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Bridey White BHSc, DipVN

Senior Technical Officer in Oiled Wildlife Response

School of Veterinary Science

Professional

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Health Science - Massey University (2019)
  • National Diploma - Veterinary Nursing - Otago Polytechnic (2006)

Research Projects

Completed Projects

Project Title: Lewis Fitch - Understanding and tools for prevention of mental health stress in animal care staff: case studies of oiled wildlife responders

No matter what news channel you watch there is increasing coverage of world disasters, hurricanes, floods, fires, earthquakes or oil spills and all of these involve the need for animal as well as human care response. However, emergency response cannot be done without emergency responders. There is little research investigating the mental health or stress risks of animal emergency responders, or on the programs, processes or training required to retain and allow staff to be resilient and thrive in their roles. Oiled wildlife response has become an important part of any oil spill event. Providing care for wildlife can enrich the lives of carers often termed and measured as Compassion Satisfaction (CS). Conversely, the work can be deeply challenging; financially, emotionally and physically, jeopardizing carers wellbeing and putting them at risk of Compassion Fatigue (CF). Limited information is available to determine the individual variables of animal care staff that can relate to CS and CF. However, by having a better understanding of the potential for CS and the risk of CF among animal care givers both professionals and volunteers, it is anticipated that proactive, protective strategies can be designed, taught and lessen mental health risks and provide better resilience and retention at all staff levels.
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Date Range: 2018 - 2019

Funding Body: Use MUFB -- Lewis Fitch Veterinary Research Fund

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Research Outputs

Journal

Yeung, P., White, B., Ziccardi, M., & Chilvers, BL. (2021). What Helps Oiled Wildlife Responders Care for Animals While Minimizing Stress and Compassion Fatigue. Animals. 11(7), Retrieved from https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/7/1952
[Journal article]Authored by: Chilvers, B., White, B., Yeung, P.
Gartrell, B., & White, B. (2021). Re: Re: Surviving clinical errors in practice. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 69(3), 190-191
[Journal article]Authored by: Gartrell, B., White, B.
White, B., Yeung, P., Chilvers, BL., & O’Donoghue, K. (2021). Reducing the “cost of caring” in animal-care professionals: Social work contribution in a pilot education program to address burnout and compassion fatigue. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment. 31(7), 828-847
[Journal article]Authored by: Chilvers, B., O'Donoghue, K., White, B., Yeung, P.
Chilvers, BL., Morgan, KJ., & White, BJ. (2021). Sources and reporting of oil spills and impacts on wildlife 1970–2018. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 28(1), 754-762
[Journal article]Authored by: Chilvers, B., White, B.
Gartrell, B., & White, B. (2021). Surviving clinical errors in practice. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 69(1), 1-4
[Journal article]Authored by: Gartrell, B., White, B.Edited by: Gartrell, B.
Gartrell, BD., Battley, PF., Clumpner, C., Dwyer, W., Hunter, S., Jensen, M., . . . Ziccardi, MH. (2019). Captive husbandry and veterinary care of seabirds during the MV Rena oil spill response. Wildlife Research. 46(7), 610-621
[Journal article]Authored by: Battley, P., Gartrell, B., Hunter, S., Morgan, K., White, B.
Finlayson, GR., Louise Chilvers, B., Pearson, H., White, BJ., Finlayson, ST., Sievwright, K., . . . Clumpner, C. (2018). Efficacy of seawater for washing oiled birds during an oil spill response. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 126, 137-140
[Journal article]Authored by: Chilvers, B., Morgan, K., White, B.
Yeung, P., White, B., & Chilvers, BL. (2017). Exploring Wellness of Wildlife Carers in New Zealand: A Descriptive Study. Anthrozoos. 30(4), 549-563
[Journal article]Authored by: Chilvers, B., White, B., Yeung, P.
Leung, YMB., Morgan, KJ., White, BJ., Ward, JM., & Chilvers, BL. (2015). Washing oiled marine birds in New Zealand - Do we have a detergent that can be used?. New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research. 49(2), 318-322
[Journal article]Authored by: Chilvers, B., Morgan, K., White, B.
Leung, Y-MB., Morgan, KJ., White, BJ., Ward, JM., & Chilvers, BL. (2015). Washing oiled marine birds in New Zealand—do we have a detergent that can be used?. New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research.
[Journal article]Authored by: Morgan, K., White, B.

Conference

White, B. (2019, October). Managing responders mental wellness in animal emergency response. Presented at Centre for Veterinary Education One Welfare Conference II. Sydney, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: White, B.
White, B., & Yeung, P. (2019). Managing responders mental wellness in oiled wildlife response. One Welfare Conference II Proceedings 463DD. : One Welfare Conference II
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: White, B., Yeung, P.
White, B. (2018, May). Managing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Oiled Wildlife Response. Presented at 13th International Effects of Oil on Wildlife Conference 2018. Balitmore, USA.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: White, B.
White, B., & Yeung, P. (2018). Managing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Oiled Wildlife Response - It's Important. (pp. 25 - 25). , 13th International Effects of Oil on Wildlife Conference 2018
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: White, B., Yeung, P.
White, BJ. (2011). Conditioning and rehabilitation of seabirds. : Annual Conference of the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: White, B.

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