The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic increased caseload and stress in veterinary surgeons, but positive changes to working environments did occur | Synapse
February 27, 2026Open Access
The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic increased caseload and stress in veterinary surgeons, but positive changes to working environments did occur
Key Points
The aim is to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on veterinary surgeons’ job satisfaction and stress levels.
Identified strategies that enhance work environments
Evaluated changes in job satisfaction
Assessed the impact of pandemic-related stress and caseload increases
Increased caseloads led to heightened workplace stress
Identified positive changes to work environments
Emphasized the need for implementing these strategies to improve job satisfaction
Abstract
Work environment strategies identified as positive should be embraced as workplace stress and higher caseloads have impacted job satisfaction in veterinary surgery.