What Happens When a Vet and Holistic Pet Coach Actually Work Together

In this special episode of The Whole Pack, Melissa and Sunny welcome their first guest, Dr. Michelle Rocque of Full Circle Veterinary Hospital.Together, they explore what real collaboration between veterinarians and holistic pet professionals can look like, and why integrative care may be the future of pet wellness.They discuss corporate veterinary medicine and burnout, nutrition and raw feeding, vaccine titers, communication in veterinary care, and how collaborative care can create better outcomes for animals and their people.This is an honest, hopeful conversation about what happens when practitioners stop competing and start working together.Timestamps:00:33 Introducing Dr. Michelle Rocque03:03 Dr. Michelle’s Integrative Journey08:58 Corporate Vet Medicine17:00 Challenges in Veterinary Practice20:20 How the Collaboration Started27:16 Raw Feeding + Veterinary Resistance31:00 Nutrition in Vet School35:05 Why This Collaboration MattersAbout Dr. Michelle RocqueDr. Michelle Rocque is the owner of Full Circle Veterinary Hospital in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Her practice integrates conventional veterinary medicine with holistic modalities including nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and nutraceutical support.Website: fullcirclevethospital.comPhone: 845-234-4417Facebook: Full Circle Veterinary HospitalInstagram: @full_circle_vetDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional veterinary or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your veterinarian or a qualified professional regarding your animal’s health.If you enjoyed this conversation, consider subscribing to The Whole Pack on Substack or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow The Whole Pack:Instagram: @thewholepack_Facebook: @thewholepackYouTube: @thewholepackConnect with the hosts:Melissa Sherman – Calming CreekWebsite: calmingcreek.comInstagram: @calmingcreekhealingSunny Gandara – Nacho Average Dog Health CoachWebsite: nachoaveragedoghealthcoach.comInstagram: @nachoaveragedoghealthcoach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewholepack.substack.com