You don’t have to carry it alone

Caring for animals is meaningful work, and some days it weighs heavily. If today is one of those days, this page is here for you.

Below you’ll find people who are ready to listen, whenever you’re ready to reach out. There’s no wrong reason to call.

A veterinary professional crouched beside a black Labrador in an exam room, one hand resting on the dog's chest.

Someone to talk to, wherever you are

These lines are free, confidential, and answered by people trained to listen. You can call about anything that’s on your mind.

Somewhere else, or don’t see your country? Find a helpline in your region

findahelpline.com

Support that understands the work

Veterinary life carries pressures that are hard to explain to people outside it. These organisations are built by and for the profession, so you don’t have to start by explaining.

Reaching out is a sign of strength, not failure. It’s the same care you give your patients, turned toward yourself.

  • Not One More Vet (NOMV)

    Support, community, and resources for the veterinary profession, including Lifeboat, a confidential peer support service where trained veterinary volunteers listen and walk alongside you.

    Lifeboat is peer support, not an emergency service. If you need help right now, please use a crisis line above or your local emergency number.

    nomv.org

  • Vetlife (UK & Ireland)

    Confidential emotional support for everyone in the veterinary community, from students to retired colleagues, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

    0303 040 2551vetlife.org.uk

Whatever today looks like, please know that support is available.

The lines on this page are free, confidential, and answered by people trained to listen. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to them.

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