Thick Skin, Soft Heart: The Art of Bouncing Back in Vet Med

In this session, we explore the critical role of resilience in veterinary medicine, addressing the emotional and professional challenges veterinarians face in a rapidly evolving and high-pressure environment. From navigating medical mistakes and client complaints to managing conflicts among colleagues and the growing burden of social media scrutiny, this talk offers practical tools and emotional strategies to strengthen personal and team-wide resilience. Attendees will learn how to reframe adversity, regulate emotional responses, and build supportive, psychologically safe work cultures. Grounded in real-world examples and actionable frameworks, the session emphasizes that resilience is not an innate trait, but a teachable, repeatable skill set essential to long-term well-being and professional sustainability.