Veterinarians Facing a Higher Risk of Suicide Because of the Pandemic Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses and doctors have been receiving the lion’s share of attention, but how has the last year affected veterinarians? They’re not working on the front lines of the public health crisis, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t experienced their fair share of heartache. Several new studies indicate that vets are facing an increased risk of suicide. COVID-19 has been decimating practices and animal care clinics all over the country. But is hope on the horizon? Watching Their Practice and Staff Waste Away