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Mental Health, Practice-Related Stressors, and Job Satisfaction Of Veterinary Technicians in Nevada
Date
2018Type
ThesisDepartment
Agriculture, Veterinary and Rangeland Sciences
Degree Level
Honors Thesis
Degree Name
Veterinary Science
Abstract
High rates of depression and suicide are well documented in veterinarians, but veterinary
technicians (VTs) have been overlooked as a population of interest. It was hypothesized
that VTs may have increased rates of poor mental health similar to veterinarians due to
the similarity between professions and their close proximity to one another, as well as
low job satisfaction. VTs in Nevada were surveyed and asked about their current mental
health states, job satisfaction, and job stressors they considered to be most significant.
Results showed significant psychological distress in a higher percentage of VTs in
comparison to veterinarians and the general population as indicated in previous studies.
In addition, VTs who thought that mental health treatment was inaccessible to them were
more likely to have serious psychological distress. This study indicates that many VTs in
Nevada are currently suffering from serious psychological distress, and may be at risk for
suicide. Future studies should examine mental health in VTs throughout the United
States.
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