This week I'm joined at the table by Nik, a veterinary surgeon. From the Greek island of Chios to Leeds, Nik shares his career journey. A health hero for our animals, he gives us an insight into the challenges of the past year. Before I put some of your questions to him we also discussed some of the reasons why the suicide rate amongst vets is four times the national average in the UK.
Content warning: suicide, animal euthanasia.
The campaign 'Not One More Vet' can be found at https://nomv.org
More information and support for the veterinary community can be found at https://www.vetlife.org.uk/
If you need to talk to someone in confidence - urgent help is available through Samaritans in the UK, call free on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours.
In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255.
In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14.
For all other countries, click here. http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html
