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It's time to leave compassion fatigue in the past. Start anew with 10 revitalizing resolutions, a self-care pact, and compassion fatigue quiz.

Every January, many people vow to kick a vice or pick up a virtue, but few follow through. So instead of pledging to lose weight or eat less junk food between appointments, why not promise to take better care of yourself in a whole new way? How? By protecting yourself from one of the biggest threats to the veterinary profession and yourself: compassion fatigue.

What is compassion fatigue?

Get the 411 on compassion fatigue—the causes, the symptoms, the definitions. (Hint: It’s not the same as burnout!)

Quiz: Are you at risk for compassion fatigue?

Take this test to measure the emotional toll veterinary practice takes on you. Then get tips on how to take back your passion.

10 tips to beat compassion fatigue

It's time to leave compassion fatigue in the past. Start anew with these 10 revitalizing resolutions.

Sample: Self-care pact

Team up with a friend and sign this pact to double your odds of following through on your self-care resolutions.

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