# A Study on Job Satisfaction and Burnout Levels of Veterinarians in Türkiye

## TL;DR

This study explores job satisfaction and burnout among veterinarians in Türkiye, finding that factors like age, income, and profession choice influence these outcomes.

## Contribution

The study identifies specific factors influencing job satisfaction and burnout in Turkish veterinarians, including income and professional field.

## Key findings

- Higher income and being older are linked to lower burnout levels in veterinarians.
- Job satisfaction is most strongly influenced by income level.
- Working in academia is associated with lower burnout compared to working in a municipality.

## Abstract

Burnout is among the most common problems faced in the veterinary profession, which is in constant contact with animals and people. It is already known that job satisfaction is the leading factor that affects professional burnout.

The present study aimed to determine the job satisfaction and burnout levels of veterinarians working in Türkiye, to uncover the factors that might affect job satisfaction and burnout levels and to understand whether there is a relationship between job satisfaction and burnout levels.

This cross‐sectional study was conducted with 2276 veterinarians using the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire.

It was found that participants who were older, who had more years of experience in the profession, who were parents and who had higher incomes had lower burnout levels. Job satisfaction was mainly influenced by income level. Working in academia was found to be associated with lower levels of burnout, whereas working in a municipality was associated with higher levels of burnout. It was also found that having chosen the profession willingly and thinking of wanting to be a veterinarian again if given the chance was associated with lower levels of burnout and higher job satisfaction.

It has been concluded that job satisfaction and burnout levels in veterinarians affect each other.

Being older, having more years of professional experience, being a parent and having a higher income are associated with lower levels of burnout among veterinarians. Income level emerged as the most influential factor in increasing job satisfaction. Additionally, the field of study significantly affects burnout levels.