Veterinary Wellness Movement
Part of the mission of Thrive Veterinary Surgical Services is to promote personal wellness amongst veterinary professionals. Burn out, compassion fatigue, depression, and suicide are more prevalent in veterinary medicine when compared to other healthcare professions and the suicide rate is 4 times that of the general population. Although these issues have become topics of conversation in recent years on the national level, they are still not widely discussed on the clinic floor. Having the resources, support, and confidence to talk about professional mental health could save a co-worker’s life, improve personal job satisfaction/longevity, and help create a more positive and sustainable work environment. Cultivation of a healthier profession will allow us to better serve the pets and pet owners of our community.
Work-related stress & trauma:
Supporting the mental health of health professionals.
Suicide in veterinary medicine - let’s talk about it:
Know the warning signs of suicide and help save lives:
Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable.
Tips for talking with your health care provider about your mental health:
Don’t wait for your health care provider to ask about your mental health. Start the conversation.
Suicide prevention training:
Help identify and refer at-risk colleagues.
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
Free and confidential 24-hour support throughout the US.
AVMA Wellness Resources
Discover AVMA tools you can use to enhance your personal and workplace wellbeing.
Veterinary Leadership Institute
Training programs and research specific to the field of veterinary medicine and directed at bettering the individual and profession.
Personal Growth & Development
Explore the GrowthDay App with Brendon Berchard. Your new home for personal development.
Podcasts and Videos:
Dr. Caroline Leaf - Communication pathologist, cognitive neuroscientist, neuropsychology specialist, public speaker, and author of Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess.
John Maxwell - Leadership educator, author, and public speaker.
Steven Furtick - Pastor of Elevation Church, author, and musician.
Find out What Your Neighbors Are Saying About Us
Dr. Serratore performed surgery on my 11-year-old male GSD on Thursday, November 3rd to remove a large and probably malignant tumor from his throat. She did a magnificent job, and my boy (Qanuk) was able to come home with me Thursday afternoon. He is doing just great, eating well and wanting to play! Dr. Serratore was extremely professional and worked very hard to give me all of our options along with their pros and cons. I cannot thank her enough for her efforts! I would VERY highly recommend Dr. Serratore to anyone looking for a skilled, caring and professional veterinary surgeon.
Bill Waz
Dr. Serratore is very knowledgeable and professional. Our pet needed a complex surgery, and we were very nervous about it. She was wonderful and took the time to answer all of our questions. We greatly appreciated her attention to detail and commitment to providing the best possible care for her patients. She and her staff go above and beyond to ensure her patients receive the highest level of care possible and that the pet owner(s) feel supported.
Vik Buzzard
My 11 year old Rottweiler needed a complex surgery last month for an anal mass. Dr. Serratore was amazing, we are so very grateful to her, and her staff. Mr. Roo/Hans is doing fantastic, he will turn 12 years old in May. We cannot thank her enough for everything. I highly recommend Dr. Serratore, if your pet needs a highly skilled veterinary surgeon she is the best!
Joette Shaw
Happy patient from 2023