Starting on June 28, watch the on-demand video “Wellness wisdom: A conversation about perfectionism, compassion fatigue and mindfulness with Dr. Leann Benedetti.”
Perfectionism is a common but often overlooked challenge in the veterinary field. In this Wellness wisdom video, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk talks with Dr. Leann Benedetti, a veterinarian with nearly 30 years of experience, about its impact on veterinary wellbeing. Dr. Benedetti, who has built and managed her own mobile practice and hospital, shares strategies for recognizing and managing perfectionist tendencies to lower the risk of burnout and compassion fatigue. With expertise in healthcare coaching, character strengths, and trauma-informed practices, Dr. Benedetti aims to co-create authentic conversations that support connection, expansion, and transformative change.