Shame and VetMedNaming shame.
Reducing judgement.
Shifting culture in the veterinary community.
Shame and VetMed is an educational and advocacy project exploring how shame shows up in veterinary medicine, through research-backed information and lived experience stories. We aim to open kinder, more evidence informed conversations, with signposting to external support where needed.
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About the group
Meet the people behind Shame and VetMed, why this project exists, and how we are approaching this topic with care and responsibility.
AboutShame resources
Read our plain-English guides, key concepts, and curated links to trusted education on shame, including signposting to further learning.
Explore ResourcesRead the blog
Lived experiences of shame in the professions, shared responsibly and reviewed for confidentiality. Content notes are added where helpful.
The Blog
The guide
Understanding Shame in the Veterinary Professions
A plain English introduction to shame — what it is, how it differs from guilt, and the many ways it shows up in veterinary medicine and in our conversations with clients. Written by the multidisciplinary group behind Shame and VetMed.
In development — we will publish it here when it is ready.
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