Ep. 30: Vegan Vets, Mixed Animal House Call Practice, and Mezcal; Meet Dr. Daniela Castillo

Dr. Daniela Castillo attended veterinary school in Mexico, at Universidad Veracruzana. While visiting a functioning pig slaughterhouse, she was so traumatized that she had to seek psychological therapy. The therapist basically gave Daniela two options: quit veterinary school and do something else to help animals or "suck it up" and finish school if she really wanted to become a Veterinarian. Daniela decided to sacrifice her feelings of depression and anxiety and finished veterinary school as the Valedictorian of her class in 2008. She now enjoys a successful career in shelter medicine and high quality high volume spay/neuter. Topics covered in this episode: Starting a house call practice in a pandemic One mistake Dr. Daniela warns new house call vets about The House Call Vet Academy course  Handling requested services you may not offer The process of becoming a veterinarian in the US after becoming a trained veterinarian in Mexico Experiencing racism as a veterinarian  Veganism Animal Rights  Links & resources for Dr. Daniela Castillo: Daniela's article on VIN news Ventilation shutdown + key facts Some organizations to check out: Our Honor website The Paw Project website To find vegetarian and vegan restaurant options: Visit the Happy Cow website To find out if a booze is vegan: Visit the Barnivore website  Vegan Cheat Sheet:  Visit the Vegan Cheat Sheet spreadsheet The House Call Vet Academy links: Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan!  Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course   Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison   Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind! FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course Learn more about SoulShine Space For Vets. Use discount code SHINE15 for 15% OFF SoulShine Space For Vets! Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets.  Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference  Music: In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg. Intro & outro guitar music was written,  performed, & recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg. Thank you to our sponsors! Rockin' Pets, Rollin' Vets PriVet Pet Care First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound- Online CE courses on ultrasonography & machine selection Good Pharma Tea (Use code Harrison20 for 20% off your order!) Veterinary Recommended Solutions - Get a $200 gift card! Just mention this podcast when you set up a discovery call with VRS's medical director about their ethical & rigorously tested veterinary supplements.