Veterinary Breakroom: What Makes Mobile EOL Work So Fulfilling?

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, they react to a recent study examining the motivators, challenges, and well-being of veterinarians working in mobile end-of-life (EOL) care. The study found that EOL practitioners report higher job fulfillment and lower burnout than many of their peers. As a part-time EOL provider, Dr. Watson shares her personal perspective and how the findings align with her own experience. Tune in as they challenge common assumptions about the emotional toll of performing frequent euthanasia.Resources:https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/epdf/10.1079/hai.2025.0018https://www.zoetisus.com/products/dogs/librela/Contact:[email protected] To Find Us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/Instagram: @Clinicians.BriefX: @CliniciansBriefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostBeth Molleson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistDisclaimer: This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, they react to a recent study examining the motivators, challenges, and well-being of veterinarians working in mobile end-of-life (EOL) care. The study found that EOL practitioners report higher job fulfillment and lower burnout than many of their peers. As a part-time EOL provider, Dr. Watson shares her personal perspective and how the findings align with her own experience. Tune in as they challenge common assumptions about the emotional toll of performing frequent euthanasia. Resources: https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/epdf/10.1079/hai.2025.0018 https://www.zoetisus.com/products/dogs/librela/ Contact: [email protected] Where To Find Us: * Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts * YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief * Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief * LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/ * Instagram: @Clinicians.Brief * X: @CliniciansBrief The Team: * Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host * Beth Molleson, DVM - Host * Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist Disclaimer: This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.