In this episode, I catch up with Shannon, my former technician at Integrative Pet, who is now in vet school. We chatted about her experience in vet school, how she used her mindset as a gymnast to help her cultivate the resilience she needed in a demanding vet program, working as a team in the veterinary space, and how we need more female vets in leadership positions. And we dive deep into mental health for both vets and pet parents. Whether you’re a student vet, a practicing vet, or a pet parent, this episode is for you.

KEY INSIGHTS:

How Shannon used her mindset as an athlete to succeed at vet school.

Shannon highlights the importance of mental health resources and fostering a culture of compassion and vulnerability in the profession.

How veterinary medicine isn’t just about treating animals. It’s about understanding and connecting with pet parents.

How vets cope with euthanasia 💔

How pet parents are really the experts in their pets, and how their vet really needs to be in partnership with them.

How pet parents can advocate for their pet when they visit the vet.

And how to choose a vet that matches your energy and you can communicate openly with.

RESOURCES:

Mental Health Resource For Vets: Not One More Vet.

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