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Send us Fan Mail Most RVTs are trained to do far more than they're ever actually asked to do. When technicians are held back from practicing at the top of their license, it's not just their own growth that stalls, it's patient care, team capacity, and the long-term sustainability of the practice itself. In honor of RVT Month and National Vet Tech Week, I'm joined by Leilani Saad, a Registered Veterinary Technician with 19 years of clinical experience and the CEO & Co-Founder of Animal HealthLink, a veterinary teletriage company she launched in Calgary. Leilani made the leap from hands-on emergency work to building a service that eases after-hours strain on practices, expands patients' access to care, and opens up meaningful non-clinical career paths for RVTs. She also serves on the board of the Veterinary Virtual Care Association, represents ABVTA on the ABVMA Council, and still locums in the ER to keep her clinical skills sharp. We talk about what "top of scope" really means for an RVT, what changes for a practice and its patients when technicians are trusted to work at that level, and how the rise of teletriage is opening up an entirely new kind of career path within the profession. Watch the Video Version of this Episode [Link pending] Resources Connect with Leilani Saad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilani-mustillo/ and Instagram: @leilanisaad Check out Animal HealthLink at: https://www.animalhealthlink.ca/  Thank you to our sponsor Scribenote See how Scribenote works: https://www.scribenote.com?utm_campaign=RVM&utm_source=rvm-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=MARK-402  Book a Demo: https://calendly.com/d/4zm-dsr-wfh/scribenote-demo  Start with a Free 14-Day Trial Today: https://app.scribenote.com/auth/register?utm_campaign=RVM&utm_source=rvm-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=MARK-402  Thank you to our sponsor Animal HealthLink Animal HealthLink provides 24/7 veterinary teletriage across all species, delivered by experienced RVTs on behalf of veterinary practices. For on-call practices, our RVTs handle after-hours calls and involve the DVM only when needed, while practices that refer after hours use AHL to help clients determine what needs emergency care and what can safely wait. The result is fewer unnecessary interruptions, fewer unnecessary ER trips, and qualified guidance for clients instead of Dr. Google. Learn more at ahl.vet or book a demo here: https://calendly.com/d/cycm-66m-9p5/animal-healthlink-discovery-call  Newsletter For more practical pointers and tangible tips related to veterinary mental health and wellbeing, subscribe to our e-newsletter: https://revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/newsletter Online Resources To access Reviving Veterinary Medicine’s free resources including handouts, posters, meditations, and quizzes, please visit: https://revivingvetmed.com/resources  Questions, Suggestions, or Sponsorship Opportunities Email: [email protected] Thank you to our sponsor ScribenoteThe first AI-powered veterinary SOAP creator that builds accurate medical records effortlessly. Thank you to Animal HealthLinkYour clients need support after hours. Your team needs rest. Animal HealthLink helps you with both.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Every veterinary team eventually has to have the conversation about cost, and how it's handled can either build trust or break it. Yet financial communication is rarely taught with the same care we give clinical skills, leaving teams to brace for confrontation instead of leading with confidence. Today, I'm joined by Sharon Vaturi, a Credentialed Veterinary Technician with over 25 years of experience who has spent the majority of her career in emergency medicine. Sharon is a consultant and coach who now trains veterinary teams through a hands-on workshop on delivering estimates, helping teams increase full approvals while reducing staff stress. In this episode, we discuss why financial conversations create so much tension for clients and veterinary teams, what actually happens inside Sharon's estimates workshop, and how small shifts in word choice and tone change the way clients receive difficult news. Sharon also shares why she believes better financial communication isn't just good for the bottom line — it's good for staff resilience and burnout too. Watch the Video Version of this Episode https://youtu.be/70gtMCHAcaI Resources Follow Sharon Vaturi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonvaturi/    Visit Sharon’s website RVT Seminars: https://rvtseminars.com/    Read Sharon’s book “I Got a Pet! Now What???”: https://a.co/d/0hPECy6f Thank you to our sponsor Hill’s Pet Nutrition For more information about Hill's products and nutritional philosophy, please visit HillsPet.com or HillsPet.ca. Newsletter For more practical pointers and tangible tips related to veterinary mental health and wellbeing, subscribe to our e-newsletter: https://revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/newsletter Online Resources To access Reviving Veterinary Medicine’s free resources including handouts, posters, meditations, and quizzes, please visit: https://revivingvetmed.com/resources Questions, Suggestions, or Sponsorship Opportunities Email: [email protected]  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This podcast didn't start as a podcast. It started as Wellness Wednesday videos and Facebook Live sessions on veterinary wellbeing; recordings that eventually became audio episodes, then solo monologues, and eventually the guest conversations you've come to know Reviving Vet Med for today. To mark 100 episodes, I'm taking this one to reflect on that journey: how the show has evolved, what's stayed the same, and the people who've made it possible along the way. I'm sharing some very overdue thank-yous: to the team behind the scenes who help build, produce, and share this podcast every month, and to the sponsors who've supported the show, including Scribenote, our longest-running sponsor. You'll also hear a compilation of guests answering the question I ask everyone who joins me on this podcast: what does Reviving Veterinary Medicine mean to you? It's one of my favorite parts of making this show, and I'm glad to finally share some of those answers with you all in one place. Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of this community for the last 100 episodes. Here's to the next 100. Resources What do you want to hear on the podcast? Complete a quick survey: www.revivingvetmed.com/survey Watch the complete responses from podcast guests to the question “What does reviving veterinary medicine mean to you?”: [YouTube link] Newsletter For more practical pointers and tangible tips related to veterinary mental health and wellbeing, subscribe to our e-newsletter: https://revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/newsletter  Online Resources To access Reviving Veterinary Medicine’s free resources including handouts, posters, meditations, and quizzes, please visit: https://revivingvetmed.com/resources  Questions, Suggestions, or Sponsorship Opportunities Email: [email protected]  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Veterinary medicine has spent years asking how we can keep people from leaving—but retention is only part of the story. True workplace wellbeing requires moving beyond preventing turnover and focusing on what helps people feel valued, supported, and engaged in the work they do. When veterinary professionals feel a sense of belonging, purpose, and psychological safety, teams become stronger and more sustainable. In this episode, I’m joined by Jamie Hill-Borton, Head of People & Operations at VetGo, to explore what it takes to build engaged veterinary teams. With over 17 years of experience in veterinary medicine, crisis response, human resources, and organizational leadership, Jamie shares her insights on why engagement matters, how it differs from retention, and the critical role psychological safety plays in creating workplaces where people can thrive. We discuss the practical steps leaders can take to foster engagement, the early warning signs of disengagement, and how both leaders and team members can contribute to healthier workplace cultures. Jamie also challenges us to rethink how we approach turnover and reminds us that creating a veterinary profession where people want to stay begins with creating environments where they feel seen, supported, and empowered. Watch the Video Version of this Episode https://youtu.be/vHUsC7lIJ5Y Resources Connect with Jamie Hill-Borton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-hill-borton/ and Instagram: @jamie.hb2 Thank you to our sponsor Scribenote See how Scribenote works: https://www.scribenote.com?utm_campaign=RVM&utm_source=rvm-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=MARK-402  Book a Demo: https://calendly.com/d/4zm-dsr-wfh/scribenote-demo  Start with a Free 14-Day Trial Today: https://app.scribenote.com/auth/register?utm_campaign=RVM&utm_source=rvm-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=MARK-402  Thank you to our sponsor VetGo Visit www.vetgo.ca to learn more about VetGo. Email [email protected] to learn how VetGo can help support your practice. Newsletter For more practical pointers and tangible tips related to veterinary mental health and wellbeing, subscribe to our e-newsletter: https://revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/newsletter Online Resources To access Reviving Veterinary Medicine’s free resources including handouts, posters, meditations, and quizzes, please visit: https://revivingvetmed.com/resources  Questions, Suggestions, or Sponsorship Opportunities Email: [email protected]  Thank you to our sponsor ScribenoteThe first AI-powered veterinary SOAP creator that builds accurate medical records effortlessly. Thank you to our sponsor VetGoA seamless extension of your team.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Every veterinary professional carries stories from their journey; moments of challenge, uncertainty, compassion, and growth. Yet we rarely pause to reflect on those stories and the meaning they hold. Digital storytelling offers a powerful way to process our experiences, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with the values that brought us to veterinary medicine. Today, I’m joined by Angie Turner, a veterinary technician with more than 30 years of experience, including over two decades as a Technical Instructor in veterinary pathology at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Angie is also the founder of SOS Legacies, where she helps individuals preserve and share their life stories through writing, audio, and digital storytelling. After recognizing the potential for these tools to support veterinary students, Angie created Resilient by Design: Digital Storytelling for Resilience in Vet Med, an elective designed to help learners reflect on their experiences and build resilience. In this episode, we discuss what digital storytelling is, why storytelling has become an important tool in human healthcare education, and how it can help veterinary professionals make meaning from the experiences that shape their careers. Angie shares what she has learned from guiding students through this process, how storytelling can foster connection and self-awareness, and why every veterinary professional has a story worth telling. Watch the Video Version of this Episode https://youtu.be/al_uG4chUew Resources Follow Angie Turner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-turner-sos-legacies/    Visit Angie’s website: https://www.soslegacies.com/   Watch Marie’s digital story about mistakes: https://youtu.be/FdnuClAZgnc?si=Fg9DZg-qtRxhH84d  Watch Sarah’s digital story about euthanasia: https://youtu.be/fCXQAvuS1L0   Thank you to our sponsor Hill’s Pet Nutrition For more information about Hill's products and nutritional philosophy, please visit HillsPet.com or HillsPet.ca. Newsletter For more practical pointers and tangible tips related to veterinary mental health and wellbeing, subscribe to our e-newsletter: https://revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/newsletter Online Resources To access Reviving Veterinary Medicine’s free resources including handouts, posters, meditations, and quizzes, please visit: https://revivingvetmed.com/resources  Questions, Suggestions, or Sponsorship Opportunities Email: [email protected]  Thank you to Hill’s Pet NutritionFor more information about Hill's products and nutritional philosophy, please visit HillsPet.ca.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Incivility is one of the most pervasive yet minimized challenges in veterinary medicine. Whether it’s a passive-aggressive comment from a colleague or a subtle slight from a stressed client, these "low-level" behaviors are frequently swept under the rug as part of the job. In high-stress practice environments, however, this ambiguity isn’t just annoying—it’s a silent, constant drain on our cognitive energy and a primary driver of anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and burnout. In this episode, I’m joined by Helen Silver-MacMahon, a Registered Veterinary Nurse, Clinical Human Factors pioneer, and recipient of the 2026 RCVS Inspiration Award, to explore what is actually happening beneath the surface of our daily interactions. We dive into her groundbreaking research on veterinary incivility to unpack how the source of the rudeness, whether it's an insider like a senior manager or an outsider like a client, dictates the type of psychological damage it leaves behind. We also explore the heavy toll of "emotional labor" and the deceptive trap of conflict avoidance, explaining why retreating from rudeness actually worsens chronic stress over time. Finally, Helen shares how clinics can move past the hollow advice of telling staff to "just be more resilient." Instead, she provides actionable, data-backed insights on how leadership can use the "Listen, Act, Support" framework to build a genuine organizational buffer that protects team well-being and enhances patient safety. Watch the Video Version of this Episode https://youtu.be/ifz8gqKBKtI Resources Connect with Helen Silver-MacMahon on Instagram @thrivinginvetmed and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helen-silver-macmahon-b0b467183    Visit Helen’s website: www.being-human.co.uk  Civility in Action (program): https://www.being-human.co.uk/copy-of-thriving-teams-development-pr    Download Practical Guide to Managing Incivility in Veterinary Practice: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rRkrjJxf1EmQdz7Dz8UrPzWD1fMtsphFp9uTPZy4PtBUODhRWVBTVElKN1ZRMlRXNVFRUEcyVDZCNy4u  Consequences and coping: Investigating client, co-worker and senior colleague incivility within veterinary practice: https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/vetr.2030  Listen, act and support: An investigation into individual and organisational incivility management in veterinary practice: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11783998/  Thank you to our sponsor Scribenote See how Scribenote works: https://www.scribenote.com?utm_campaign=RVM&utm_source=rvm-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=MARK-402  Book a Demo: https://calendly.com/d/4zm-dsr-wfh/scribenote-demo  Start with a Free 14-Day Trial Today: https://app.scribenote.com/auth/register?utm_campaign=RVM&utm_source=rvm-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=MARK-402  Newsletter For more practical pointers and tangible tips related to veterinary mental health and wellbeing, subscribe to our e-newsletter: https://revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/newsletter Online Resources To access Reviving Veterinary Medicine’s free resources including handouts, posters, meditations, and quizzes, please visit: https://revivingvetmed.com/resources  Questions, Suggestions, or Sponsorship Opportunities Email: [email protected]  Thank you to our sponsor ScribenoteThe first AI-powered veterinary SOAP creator that builds accurate medical records effortlessly. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The relationships we build with clients, colleagues, and students are shaped not only by our medical knowledge, but also by the everyday interactions that influence whether people feel respected, heard, and valued. While many veterinary professionals strive to provide compassionate care, unconscious biases can sometimes show up in ways that create harm, diminish trust, and impact belonging. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Naomi Nishi, PhD, a scholar-practitioner, educator, and Associate Dean of Culture, Community, and Accessible Care at Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Naomi is the co-author of the paper “Microaggressions in Veterinary Communication: What Are They? How Are They Harmful? What Can Veterinary Professionals and Educators Do?” We discuss what microaggressions are, why the “micro” does not mean the impact is small, and how these everyday interactions can affect communication, client relationships, and veterinary team culture. Naomi shares examples of how microaggressions can appear in veterinary settings, why intent and impact can coexist, and how we can respond when we recognize that our words or actions have caused harm. We also explore practical strategies for moving beyond awareness into action and creating veterinary environments where clients, students, and team members feel a genuine sense of trust, respect, and belonging. Watch the Video Version of this Episode [Link pending] Resources Follow Dr. Naomi Nishi on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/naomi-nishi-phd-0a40532   Read Dr. Nishi’s paper Microaggressions in veterinary communication: what are they? How are they harmful? What can veterinary professionals and educators do?: https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/262/3/javma.23.07.0412.xml   Check out Dr. Nishi’s other publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=aOJel2Tk9h8C&hl=en  Thank you to our sponsor Hill’s Pet Nutrition For more information about Hill's products and nutritional philosophy, please visit HillsPet.com or HillsPet.ca. Newsletter For more practical pointers and tangible tips related to veterinary mental health and wellbeing, subscribe to our e-newsletter: https://revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/newsletter Online Resources To access Reviving Veterinary Medicine’s free resources including handouts, posters, meditations, and quizzes, please visit: https://revivingvetmed.com/resources  Questions, Suggestions, or Sponsorship Opportunities Email: [email protected] Thank you to Hill’s Pet NutritionFor more information about Hill's products and nutritional philosophy, please visit HillsPet.ca.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Feedback is one of the most common parts of veterinary medicine, and also one of the most emotionally loaded. Whether we’re giving it, receiving it, or even anticipating it, these conversations can land in ways that feel tense, personal, or activating. In stressful practice environments, that response isn’t just psychological, it’s physiological. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Bethany Weinheimer, emergency veterinarian, executive leader, and Founder of The Evolved Vets, to explore what’s actually happening beneath the surface of feedback conversations. We talk about the neurobiology of feedback and why the nervous system can interpret even well-intended communication as threat, especially in fast-paced, high-acuity settings. Bethany also shares practical, evidence-informed tools to help regulate the nervous system in the moments before difficult conversations begin. We also dive into how feedback can unintentionally trigger the “Drama Triangle” in workplace dynamics, and how shifting into the more empowered roles of Creator, Challenger, and Coach can change the tone and outcome of these interactions. Finally, we explore the aftermath of feedback conversations, including the “feedback hangover,” and how high achievers can be supported so that critique doesn’t translate into chronic stress or self-judgment. Watch the Video Version of this Episode https://youtu.be/YPtCIj3vwzc Resources Connect with Dr. Bethany Weinheimer and Evolved Vets on social media @drbeththevet and @evolvedvets  Visit The Evolved Vets website: https://www.evolvedvets.com/   Thank you to our sponsor Scribenote See how Scribenote works: https://www.scribenote.com?utm_campaign=RVM&utm_source=rvm-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=MARK-402  Book a Demo: https://calendly.com/d/4zm-dsr-wfh/scribenote-demo  Start with a Free 14-Day Trial Today: https://app.scribenote.com/auth/register?utm_campaign=RVM&utm_source=rvm-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=MARK-402 Newsletter For more practical pointers and tangible tips related to veterinary mental health and wellbeing, subscribe to our e-newsletter: https://revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/newsletter Online Resources To access Reviving Veterinary Medicine’s free resources including handouts, posters, meditations, and quizzes, please visit: https://revivingvetmed.com/resources Questions, Suggestions, or Sponsorship Opportunities Email: [email protected]  Thank you to our sponsor ScribenoteThe first AI-powered veterinary SOAP creator that builds accurate medical records effortlessly. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail As veterinary professionals, we are conditioned to believe that the next surgery, the next certification, or the next "thank you" from a client will finally make us feel successful. But for many of us, that feeling of "enoughness" never arrives. Instead, we find ourselves stuck in the High Achiever’s Loop—a cycle of perfectionism and overworking that leads straight to burnout. In this episode, DVM and leadership coach Dr. Jennifer Edwards joins us to deconstruct why our drive for excellence so often turns into a pattern of self-sacrifice. Jennifer draws on 25 years of practice ownership and her expertise in energy work to explain how our early identity patterns shape our current leadership styles. We explore why achievement only provides temporary relief from anxiety, the difference between "fixing" yourself and shifting your patterns, and how to reclaim your clarity and ease without losing your professional edge. Watch the Video Version of this Episode https://youtu.be/3xTZVxTpNgU Resources Follow Dr. Jennifer Edwards on social media: www.linkedin.com/in/drjenniferedwards, https://www.instagram.com/drjenniferedwards/, https://www.facebook.com/drjenniferedwards/  Visit Dr. Jennifer Edwards’ website: www.drjenniferedwards.com Thank you to our sponsor Hill’s Pet Nutrition For more information about Hill's products and nutritional philosophy, please visit HillsPet.com or HillsPet.ca. Veterinary Leadership Collective Leadership doesn't have to be lonely. Join Dr. Marie Holowaychuk's facilitated peer coaching community for veterinary practice owners, managers, medical directors, and team leads. Learn more and join the waitlist: revivingvetmed.com/collective.  Newsletter For more practical pointers and tangible tips related to veterinary mental health and wellbeing, subscribe to our e-newsletter: https://revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/newsletter Online Resources To access Reviving Veterinary Medicine’s free resources including handouts, posters, meditations, and quizzes, please visit: https://revivingvetmed.com/resources Questions, Suggestions, or Sponsorship Opportunities Email: [email protected]  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Behavioral euthanasia is one of the most emotionally complex and least supported aspects of veterinary medicine. It sits at the intersection of medical ethics, human safety, and the human-animal bond, often leaving veterinary teams grappling with moral injury. In this episode, we’re joined by Valerie Bogie, an animal trainer and Veterinary Social Worker, to discuss how we can better support both the pet owners and the professionals providing the care. Drawing from her 20 years of experience and her work as the Director of Human Support Services at Insight Animal Behavior Services, Valerie explores how behavior science and social work principles can protect our mental health. We discuss the "Pain Connection", the fact that up to 80% of behavior cases have an underlying medical cause, and how a thorough workup can provide the "why" that alleviates a team’s moral distress. We also dive into the "Person-in-Environment" framework to help mitigate judgment and burnout, and the practicalities of "Emotional CPR" for teams after a heavy case. Valerie also shares insights into the "invisible labor" clients perform before reaching a crisis point and how a supportive, non-judgmental response from the veterinary team can shape a professional’s own sense of identity. This conversation offers an essential perspective for anyone in veterinary medicine who wants to navigate behavioral loss with more compassion, less shame, and a stronger commitment to team longevity. Watch the Video Version of this Episode https://youtu.be/QfHV6bKjEUM Resources Connect with Valerie Bogie on social media: www.instagram.com/valerie_bogie, www.facebook.com/valeriebogievsw, www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-bogie/  Visit Valerie’s website: https://linktr.ee/valeriebogievsw  Valerie’s additional resources: https://revivingvetmed.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Behavioral-euthanasia-resources-for-Reviving-Vet-Med-show-notes.pdf  Thank you to our sponsor Scribenote See how Scribenote works: https://www.scribenote.com?utm_campaign=RVM&utm_source=rvm-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=MARK-402  Book a Demo: https://calendly.com/d/4zm-dsr-wfh/scribenote-demo  Start with a Free 14-Day Trial Today: https://app.scribenote.com/auth/register?utm_campaign=RVM&utm_source=rvm-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=MARK-402  Newsletter For more practical pointers and tangible tips related to veterinary mental health and wellbeing, subscribe to our e-newsletter: https://revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/newsletter Online Resources To access Reviving Veterinary Medicine’s free resources including handouts, posters, meditations, and quizzes, please visit: https://revivingvetmed.com/resources  Questions, Suggestions, or Sponsorship Opportunities Email: [email protected] Thank you to our sponsor ScribenoteThe first AI-powered veterinary SOAP creator that builds accurate medical records effortlessly. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Burnout is a universal challenge in veterinary medicine, but does the practice environment change the experience? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Emily Li, an Emergency and Critical Care specialist based in Melbourne, Australia. Emily’s interest in mental health was forged on the front lines of emergency medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Driven by her own lived experience and the challenges she saw in the clinic, she dedicated her Master’s thesis to comparing burnout drivers among general practitioners and emergency veterinarians across Australia. During this episode, we discuss how workplace structures and workload predictability impact both groups. We also explore what surprisingly does not differ between general practice and ER burnout, and why Emily believes systemic changes, rather than just individual resilience, are the only way forward for the profession. Emily shares a grounded, evidence based perspective on the real drivers of exhaustion and highlights the importance of the person in environment fit. Watch the Video Version of this Episode https://youtu.be/ycynLHKEEHc Resources Follow Dr. Emily Li on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-li-b59309137/   Read Dr. Li’s papers: A comparison between veterinary small animal general practitioners and emergency practitioners in Australia Part 1 (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10993158/) and Part 2 (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10932987/)   Thank you to our sponsor Hill’s Pet Nutrition For more information about Hill's products and nutritional philosophy, please visit HillsPet.com or HillsPet.ca. Thank you to our sponsor Co-Vet For a free trial of Co-Vet, please visit https://www.co.vet/. And follow Co-Vet on social media: Instagram: @covet.ai, Facebook: @coVetAIApp, LinkedIn: @CoVet  Newsletter For more practical pointers and tangible tips related to veterinary mental health and wellbeing, subscribe to our e-newsletter: https://revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/newsletter Online Resources To access Reviving Veterinary Medicine’s free resources including handouts, posters, meditations, and quizzes, please visit: https://revivingvetmed.com/resources  Questions, Suggestions, or Sponsorship Opportunities Email: [email protected]  Thank you to Hill’s Pet NutritionFor more information about Hill's products and nutritional philosophy, please visit HillsPet.ca.Thank you to our sponsor CoVetCoVet helps generate your records and automate your admin work so you can focus on your medicine.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Medical error is one of the most challenging and least discussed realities in veterinary medicine, yet it has profound implications for the mental health and career longevity of the professionals involved. In this episode, Dr. Rochelle Low, veterinarian and Global VP of Quality and Patient Safety at Mars Veterinary Health, joins us to explore why patient safety is actually a vital pillar of team wellbeing. Drawing from her research on the "Second Victim" experience and her 2025 global study of over 64,000 safety events, Rochelle shares how a systems-based approach can shift the focus from individual shame to collective learning. We discuss the emotional trajectory teams face after an adverse event, why errors are often rooted in system design rather than personal failure, and the specific types of support, like peer connection and psychological safety, that help professionals recover and stay in the field. Rochelle also reflects on a personal medication error case and how an immediate, supportive leadership response shaped her own professional identity. This conversation offers a powerful and practical lens for anyone in veterinary medicine who wants to move past "blame and shame" to build a culture that truly protects both our patients and our people. Watch the Video Version of this Episode [Link pending] Resources Connect with Dr. Rochelle Low on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-low-53ab0091/   Read Dr. Low’s research papers: Veterinary healthcare needs to talk more about error: For the wellbeing of our patients and medical teams: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9708451/  Patient safety events cause harm across a variety of veterinary care settings: a global retrospective analysis: https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/263/7/javma.24.08.0523.xml  Personal resilience, good leadership, and a psychologically safe culture play a mitigating role on the impact of patient safety events: https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/263/3/javma.24.09.0620.xml  Thank you to our sponsor Scribenote See how Scribenote works: https://www.scribenote.com?utm_campaign=RVM&utm_source=rvm-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=MARK-402 Book a Demo: https://calendly.com/d/4zm-dsr-wfh/scribenote-demo Start with a Free 14-Day Trial Today: https://app.scribenote.com/auth/register?utm_campaign=RVM&utm_source=rvm-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=MARK-402 Newsletter For more practical pointers and tangible tips related to veterinary mental health and wellbeing, subscribe to our e-newsletter: https://revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/newsletter Online Resources To access Reviving Veterinary Medicine’s free resources including handouts, posters, meditations, and quizzes, please visit: https://revivingvetmed.com/resources Questions, Suggestions, or Sponsorship Opportunities Email: [email protected] Thank you to our sponsor ScribenoteThe first AI-powered veterinary SOAP creator that builds accurate medical records effortlessly. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, Dr. Sonja Olson guides you through a meditation designed to cultivate equanimity and radical acceptance; powerful tools for maintaining emotional balance, compassion, and clarity amidst the challenges of veterinary practice and caregiving roles. This 10-minute meditation offers practical strategies to reduce reactivity, stay grounded in difficult interactions, and nurture resilience in both your professional and personal life. Through gentle guidance, you’ll explore ways to bring kindness and calm to yourself, your patients, your colleagues, and even those you find challenging. Take a few minutes to pause, breathe, and reconnect with a sense of balance. Perfect for your breakroom, office, or anywhere you need a moment of calm. Share this meditation with a colleague who could use the support, and check out additional thoughts and teachings from Dr. Sonja Olson on her YouTube channel.  Resources Visit Sonja’s website: https://www.sonjaolsondvm.com    Visit Sonja’s YouTube channel @KindfulMomentswithDrSonja: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1KtsXn4EfTgAs_vDh4rxxQ Newsletter For more practical pointers and tangible tips related to veterinary mental health and wellbeing, subscribe to our e-newsletter: https://revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/newsletter  Online Resources To access Reviving Veterinary Medicine’s free resources including handouts, posters, meditations, and quizzes, please visit: https://revivingvetmed.com/resources  Questions, Suggestions, or Sponsorship Opportunities Email: [email protected]  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Psychological safety is essential in veterinary medicine, yet many professionals report experiencing aggression, bullying, discrimination, or sexual harassment at work. In this episode, Dr. Jolanda Jansen, communications advisor, researcher, and co-owner of St. Anna Advies in the Netherlands, talks about her 2025 study examining harassment and transgressive behavior in Dutch veterinary clinics. Nearly 70 percent of respondents reported experiencing at least one form of misconduct in a single year. We discuss why younger professionals and support staff are particularly vulnerable, the role clients and colleagues play, and what practical steps leaders and teams can take to create safer, more respectful workplaces. This conversation offers insight and actionable guidance for anyone committed to strengthening culture and wellbeing in veterinary medicine. Watch the Video Version of this Episode https://youtu.be/vv8TWIYS_IE Resources My Workplace Is Not a Safe Place: Transgressive Behavior and Workplace Harassment in Veterinary Clinics in the Netherlands: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12474498/   Connect with Jolanda Jansen on social media:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anna-advies and https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolandajansen/  Instagram: @stannaadvies and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stanna.advies/  Visit Jolanda’s website: www.anna-advies.nl    Register for our 4-week online program Becoming a Veterinary SuperCommunicator: https://revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/supercommunicator   Thank you to our sponsor Hill’s Pet Nutrition For more information about Hill's products and nutritional philosophy, please visit HillsPet.com or HillsPet.ca. Newsletter For more practical pointers and tangible tips related to veterinary mental health and wellbeing, subscribe to our e-newsletter: https://revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/newsletter Online Resources To access Reviving Veterinary Medicine’s free resources including handouts, posters, meditations, and quizzes, please visit: https://revivingvetmed.com/resources  Questions, Suggestions, or Sponsorship Opportunities Email: [email protected]  Thank you to Hill’s Pet NutritionFor more information about Hill's products and nutritional philosophy, please visit HillsPet.ca.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Stress is an inevitable part of veterinary medicine, but understanding how our brains respond can transform the way we manage it. In this episode, Dr. Sonja Olson, a veterinary wellness coach, former emergency veterinarian, and certified neuroinformed and mindfulness coach, shares her expertise on neuro-informed stress management. We explore what happens in the brain and nervous system during chronic stress, how neuro-resilience can be cultivated, and practical, science-based strategies to regulate the nervous system in real time. Sonja also discusses the role of social connection, environment, and daily practices in building long-term resilience, helping veterinary professionals thrive both personally and professionally. This conversation offers evidence-based guidance and actionable tools for anyone in veterinary medicine looking to reduce stress, improve wellbeing, and foster a healthier, more sustainable career. Watch the Video Version of this Episode [Link pending] Resources Connect with Dr. Sonja Olson on social media:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonja-a-olson-dvm Instagram: @sonjaolsondvm and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonja.olson.754  Visit Sonja’s website: https://www.sonjaolsondvm.com    Pre-orders Sonja’s book (due to be published August 2026): www.routledge.com/9781032753928 Thank you to our sponsor Scribenote See how Scribenote works: https://www.scribenote.com?utm_campaign=RVM&utm_source=rvm-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=MARK-402  Book a Demo: https://calendly.com/d/4zm-dsr-wfh/scribenote-demo  Start with a Free 14-Day Trial Today: https://app.scribenote.com/auth/register?utm_campaign=RVM&utm_source=rvm-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=MARK-402  Newsletter For more practical pointers and tangible tips related to veterinary mental health and wellbeing, subscribe to our e-newsletter: https://revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/newsletter Lunch & Learns To learn more about the Lunch & Learn sessions offered by Reviving Veterinary Medicine, please visit: https://revivingvetmed.com/lunch-and-learns-for-veterinary-teams/.  Questions, Suggestions, or Sponsorship Opportunities Email: [email protected]  Thank you to our sponsor ScribenoteThe first AI-powered veterinary SOAP creator that builds accurate medical records effortlessly. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show