How can Emotional Intelligence benefit veterinarians?

A Mixed-Methods Analysis

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This poster presents the combined results from chapters 3 & 4 of my doctoral thesis, Explorations of Emotional Intelligence and Thriving Well-being in Early-career Veterinarians.

Chapter 3 of my thesis has also been published as the article “A qualitative exploration of the emotional experiences and applications of emotional intelligence in early-career veterinarians”

Poster

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