My Industry is Failing: Veterinary Medicine Edition with Karen Fine

For those of us who are pet lovers, a good vet clinic makes all the difference. But for those working in vet clinics, things can be really hard. In fact, veterinarians have a risk of death by suicide at a rate 2-4 times that of the general public. How did things get to be this way, and what hope is there for improvement? Dr. Karen Fine, DVM and author of The Other Family Doctor, joins host Anne Helen Petersen to answer listeners' questions about working in the vet industry-- and how pet owners can offer support.If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Read Anne's newsletter about grief and her beloved PeggyOrder The Other Family Doctor from Bookshop.org-- promo code WORK gets you 10% offFollow @CrookedMedia on Instagram and Twitter for more original content, host takeovers and other community events.