Is pain just part of the job in veterinary medicine?

When Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, asked approximately 500 veterinary professionals at a veterinary conference session how many regularly worked in pain because of the physical demands of their jobs, every hand in the room went up. The response highlighted a problem that Shaw and co-host Jennifer Edwards, DVM, PCC, CPC, ELI-MP, say has become too accepted in veterinary medicine. In this episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, they explore why veterinary work can take such a physical toll and discuss the roles of ergonomics, body mechanics, and strength training in helping veterinary professionals build more sustainable careers.

You can reach out to Shaw at info@projectvetspan.com and Edwards at jennifer@drjenniferedwards.com.