
Historically one of the most satisfied groups in the profession, relief veterinarians are now experiencing a notable rise in burnout, raising new questions about how well we are navigating financial, administrative, and structural pressures.
Andrew Ciccolini, DVM, MA, is the co-founder of Serenity Vet, a subscription-based veterinary relief management platform. He is former Chief Medical Director at the National Mill Dog Rescue, a large non-profit located in Colorado, and Director of Non-Profit Initiatives at Galaxy Vets. His background includes serving in the US Army, where he worked his way up from Associate Veterinarian to VP of Operations. In addition to his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, he has a master’s degree in organizational leadership.

Historically one of the most satisfied groups in the profession, relief veterinarians are now experiencing a notable rise in burnout, raising new questions about how well we are navigating financial, administrative, and structural pressures.