Featured in University of Saskatchewan Green & White: Alumni Book Nook – Dr. Marie Holowaychuk (DVM’04)

A recent feature in the University of Saskatchewan’s Green & White highlights Dr. Marie Holowaychuk (DVM’04), a board-certified small animal emergency and critical care specialist, author, and founder of Reviving Veterinary Medicine. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in referral, emergency, and academic veterinary practice, Dr. Holowaychuk shares insights from her debut book, A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian (CRC Press, 2025).

The article explores Dr. Holowaychuk’s journey from growing up in a family of veterinarians in Sherwood Park, Alberta, to becoming a global advocate for veterinary wellness. She discusses how her book examines the emotional and ethical realities of veterinary life—including compassion fatigue, perfectionism, client interactions, moral stress, and career sustainability—and provides strategies to support mental health and wellbeing for veterinary teams.

Dr. Holowaychuk emphasizes that her book is written not only for veterinarians but also for pet owners and the general public. By fostering empathy and highlighting the challenges and rewards of veterinary work, she aims to spark conversations about building more sustainable and fulfilling careers in veterinary medicine.

📖 Read the full article here: USask Green & White: Alumni Book Nook – Dr. Marie Holowaychuk