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Lori R Kogan1, Jean E Wallace2, Regina Schoenfeld-Tacher3
1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science
|June 30, 2020
Summary
Veterinary technicians experience high rates of burnout, with over half showing significant burnout indicators. Enhancing job satisfaction through schedule control and recognition can combat this issue.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Burnout and compassion fatigue are prevalent among healthcare providers.
- Veterinary technicians face unique occupational stressors increasing their susceptibility to burnout.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence of burnout among practicing veterinary technicians.
- To identify occupational factors associated with burnout in this population.
Main Methods:
- An anonymous online survey was administered to 1,642 veterinary technicians.
- Burnout was assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI-GS) and the Stanford Professional Fulfillment Index (PFI).
Main Results:
- Over 58% of participants met burnout criteria on the MBI-GS (EE scores > 3.0).
- PFI scores indicated burnout (total score > 1.33) and low professional fulfillment (mean score 2.26).
- Schedule control significantly predicted lower emotional exhaustion (EE), while perceived value correlated with lower cynicism (CY) and higher personal accomplishment (PE).
Conclusions:
- Veterinary technicians exhibit high levels of burnout.
- Environmental factors, particularly schedule control and recognition of contributions, are key to mitigating burnout.
- Veterinary practices should implement non-monetary strategies to improve job satisfaction and combat burnout, including professional development and destigmatizing essential tasks.
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