EP 169: Should you go into ER out of Vet School? An honest look at the controversial VetGirl article

Are you a new graduate in the veterinary field? Have you ever considered emergency medicine? In this episode of "That Vet Life," Dr. Moriah McCauley hosts Dr. Marcus Dela Cruz and together discuss a controversial article that suggests new graduates should not go into emergency medicine. Both Dr. Moriah and Dr. Marcus agree that new graduates face many challenges in the veterinary field, and it's important to set them up for success. While the article may have been poorly worded and discouraging, Dr. Moriah and Dr. Marcus suggest finding a balance between giving new graduates the courage to become doctors while also providing them with a realistic mindset and expectations. They also highlight the importance of mentorship and training programs, particularly in emergency medicine, to prevent burnout and ensure a sufficient number of veterinarians in the field.So, what's the most valuable lesson? It's to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses and create a plan to target specific areas for improvement. Don't be discouraged by the controversial article, and reach out for help and mentorship. Click here to access the full podcast episode Remember, there's no one right way to become a veterinarian, and different paths can lead to success.Episode Outline [00:00] Episode Intro[01:59] Dr. Marcus gives the overarching idea of the recently published controversial article on ER Medicine[04:48] Balancing Realism and Encouragement for New Graduates[09:48] Dr. Marcus reflects on his early career years[11:17] Ad Break- Register for our Vet Career Concierge Service[13:08] Dr. Moriah talks about gaps in the training of new grads[13:48] What hospitals need to do to train and mentor new grads into ER work[16:21] Discussion on burnout during vet grad internships [22:23] Setting up new graduates for success [24:18] Finding the right mentorship [26:17] Episode wrap up[28:42] The end Show Links Join Thrive- https://www.vetxinternational.com/thrive https://www.vetxinternational.com/jobs/ https://www.vetxinternational.com/career-concierge/ https://vetgirlontherun.com/why-you-shouldnt-go-into-er-after-you-graduate-veterinary-school-vetgirl-veterinary-continuing-education-blog/ Connect with Dr. MoriahLinkedInInstagram FacebookConnect with Dr. MarcusLinkedIn