vetlife.org.uk is a brand new website designed to provide information about the support available to veterinary students, veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons on a wide range of issues from both the established veterinary care organisations and from outside the profession.

It is one of a series of branded initiatives recommended by the Veterinary Support Working Party (Chairman: Dr Wendy Harrison) – a group which was formed with representatives from all the main veterinary organisations in response to concern over the high rate of suicide and depression within the veterinary profession. 

We aren’t able to offer services to members of the public, accept complaints against veterinary surgeons or offer veterinary advice but do please contact us at info@vetlife.org.uk if you would like to suggest any changes or additions to the site.

The site is funded by the Veterinary Benevolent Fund (VBF) which incorporates Vet Helpline and the Veterinary Surgeons’ Health Support Programme (VSHSP). Any donations made to VBF through the site will be used to continue the work they have done for over a hundred years supporting the veterinary profession.

If browsing the website is too much for you and you just need someone to talk to, ring the Vet Helpline on 07659 811 118 (local rates apply, 24 hour rapid response answerphone) or the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 who can also be emailed at jo@samaritans.org.uk.