Being Part Of The Solution: Jacklyn Phillips, RVT

Send us Fan MailVet Life Reimagined and host Dr. Megan Sprinkle brings guest, Jacklyn Phillips, RVT a relief veterinary technician.  Jacklyn's diverse experiences and passion for veterinary medicine led her to create Action Vet Tech Services, a relief vet tech service company in 2019.The conversation covers Jacqueline's early career challenges, including a lack of career growth, financial concerns, and burnout. Key insights from her journey include maintaining healthy boundaries, dealing with burnout, making risky career choices, and fostering a supportive work culture. Jacqueline also shares her approach to self-care, emphasizing the importance of mental and physical health.Resources:Episode on YouTubeAction Vet Tech Services website00:00 Introduction to Vet Life Reimagined00:32 Jacqueline Phillips' Early Career and Challenges02:50 Transition to Veterinary Technician06:22 Experiences in Emergency and Academia14:16 Burnout and Career Shift16:29 Venturing into Sales and Entrepreneurship20:35 Founding a Relief Veterinary Technician Service24:09 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Risk25:02 Empowering Technicians with Autonomy27:10 The Role of a Locum Veterinary Technician29:20 Adapting to Different Clinic Environments32:38 Building Respect and Trust on the Job36:56 Sustaining a Career in Veterinary Medicine40:47 The Importance of Appreciation and Community42:32 Words of Wisdom for Veterinary Professionals45:48 Maintaining Health and Boundaries as an Entrepreneur48:11 Conclusion and ResourcesSupport the showMore Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website.Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedInLooking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount. Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast:- Give it a 5-star rating & review- Subscribe on YouTube- Share the episode- Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!