental health and emotional well-being is an essential part of providing excellent care and building a long, fulfilling career.
EPVMA believes that supportive, compassionate workplaces help everyone thrive. On this page, veterinarians, technicians, and support staff will find trusted resources for personal well-being, guidance for building healthier clinic cultures, and information on where to turn when support is needed.
Not One More Vet (NOMV)
Not One More Vet (NOMV) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the well-being of veterinary professionals. NOMV offers free downloadable resources that help individuals and teams support themselves and each other. Its CLEAR Blueprint program is a workplace wellness certification that helps clinics assess their culture as a whole team and build psychologically safe, mentally healthy workplaces. Through Veterinary Mental Health Support (VMHS), NOMV provides individual and group processing and psychoeducation for the veterinary profession.
Workplace Wellness
CLEAR Blueprint: Creating Healthier Veterinary Workplaces
CLEAR Blueprint is NOMV’s workplace wellness certification program for veterinary practices. It helps clinics evaluate their workplace culture together as a whole team and develop psychologically safe, mentally healthy work environments.
The program is designed to be adaptable for any veterinary workplace, making it a practical starting point for teams that want to build a healthier, more supportive culture together.
Mental Health Support
Veterinary Mental Health Support (VMHS)
Veterinary Mental Health Support (VMHS) offers mental health support resources for veterinary professionals. Through VMHS, NOMV provides individual and group processing and psychoeducation, giving members of the veterinary community a dedicated space to talk through challenges and learn more about mental health and well-being.
Free Resources for Veterinary Professionals
NOMV shares free educational materials and awareness resources created for the veterinary community. We encourage veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to explore these resources, use them within their teams, and share them with colleagues who may benefit.
Free, shareable resources curated by NOMV for the veterinary community, including tools for self-care, mindfulness, kind communication, and managing stress.
Learn about NOMV’s lectures, workshops, webinars, and outreach materials that help raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health in veterinary medicine.
Need Immediate Support?
If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis, support is available. In the United States, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.