Merck Animal Health completed its 2nd Veterinary Team Wellbeing Study in the fall of 2023. This is the first robust analysis of the entire veterinary team composed of veterinary technicians/nurses, veterinary assistants, CSR's and practice managers. The goal of this research was to determine the levels of mental health, wellbeing and burnout among staff using standardized psychological tools. This robust study allows us to compare/contrast Veterinary staff members with veterinarians and the general population. Further, this allows us to analyze for contributing factors for both job roles and individual segments that are flourishing and for those that are at-risk. Based upon these findings we can suggest specific organizational and personal remedies and interventions to decrease burnout and improve wellbeing and reduce distress among our fellow veterinary team members.
Original Recording:
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Taylor Tillery, DVM
Dr. Taylor Tillery works to strategically partner Merck Animal Health with veterinary universities and key industry partners. He leads our U.S. Merck Animal Health veterinary student ambassador program. Dr. Tillery is a passionate practitioner whose dedication doesn't stop at the clinic doors. He is passionate about promoting communication, leadership and financial literacy. Driven by a desire to make a difference in his profession he actively mentor's future, current and foreign veterinarians in career progression. His professional ambitions are to bring about advancements in animal health of which elevate the veterinary field as a whole.
Addi Reinhard, DVM
Dr. Addie Reinhard is the Founder and CEO of MentorVet, a rapidly growing entity that leverages evidence-based approaches to empower individuals to thrive within veterinary medicine. She is a veterinary wellbeing researcher, and her research focuses on developing and evaluating innovative interventions to support mental health and wellbeing within the veterinary profession and is on the research team for the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Wellbeing Study. In 2021, she completed a master’s degree in Community and Leadership Development and a Graduate Certificate in College Teaching and Learning from the University of Kentucky and holds a certificate in Veterinary Human Support from the University of Tennessee. She is also a certified QPR instructor.
John Volk is an expert analyst and project manager. With deep experience in the companion animal, equine and food animal markets, he regularly assists clients with strategy development, evaluation of business opportunities, and due diligence on potential acquisitions.
