{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino","title":"105. The Veterinary Compassion Project with Dr. Erin Holder","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2068,"description":"In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Dr. Erin Holder, founder of the Veterinary Compassion Project. After experiencing compassion fatigue firsthand, Dr. Holder transitioned her career to focus on supporting veterinarians and animal care professionals struggling with burnout and compassion fatigue. A 2019 Centers for Disease Control study revealed that veterinarians are between two to four times more likely to die by suicide than the general population, highlighting a growing crisis in the veterinary community. Dr. Holder discusses the emotional toll faced by veterinarians and how her project provides resources, tools, and restorative retreats to foster well-being in this vital profession.\nEpisode Recap:\nThe Veterinary Compassion Project and its mission\nUnderstanding compassion fatigue and burnout in veterinarians\nWhy veterinary schools should address mental health early in education\nRecognizing the signs of compassion fatigue and burnout\nThe importance of having compassion for ourselves as veterinary professionals\nBurnout and suicide in the veterinary community and its impact on the profession\nHow the veterinarian shortage affects not only pets but also food production\nTools and resources from the Veterinary Compassion Project to empower veterinarians\nHow pet parents can support their veterinarians\nTips for dealing with compassion fatigue and burnout\nAnnouncing the VCP Restorative Retreat 2025\nThe critical role of boundaries in avoiding compassion fatigue and burnout\n\n\nEpisode Resources:\nVeterinary Compassion Project\nVCP Restorative Retreat 2025\nVCP Resources for Veterinarians\nHave a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at Info@AngelaArdolino.com \nAngela Ardolino\nCBD Dog Health\nFollow Your Natural Dog on Facebook and Instagram and if you want to see what Angela (our founder) is up to, follow her on Facebook ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hQTYNN7Jy3D3R2-x-ysWDodZEKOLf7oa59rZrkCS3gA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM3NDY3LzE2NzI3/NzU2OTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}