The need for recovery: An investigation into short-term work-related fatigue in veterinary nurses.

Background: Veterinary nursing is physically and emotionally demanding, putting veterinary nurses at risk of acute work-related fatigue (AWRF). Despite the increased recognition of chronic occupational syndromes such as burnout and compassion fatigue in recent years, few studies have investigated how AWRF impacts individuals and the profession.

Methods: An anonymous survey open to all UK-based registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) was distributed via email and social media.