New Paths, Same Passion

The journey to a different career path in veterinary medicine can offer a renewed sense of purpose. But for a veterinary professional contemplating a career change, the challenge often involves navigating the barriers in pivoting to a new professional identity. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Tannetje Crocker share their personal stories about moving between large animal work, small animal primary care, house calls and small animal emergency practice, among other career shifts. They explore the challenges, doubts and fears they faced during transitions and the lessons learned along the way as well as their experiences evaluating opportunities, weighing trade-offs and trusting their instincts.