Is Vet Med’s Reputation Risking Our Future?

Burnout. Debt. Suicide. These are some of the topics closely associated with the veterinary profession in 2021. But are these negative narratives hurting our appeal to the next generation of veterinary professionals? This week we discuss the current ...

An episode of the Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast podcast, hosted by Dr. Ernie Ward & Beckie Mossor, RVT, titled "Is Vet Med’s Reputation Risking Our Future?" was published on August 11, 2021 and runs 32 minutes.

August 11, 2021 ·32m · Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast

Summary

Burnout. Debt. Suicide. These are some of the topics closely associated with the veterinary profession in 2021. But are these negative narratives hurting our appeal to the next generation of veterinary professionals? This week we discuss the current public perceptions of veterinary medicine and how we can change them for the better. … Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT tackle the topic of how an onslaught of negative news about veterinary professionals may be influencing - and perhaps curtailing - the future of our profession. … The pair discuss burnout, student debt, suicide and depression, title protection, (dis)organized veterinary medicine, and a whole lot more during this episode. … Viewfinders, this is another wide-ranging conversation about a topic we think deserves more attention and action from our colleagues. Share your thoughts with us online or email us at [email protected]

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