Free CE Webinar Helps Veterinary Teams Rediscover Meaning and Purpose Beyond the Daily Grind
Veterinary medicine begins as a calling, but the relentless pace of clinical practice has a way of dimming that early spark. To help veterinary professionals reconnect with the purpose that drew them to the field, VetandTech is hosting a free, RACE-approved continuing education webinar, Rediscover Meaning and Purpose Beyond the Daily Grind of Practice, on June 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM US Eastern Time.
Led by veterinary chaplain Scott S. Campbell, the one-credit session tackles a challenge that quietly affects clinics everywhere: how compassion fatigue and accumulated emotional residue can turn a once-meaningful vocation into a draining daily routine. Rather than offering surface-level advice, the webinar introduces practical, field-tested tools that veterinary teams can use to lighten their emotional load and protect their long-term wellbeing.
Why This Session Matters for Veterinary Professionals
Burnout and compassion fatigue remain among the most pressing issues in the profession, with emotional exhaustion contributing to staff turnover, strained client relationships, and a loss of joy in the work itself. This session reframes those struggles, helping attendees distinguish ordinary fatigue from the deeper emotional residue that erodes inspiration over time, and offering concrete strategies to recover from both.
The webinar falls under the wellness track of Vet and Tech’s broader library of free RACE-approved CE webinars, making it a relevant addition for veterinarians, technicians, and practice teams looking to earn credit while investing in their own resilience.
What Attendees Will Learn
Over the course of one CE credit, Campbell will guide participants through four core areas:
- An introduction to veterinary chaplaincy and its growing role in supporting clinical teams, including a candid look at the moments when professional duty begins to overshadow the joy of practice.
- Understanding the weight of the work, with practical guidance on recognizing the difference between everyday fatigue and the emotional residue that leads to numbness and lost inspiration.
- Strategies to lighten the load, including reflection, structured group sharing, and intentional pausing as tools for reclaiming a sense of purpose.
- Reconnecting with clients through stronger listening and empathy, ultimately renewing the bonds that make the work rewarding.
Real-world examples throughout the session illustrate how veterinary chaplaincy can revive purpose and strengthen the human-animal bond at the center of every practice.
About the Instructor
Scott S. Campbell brings a unique perspective to veterinary wellbeing, drawing on chaplaincy work to help clinical teams process the emotional realities of their profession. His approach blends compassion with actionable practice, giving attendees tools they can apply immediately.
Registration Details
The webinar is free to attend and RACE-approved for one CE credit. Veterinary professionals can register for the webinar directly on the Vet and Tech website. Those who attend can also request a certificate of completion afterward.
For more sessions, clinical updates, and industry developments, visit the Vet Tech News page and explore Vet and Tech’s full schedule of upcoming CE events.
