Mental Health

Dr. Katja Duesterdieck-Zellmer, board-certified associate professor of large animal surgery at the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine, opens up about the stress of performing highly complex procedures on patients who cannot communicate for themselves.

Left to right: Trevor Kahi Hirano, Sean Calalang, Devin James, Jenelle Piñon, Emily Green, Hilary Ann Lakin, Gloria Petri, Holly Omoto, Cecelia Dean and John Retzlaff. 

Knowing strategies for self-care is a huge part of wellbeing for everyone, including the veterinary community. For some people it's getting outside for a walk or run. Photo: springtime on the Oregon State University campus.