Featured on CTV News Your Morning Edmonton: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian
November 12, 2025
Dr. Marie Holowaychuk appeared on CTV News Your Morning Edmonton to discuss the high levels of burnout and compassion fatigue affecting veterinary professionals. Drawing on her experience as a board-certified emergency and critical care specialist and her new book A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian, Dr. Holowaychuk explores why these challenges are so prevalent and offers insights into supporting mental health, building resilience, and fostering sustainable, fulfilling careers in veterinary medicine.