Welcome to this episode of The Underdog Vet Podcast! For this episode’s ‘Animal Advocate Interview’ I spoke with Shena Humbert a licensed Veterinary Technician in Texas, USA and founder of 'Not Another Vet Nurse'. Founded in 2019, Not Another Vet Nurse is an American non-profit organisation whose aim is to help those who help animals. They focus on providing financial assistance to veterinary nurses and other veterinary professionals worldwide, allowing them to access vital mental health resources such as counselling. I started by asking Shena why she felt the need to form an organisation such as hers. We discussed the current mental health crisis that the veterinary profession is experiencing globally and we then explored in more detail the unique issues that affect veterinary staff in particular and how they impact their mental health.  Links: Not Another Vet Nurse Website: https://notanothervetnurse.wixsite.com/navn Report on Puppy Jaxx and The Maine Veterinary Medical Centre: https://www.dvm360.com/view/veterinary-hospital-reports-threats-over-puppy-s-emergency-case Maine Veterinary Medical Centre Statement: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1973706302821071&set=pcb.1973706416154393 UK RCVS Veterinary Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP): https://www.rcvs.org.uk/lifelong-learning/vetgdp/ VetLife Helpline Website: https://helpline.vetlife.org.uk/ VetLife Helpline Telephone (UK ONLY): 0303 040 2551 Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA ONLY): 1-800-273-8255