Mental Health

Veterinarians are dying of suicide at high rates, and the U is addressing it

Euthanizing animals, dealing with angry pet owners and struggling to pay off student loans add up to a lot of stress. Some vet schools are offering their students support.

A woman in scrubs kneels on floor as she pets a dog.
Kristen Capen, shown here when she was a student at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota, says that being a veterinarian is hard. A social worker helped Capen deal with the stress of school and, eventually, her job.
Amanda Stombaugh | Courtesy of University of Minnesota