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The Forgotten Nurses: Finding Peace and Purpose in the Stressful World of Veterinary Medicine

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The Veterinary profession can be exciting, challenging, and gratifying. However, there is a unique set of stressors within the industry that makes the suicide rate among veterinarians 3.5 times that of the general population, making it one of the highest-risk professions. By bringing light to the shadow side of veterinary medicine, Tracy Bittner explores methods to find peace and purpose in this high-stress environment. You don't have to be in the industry to gain insight and self-discovery from the personal stories and resources the author shares from her many years as a licensed veterinary technician. Don't let your mentor become your tormentor. Learn healthy ways to cope with bullying and burnout and become a beacon of hope for others as you reignite your passion for your career. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wind Moon Wellness


Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 6, 2021


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 139 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1737591707


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 02


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.6 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.32 x 8.5 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #512,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #12 in Veterinary Nursing #180 in Small Animal Veterinary Medicine (Books) #524 in Coping with Suicide Grief


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    • Great read
Format: Paperback
Great read
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2026 by Cass
    • Personal and insightful.
Format: Paperback
A friend told me about this book, so I decided to read it. My reasons for reading it (and buying extra copies) was to learn more about the veterinary business and its positives and negatives. I have dealt with many vets for many years, having had cats and dogs most of my life. Also, I have a great niece who is studying to be a vet, and I wanted her to read the book. Over the years I have met vets and LVTs who were varied in personality and, dare I say, dedication? Those with lack of dedication never saw me again! Tracy Bittner’s book is honest and open, and reveals so much personal information. I admire her dedication to her profession in spite of so many toxic situations. Her insights, reference articles, and experiences are a lesson to anyone, no matter the profession. Her writing style is easy to read and held my attention. I truly enjoyed reading this book and hope many others will read it. I plan to buy several more copies to give as gifts. Thank you, Tracy Bittner, for your book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2021 by Mary G. Gregory
    • Interesting
Format: Kindle
This was a very interesting read. It was nice to be seen and be able to relate. I recommend to all vet techs.
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2025 by Jpires508
    • Learn How to Be Kind to Others and Yourself from this Licensed Veterinary Technician Learn How to Be Kind to Others and Yourself from this Licensed Veterinary Technician
Format: Paperback
Review Image by SLCarlson
Tracy Bittner writes with hard-won wisdom gained over the course of her career as a Licensed Veterinary Technician about achieving wholeness and happiness using the practices of awareness, meditation, and self-care. While Bittner writes about experiences in the world of administering veterinary care, she makes her experiences accessible to anybody who picks up her book. The range of experiences she describes–losing her horse in a barn fire, euthanizing her own dog at the end of a long day of euthanizing six other companion pets, being sabotaged by managers driven by their love of power–are relatable. Her experiences establish her authority as someone who knows what it takes to overcome toxic people through consistent effort from day to day. Each chapter ends with key takeaways and useful resources for further investigation. Read this book, and you will find yourself equipped to deal with the people around you without succumbing to their negativity and to find happiness that will run deep after a some practical effort. #bekindtoveterinarycaregivers #justbe kind ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2023 Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2023 by SLCarlson
    • Interesting and helpful
Format: Paperback
This describes what being a vet tech in an animal hospital can be like, especially some of the issues with other people that work there. There’s also some good advice about these issues even outside of the pet care industry. Just a heads up that the author does recommend many other related books, more than most customers would read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2023 by bstn
    • THE mental health handbook every vet tech needs to read! THE mental health handbook every vet tech needs to read!
Format: Kindle
Review Image by C. L. Piper
This handbook is an awesome stress management handbook for veterinary techs. Although they get to work with animals all day and take great care of your pets, they have one of the highest suicide rates of all professions. The book is easy to read and broken down into 4 main sections: toxic people, the mind, the body, the spirit/ soul. Each chapter has takeaway questions at the end that you can journal about. It also includes a list of related websites, books, resources. If you’re a vet tech and feeling like you want to quit your job, read this book first. There is tons of helpful advice in here. And know that you are not alone. The message in this book is one of hope, resilience, and renewal. Gift idea: Buy the vet techs at your veterinary office this book as a gift to show your appreciation. It is a must read for every vet tech! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2021 Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2021 by C. L. Piper
    • Very Insightful
Format: Kindle
I highly recommend this book for individuals like myself who are often labeled as introverts or (too) sensitive, find themselves targeted in toxic work environments, and/or are curious about the realities veterinary professionals face. The author's honest reflection on her professional and spiritual practice and beliefs really shine through. I appreciate how open the author was about the toxic relationships in her personal and professional life and how she moved on from and/overcame them. Although I felt sad reading about these experiences and being reminded of my own, overall, it was very validating to know that I'm not alone. I also love the practical advice of including action steps in your vision board (genius!). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2022 by Tiffany
    • Everybody knows someone who could use this book.
Format: Kindle
I’m an ICU nurse and can relate firsthand to the stresses that come with being a healthcare worker. I know the compassion that is given to patients even when we ourselves are burnt out and stressed but we continue to put on a brave face. Tracy’s book should be an eye opener to those who are not in the healthcare field to learn that depression is a real issue and that it needs to be addressed. I recommend this book to everyone so that the voices of those who are on the front lines can appreciate all that healthcare workers do to make their patients ( wether they have two legs or four) a priority, and do the best that they can do. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2021 by Nicole Witkowski

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