Job Satisfaction and Mental Health among Veterinarians

Abstract

Veterinarians play a crucial role in ensuring animal welfare, controlling zoonotic diseases, and contributing to medical advancements. the nature of this work can be both emotionally rewarding and psychologically difficult, leading to unique challenges related to job satisfaction and mental health. Recent studies have highlighted concerns about the well-being of veterinary professionals, including high levels of stress, burnout, and a higher risk of mental health disorders compared to the general population. This study aims to explore the relationship between job satisfaction and mental health among veterinarians and to identify factors that contribute to both positive and negative outcomes.

The purpose of this research paper is to study the mental health and job satisfaction of veterinarians working in public and private hospitals in Kerala state. To serve the objective, the data was collected from 209 veterinarians by using a questionnaire.  The data was analyzed by using the mean, coefficient of variation and chi-square test. The results revealed that veterinarians are suffering bad state of mental health, however, they were found to be satisfied with their jobs.