Table 4.
Potential sources of stress for clinical and non-clinical staff.
| Source of stress | Clinical | Non-clinical | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Rank | Mean (SD) | Rank | |
| Heavy workload | 3.58 (1.27) | 1 | 3.02 (1.35) | 1 |
| Poor remuneration | 3.20 (1.58) | 2 | 2.51 (1.55) | 3 |
| Working long hours | 3.15 (1.46) | 3 | 2.19 (1.40) | 7 |
| Lack of recognition for the veterinary profession from the general public | 2.94 (1.42) | 4 | 1.65 (1.70) | 14 |
| Client expectations | 2.78 (1.46) | 5 | 2.05 (1.80) | 11 |
| Client emotions | 2.70 (1.45) | 6 | 2.26 (1.83) | 6 |
| Lack of resources | 2.52 (1.29) | 7 | 2.35 (1.33) | 4 |
| Ethical dilemmas | 2.48 (1.28) | 8 | 1.56 (1.28) | 16 |
| Client dissatisfaction with treatment outcomes | 2.42 (1.37) | 9 | 2.14 (1.74) | 9 |
| Inadequate time off | 2.41 (1.77 | 10 | 1.77 (1.17) | 13 |
| Lack of support or respect from colleagues | 2.41 (1.36) | 11 | 2.16 (1.48) | 8 |
| Lack of respect from clients | 2.39 (1.44) | 12 | 1.91 (1.62) | 12 |
| Animal euthanasia | 2.25 (1.25) | 13 | 1.23 (1.34) | 18 |
| Occupational hazards | 2.20 (1.24) | 14 | 1.56 (1.08) | 15 |
| Unclear role and responsibilities | 2.05 (1.24) | 15 | 2.28 (1.16) | 5 |
| Admin requirements | 2.05 (1.50) | 16 | 2.58 (1.58) | 2 |
| Job insecurity | 1.58 (1.01) | 17 | 1.44 (1.08) | 17 |
| Non-paying clients | 1.42 (1.41) | 18 | 2.14 (1.95) | 10 |
| Time “on call” | 1.14 (1.40) | 19 | 1.0 (1.29) | 19 |