Stress & the Veterinary Profession

From the Veterinary Benevolent Fund

Vetlife
http://www.vetlife.org.uk/
Information and support for veterinary professionals

Vet Helpline
There are currently twenty-five anonymous and unpaid volunteer Helpers that run the 24 hours service every day of the year. They are largely either veterinary surgeons or their spouses and offer empathetic discussion of emotional, addictive or financial problems and refer Callers on for specialist advice where appropriate.
Tel: 07659 811 118 (local call rates apply, 24hr rapid response answer phone)

Veterinary Surgeon's Health Support Programme
The Veterinary Surgeons' Health Support Programme (VSHSP) was established by the veterinary profession in March 1999 to help combat problems of alcohol, drugs, eating disorders and other addictive and mental health issues amongst a proportion of its members and was based on similar schemes which had been available to members of the dental and of the pharmaceutical professions. The last independent clinical audit described the VSHSP as “highly efficient and effective”.
Contact the VSHSP National Co-ordinator on 07946 634220 (7am to 10.30pm daily including weekends) or email VSHSP@vetlife.org.uk for completely confidential and professional help.