“A Multitude of Emotions” in Veterinary Work

A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Emotional Intelligence and Experiences in Early-Career Veterinarians

Oral
Published

November 13, 2024

Note

This presentation was delivered as an oral presentation at the 17th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics in Sydney, Australia, during the session, “Epidemiology in a socially connected world”.

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