#pre vet

[muridae3]

Every time I go to shadow at a corporate vet clinic my soul dies a little bit more

[that-christian-vet-assistant]

Burnout in Vet Med: Holding On to Hope in the Hard Seasons

Veterinary medicine is a calling—one rooted in compassion, sacrifice, and service. But let’s be honest: it can also be incredibly draining. Long hours, emotional fatigue, compassion overload, financial stress, and heartbreaking cases can leave even the most passionate professionals feeling empty.

As someone walking this path, I’ve had to confront the reality of burnout—and maybe you have too. But as a believer, I am not left without hope.

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. - Romans 8:18

This verse doesn’t minimize our pain—it reframes it. It lifts our eyes from the daily struggle to the eternal perspective. God sees our exhaustion, our tears, our longing for rest. And He promises a glory beyond it all.

Here are some ways I’ve found to navigate burnout (in any industry) with both practical wisdom and spiritual grounding:

Prioritize rest—real rest. Burnout often stems from chronic overexertion. God Himself modeled rest on the seventh day (Genesis 2:2-3), and Jesus frequently withdrew to quiet places (Luke 5:16). Don’t feel guilty for setting boundaries or taking a sabbath—rest is obedience, not laziness.

Talk to a counselor, especially one who understands the unique challenges of veterinary medicine. A therapist can help you process grief and stress through the lens of faith. I speak with a therapist every other week, and have access to support through the Grow app. She’s also helping me work through other issues in my life. The Bible says in Proverbs 11:14, “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”

Lean on your community! Burnout thrives in isolation. Vent with a trusted coworker at the end of the day. They understand the struggles. Be careful who you talk to, because sometimes a listening ear is a running mouth. Find fellowship with others in the profession—especially those who share your faith. Pray together. Laugh together. Be vulnerable. Galatians 6:2 says, “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

Anchor your identity in Christ, not your career. This is something I struggle with greatly! My entire personality is my job. I’m actively working on refraining my mindset from “I’m a vet tech and I love Jesus” to “I love Jesus and am a vet tech.”We’re called to care for creation, but our worth doesn’t depend on the number of patients we save or the praise we receive. Remember, you are a child of God first—beloved, chosen, redeemed (Ephesians 1:4-7).

Keep eternity in view. Romans 8:18 assures us that the struggles of this life are temporary compared to the eternal joy that awaits. When we’re weary, that hope can carry us. Your work matters eternally—not just because of what you do, but because of Who you do it for.

You’re not alone. You are seen, loved, and held by a God who knows what it is to suffer—and who promises that it will not be wasted. If you’re facing burnout right now, don’t suffer in silence. Reach out. Talk to a friend. Pray. Seek help. And hold tight to the hope of Romans 8:18.

For further reading & support:

• “Compassion Fatigue in the Animal-Care Community” – Charles Figley

• “Resilient Ministry” – Bob Burns (while ministry-focused, it applies to any calling)

• Not One More Vet (NOMV) – Support for veterinary professionals

Let’s support each other, pray for one another, and remind each other that even when the burden is heavy, the glory ahead is greater.

[kadystudies]

motivation

i may or may not have slacked on 100dop, i’m going to restart when i get back from my vacation!

BUT exciting news: i was offered an interview for vet school! i need to get back on my grind so i rounded up some photos to get me motivated again :)

[pre-vet-penguin1016]

Undergrad Research Desires... With No Means to Make Them Real

So a fun little fact about me is I got published as an undergrad over the course of this summer. Following this, I've had some ideas that have come up for research explorations of my own, particularly placing them into the light of pre-vet/veterinary context or of my major (wildlife biology), or some sort of intersection.

Alas, there is no way for a mere undergrad to make some of these real, especially as I realize I do not have all of the skills required to bring the research to life without needing a team. Money obviously being the largest binding factor. So for now, I've genuinely just been writing them down. That way, if the time ever does come where a chance presents itself, I could look back and decide if I want to act on any of them. (My brain is definitely not thinking on one of these ideas when I have an exam in anatomy in half an hour. Absolutely not)

[twitt3rpate]

Happy VMCAS Day!! 🐴🐕🐈‍⬛👩‍⚕️

[hannahrose02]

Life update!!

It's been so long since I've posted shit on here oops 😅 Anyways! I'm currently in college and I graduate in May which is so exciting. I'm a pre-vet major which has been so fun. Today we actually had a livestock exhibition show which finishes up one of my classes. I can't wait to graduate tho. I have an internship at a wildcat sanctuary coming up in September and then I'm hopefully going to vet school the next year so lots of big things coming for me!! I would like to note that I'm doing so good and that's mainly why I got rid of Tumblr in the first place bc I needed to work on myself towards feeling better and I've come so far. Anyways I'm hoping to get back to posting. Maybe I'll end up posting some of the art shit I've done in the past couple years I've been gone and I'll get back into the groove of it! Anyways tysm for your support and I hope you're all doing well!!!

[kuebikome]

[twitt3rpate]

women in vet med 🙇‍♀️