The mental health impact of being a veterinarian

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Working around pets and animals sounds like it should be fun and enjoyable. But new research finds that veterinarians and people who volunteer at animal shelters face particular stressors that can place them at risk for mental health problems.

In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and Dan Gottlieb discuss the findings.

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