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Nomv Advocates

NOMV Advocates Program

Our NOMV Advocates program is an opportunity for everyone: whether you’re a member of the veterinary community, a pet owner, or someone passionate about our cause.

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Shannon Emmons

Volunteer Spotlight: Shannon Emmons

Why do you volunteer for NOMV?

It’s an amazing organization looking to help the veterinary community, if I can be a part of that and the reason somebody stays on this earth, that’s all I can ask for.

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Jim Lowe

Volunteer Spotlight: Jim Lowe

Why do you volunteer for NOMV?

Having witnessed personally and professionally the impacts of mental health struggles, volunteering is taking action toward finding solutions while giving back to the profession and improving its future.

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Liz Hughston

Volunteer Spotlight: Liz Hughston

Why do you volunteer for NOMV?

I believe very strongly in removing the stigma around mental health issues in our field and decreasing the incidence of suicide in veterinary medicine.  I love peer support, and everyone sharing their stories to help others.

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Two Dogs In A Park

New Staff: Bri & Rianna

On March 29, 2021 the NOMV staff doubled to include two Floridians: Bri Golob and Rianna Gleeson.

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Empty University Of Auburn Veterinary Classroom

Vet School During COVID​

Once I got into vet school though, I felt like I hit an emotional brick wall. My enthusiasm was replaced with imposter syndrome and anxiety over the lifestyle I was pursuing.

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Cj Dog Head Shot

Board President speaks with AAHA’s NEWStat

Dr. Caroline Jurney was interviewed for an article by AAHA’s publication NEWStat titled “An empathetic ear—and more—for veterinary professionals struggling with depression.” … According to Jurney, NOMV’s internal surveys show that 67% of veterinarians are doing worse mentally this year than last, and 47% of hospital support staff report the same. “Things like curbside slow…

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Nomv Board Member

Board Member speaks with NY Times

Board Member Brian Bourquin is featured in a NY Times story about life and pets during the pandemic. … Read more here.

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2020 Nomv Race Around The World

NOMV 2020 Race Around the World Follow up

EquiManagement covered NOMV’s 2020 Race Around the World and our partnership with Zoetis. … This past fall, thousands around the world answered the call to help stop the alarming rate of veterinary suicide by raising more than $140,000 through the Not One More Vet (NOMV) Race Around the World. Zoetis partnered with NOMV as the…

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