Factors influencing equine veterinarians' job satisfaction and retention: A focus group study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a shortage of equine veterinarians. Understanding what factors are associated with job satisfaction in equine veterinarians can inform interventions to increase retention in equine medicine.

Objective

To explore the prominent factors causing work dissatisfaction and burnout in equine veterinarians.

Study design

Qualitative research study consisting of semi-structured focus groups.

Methods

Thirty-seven current and former equine veterinarians across the United States were recruited via snowball and convenience sampling to answer questions on work history, work-life balance, and perceptions of equine practice. Transcripts were analysed in Delve and coded in the context of the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory. A card sorting activity was u

SUBMITTER: Whitaker K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12508282 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature