A Compassionate Calling by Dr. Marie Holowaychuk Launches August 18, 2025

Dr. Marie Holowaychuk’s new book, A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian, offers an honest, heartfelt, and inspiring look into the world of veterinary medicine. Released on August 18, 2025, the book takes readers behind the scenes of a profession defined by both its skill and its deep emotional commitment.

Drawing from her own journey as a veterinary emergency and critical care specialist, Dr. Holowaychuk shares personal stories, research insights, and reflections on the challenges veterinarians face—from burnout and compassion fatigue to moral stress and workplace pressures. At the same time, she highlights the resilience, empathy, and dedication that sustain veterinarians in their work.

A Compassionate Calling is written for both veterinary professionals and pet owners. It offers aspiring vets a candid guide to navigating the demands of the field while honoring their own wellbeing, and gives pet owners a rare glimpse into the emotional complexity behind the care their animals receive.

“My hope with this book,” says Dr. Holowaychuk, “is that readers gain a deeper understanding of the veterinary profession and its hidden challenges, and that we create a future where veterinarians’ wellbeing is valued as much as the care they provide.”

The book is available wherever books are sold online.

Read the full press release here: Project Four PR – A Compassionate Calling Launch

For media inquiries or review copies, please contact:
Alice Oven, Taylor & Francis – alice.oven@tandf.co.uk
Amira de Vera, Project Four PR – amira@projectfourpr.com