Ep 61: A Profession in Crisis

Is veterinary a profession in crisis? This is a common question the vets receive from veterinary students and early career veterinarians and vet techs. In today’s episode, the vets address the toxicity that clouds the profession with Dr. Andy Roark. Together, they discuss how rough stepping into the veterinary world can be, toxic workplaces, equitable treatment, and finding balance. The vets dive into hard-hitting issues such as the differences in pursuing the profession across different generations, what it means to be “a good vet,” and discovering your boundaries and what you’re willing to put up with so that you can avoid uncomfortable toxic work environments. This episode is all about trusting your gut, feeling the situation out, and how to notice workplace crises all while remaining cool, calm, and collected. Sit back and pour yourself a crisis cocktail as the vets spill all the messy details.

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A Closer Look at the Episode:

[2:53] Is becoming a vet a rough

[5:53] Why younger generations are smarter about their desires and goals

[8:06] Is the profession adapting fast enough?

[10:08] Aiming to do the kindest thing

[15:09] Getting to know yourself and finding out what works for you

[18:06] Setting aside preconceived notions of what it means to be an unexceptional vet

[19:42] Trusting your gut

[22:02] Defining what it means to be a good vet on your own terms

[26:17] Dr. Andy Roark’s advice for early career vets

Episode Cocktail: Crisis Cocktail

• 1 oz Apricot Brandy Apricot Brandy

• 3 oz Champagne (cheap stuff works) Champagne

• 1 oz Gin Gin

• 3 oz Ginger Ale Ginger Ale

• 1 oz Vodka Vodka