Our mission is to create safe spaces for learning, healing, and growth within the veterinary community, with a profound focus on instilling hope.
Veterinarians are always there for us. We’re here for them.
Veterinarians see animals struggle every day. But what often goes unseen are the struggles they face. Unseen is the emotional toll that makes veterinarians far too vulnerable to burnout, depression and even suicide. We see it, though, and we need others to, as well. Because, together, we can offer veterinarians something profound... hope.
FROM
Surviving
TO BEING
Supported
TO
Succeeding
Mental Health Services and Curriculum
Mental health services and curriculum developed by mental health experts with education and hands-on experience supporting veterinary professionals and understanding the unique realities of veterinary medicine.
Facilitated Connection
Facilitated, meaningful connection that reduces isolation, strengthens peer support, and builds a protective community where veterinary professionals feel seen, understood, and supported over time.
Practical, Repeatable Tools
Tools designed to strengthen coping skills, improve communication, set healthier boundaries, and build sustainable routines that support long-term wellbeing at work and at home.
Our Approach: The Wellness Spectrum
VHF focuses on prevention and early intervention, supporting veterinary professionals earlier—when stress is escalating but still changeable.
The words that inspire our work.
This group is helping me focus on myself so that I can be a better mom, veterinarian and person in this crazy world that we are living in. I am so thankful for the Veterinary Hope Foundation!
So many talk mental health, but the Veterinary Hope Foundation is putting support for veterinarians into action.
There’s something magical about being about to say ‘hemoabdomen at closing time the night before the kid’s spelling test’ to a group who immediately get it.
These small groups can lead to an overall better quality of life for veterinarians and support staff.
My goal was just to find myself in a better headspace at the end, and that did happen!
Every veterinary professional needs this opportunity to get life-saving support.
VHF provides an invaluable connection that is not available with other mental health support groups.
I feel much less alone as a solo practitioner after making these connections.
Our profession can be very isolating and having the VHF support group reminds us that we are not alone.
You can help spread the love.
We’re calling on all pet owners to show their appreciation for the veterinarian community. One way to help is by simply posting pictures of your animals on social media, using the hashtag #sharevetlove. Be sure to give a shout-out to your vet! You can also spread the love by taking advantage of our Facebook Frames and Instagram filters.
Instagram Stickers
Upload a picture of your pet to Instagram and tap the sticker icon in the top right of your screen. Search for ShareVetLove, choose from our collection and post to your story. It’s just that easy!
