Michelle Beckett, a veterinary surgeon at Pet Doctors in Chichester, has been awarded £12,758 after an employment tribunal ruled in her favor regarding unfair constructive dismissal and unlawful wage deductions. Beckett claimed she was forced to work through lunch breaks and faced a toxic work environment under the corporate veterinary group CVS. After experiencing burnout and being signed off work due to stress, she returned to find her working conditions had not improved. An occupational health report confirmed that her mental health issues were exacerbated by the workplace pressures. Despite raising concerns about inadequate animal care and a toxic atmosphere, her complaints were largely ignored. The tribunal found that CVS had breached its duty of care by pursuing disciplinary actions against her without considering her health issues. Beckett ultimately resigned in July 2024 and has since been working as a self-employed locum veterinary surgeon. This case highlights the importance of mental health awareness and proper workplace conditions in the veterinary field.