Many veterinary professionals feel their profession is unappreciated
World Veterinary Day 2024, which took place on April 27, celebrated the essential work of veterinarians - but new data shows only 49% of veterinary professionals surveyed by Boehringer Ingelheim believe their profession is appreciated. The poll of 1,056 companion animal, livestock, and equine veterinarians in the United States, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Brazil, and Germany explored whether veterinarians feel valued and understood by animal owners. “Understanding the reasons why veterinarians feel their profession is underappreciated, raising awareness of often-unseen and complex aspects of veterinary work, and most importantly, showing veterinary professionals that we recognize their essential work, is an important first step,” observed Fabio Paganini, Member of the Global Animal Health Executive Committee at Boehringer Ingelheim. “As a veterinarian myself, I know that there is so much to love about this job. Together, we can showcase the relentless dedication, the genuine compassion, and the scientific know-how it takes to work as a veterinarian. It truly is a vocation to aspire to.”
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