Even before the pandemic, a BVA study revealed alarming statistics: that 37 per cent of respondents were actively thinking of leaving the profession, 63 per cent felt they worked too hard, 21 per cent felt unable to cope with the demands of the job, and 48 per cent confirmed they were 'burnt-out'. (1) Furthermore, with 50 per cent of vets moving out of practice 3 to 7 years post-graduation, much work is needed to remedy the situation. Yes, the pandemic accelerated these emotive responses from practice professionals, but let's be clear, the issues were already present. So, we need to ask ourselves, is the profession broken? Is it fit for purpose? Can we heal our toxic work environment and grow?