Veterinary professionals work in a uniquely demanding environment characterized by high emotional labor, compassion fatigue, workforce shortages, financial pressures, and increasing client expectations. While burnout has become a familiar topic across the profession, emerging research suggests that preventing burnout requires more than individual coping strategies—it requires a deeper understanding of resilience as a dynamic process influenced by personal, social, and organizational factors.

This presentation explores the science of resilience in veterinary medicine, examining what current research reveals about stress, recovery, wellbeing, and sustainable performance. Participants will gain insight into the factors that help veterinary professionals adapt to adversity, maintain a sense of purpose, and thrive throughout their careers. Through evidence-based strategies and practical applications, attendees will learn how to foster resilience at both the individual and team levels, creating healthier workplaces and more sustainable veterinary careers.