Online abuse of vets highlighted as suicide prevention study starts
ONLINE abuse directed at vets has been highlighted by new figures – as a study looking at suicide preventive measures in the veterinary workplace is launched.
New figures released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have highlighted that online abuse remains a concern across the veterinary industry. Of 99 equine vets who took part in a BVA survey, 30% said they had received online abuse, and 47% of 104 equine vets surveyed had felt intimidated by a client’s language. BVA has since launched the “Respect your vet team – end abuse” campaign, encouraging all animal owners to “think before you type” and consider the impact harassment, trolling and unfair reviews can have.
CAMPAIGNS
MENTAL health campaigner and Equicall equine vet Danny Chambers runs the Facebook online abuse of vets happens “all the time”.
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