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The Joyful DVM Podcast: Empowering Veterinary Professionals

The Joyful DVM Podcast: Empowering Veterinary Professionals

Dr. Cari Wise, DVM, MAEd, Certified Life Coach

After graduating from veterinary school over twenty years ago, struggling to create balance, and failing to protect her mental health and emotional wellbeing, Dr. Cari Wise finally ditched all the rules and forged her own path forward. If you're a veterinary professional looking to up-level your life and your career, or maybe looking to go in an entirely new direction, then the topics we discuss on the Joyful DVM podcast is absolutely for you.

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The Joyful DVM Podcast: Empowering Veterinary Professionals - #117 Yes, No & Prioritizing What You Want

#117 Yes, No & Prioritizing What You Want

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05/03/23 • 34 min

Scenario: You’re asked a yes-or-no question.

How do you respond?

Yes, without hesitating?

Awesome!

No, without regret?

Excellent!

No, with remorse because you really want to say yes?

Uh-oh... trouble ahead...

Yes, with bitterness and anger because you really want to say no?

Welcome to the People Pleasers Club... your future is at risk.

Not Joking.

How did yes-or-no questions get so complicated?!

Fear.

It all comes down to fear.

Fear of disapproval.

Fear of conflict.

Fear of unknown consequences.

Fear of judgment.

Fear of saying No.

If you’re saying Yes when you really mean No, then you’re probably People Pleasing.

If you’re saying No, but justifying your answer with “I can’t...” or “I shouldn’t...” then you still aren’t owning your choice...

So who’s getting hurt here?

YOU ARE!

People pleasing and justifying are self-defeating and disempowering actions.

They also aren’t polite or kind because they are disingenuous in nature.

These actions destroy self-confidence.

These actions inhibit your ability to create the life you want and to become the person you are meant to be.
Music Credit: Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

Resources:

Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You!

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

Join VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

https://joyfuldvm.com/organizations

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The Joyful DVM Podcast: Empowering Veterinary Professionals - #107 Spiritual Curiosity & Religion Resistance

#107 Spiritual Curiosity & Religion Resistance

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02/04/23 • 35 min

Are you spiritually curious but hesitant when it comes to traditional religion?

Or maybe you're very grounded in your traditional religious practices, but wondering about the stuff that never gets covered...

I can totally relate.

It's a strange situation to navigate.

So many rules.

Such high stakes.

Overwhelming. Scary.

It's the perfect reminder of how our physical, human minds prefer the familiar, to the unknown.

It's also the most important reason why we must gather information anyway.

There comes a point in our lives that we are drawn to a greater understanding of our own existence.

Have you felt it?

For most it happens once we've achieved those initial goals we've set... usually early adulthood when we've settled into a job and are a few years into our lives "in the real world".

It starts as discontent (is this all there is?).

It continues as curiosity.

And that's the point that, for many of us, it turns to fear.

(We are conditioned to be afraid of what we don't understand.)

When we give into the fear, and stagnate in our lives, the discontent doesn't fade away... it compounds.

For many of us, we turn this awareness of unhappiness on ourselves.

(I must be broken... why can't I just be happy with what I have?)

The reason... you aren't meant to sit still!

You'll never reach the "end" of your development as a human or satisfy your curiosity about life...

There is always more to learn.

The tricky part, in my experience, is finding a safe place to do it.

Well, my friend, I have you covered there! Check out this episode to learn all about my new mini-course: Spiritual Seeker 101.

CONNECT WITH ME

Thank you so much for listening! If this episode su

Resources:

Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You!

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

Join VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

https://joyfuldvm.com/organizations

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The Joyful DVM Podcast: Empowering Veterinary Professionals - #23 What Cannibalism Hides in Vet Med

#23 What Cannibalism Hides in Vet Med

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10/20/20 • 24 min

The veterinary environment can be rough. Mentally. Physically. Emotionally.
We often blame the clients, and their behavior, for our experience. But, it doesn't start there.
It starts closer to home.
Many of us experience work environments where gossiping and back-stabbing are the norm...
... where "us against them" is common...
... where nobody seems happy, and nobody feels safe.
In these environments, we turn on each other. We become self-righteous. We judge harshly. We become control-freaks and perfectionists. We think these things are useful. (They aren't).
Evidence of this can be found within the walls of our organizations, and also in how we interact outside of those walls.
> Every time we bash a neighboring clinic, it's proof.
> Every time we talk negatively about a referring colleague to a client, it's proof.
> Every time we believe there is an authority to fight against, it's proof.
So what are we actually trying to achieve with all of this anger? We are just trying to feel better.
See, anger is familiar, and it feels more powerful than fear and uncertainty. It feels justified and we justify it through blame.
But what are we really angry about? It usually boils down to one simple concept: The way things are is different than the way we believe they should be... and if they were different, we'd be happy.
We think we know best how things should be. We believe we don't have any power to change how things are. We believe that the way things are is the cause of our current quality of life.
When we believe we don't have power over our own lives, we often feel afraid. That fear takes many forms....

  • fear of patient outcomes
  • fear of client reactions
  • fear of getting fired
  • fear of not making enough money
  • fear of paying off our debt
  • fear of making mistakes
  • fear of negative reviews
  • fear of board complaints

You get the idea. Bottom Line: Fear feels terrible. Fear feels life-threatening.
Anger feels much better. It has become the veterinary industry's coping mechanism. Rather than tackle that which we are afraid of, we become angry.
Anger brings a false sense of control and builds a community of sorts with others who share in our anger. We become a profession of

Resources:

Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You!

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

Join VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

https://joyfuldvm.com/organizations

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The Joyful DVM Podcast: Empowering Veterinary Professionals - #194: Taking Charge: How to Have A Good Day, Every Day!

#194: Taking Charge: How to Have A Good Day, Every Day!

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06/22/24 • 30 min

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise addresses how to handle a busy, stressful day in a veterinary clinic. Dr. Wise emphasizes the importance of deciding in advance what kind of day you want to have and not letting external circumstances dictate your mood.

She explains that our perspectives and the stories we tell ourselves about situations determine our emotional state and behavior. She advises staying aware of negative thinking patterns and choosing a positive, empowered outlook.

Dr. Wise highlights the impact of client interactions and the need to not take things personally. She share that reflecting on the day and journaling can help release negative thoughts; and stresses the importance of letting go of work-related worries when at home and focusing on the present moment.

Dr. Wise reminds us that developing skills to control one's perspective and emotions leads to increased job satisfaction and overall wellbeing.

Key Takeaways:

1. Create Your Day: Decide in advance what kind of day you want to have, rather than letting external circumstances dictate your mood.

2. Perspective Matters: Your perspective and the stories you tell yourself about situations determine your emotional state and behavior.

3. Stay Aware of Negative Thinking: Be aware of negative thinking patterns and choose a positive, empowered outlook.

4. Client Interactions: Client interactions can impact your mood, but it's important not to take things personally.

5. Reflect and Journal: Reflecting on your day and journaling can help release negative thoughts.

6. Address Ethical Concerns: Recognize situations that compromise your morals, ethics, or values and have high-value conversations to address them.

7. Work-Life Balance: Let go of work-related worries when at home and focus on the present moment.

8. Emotional Control: Develop skills to control your perspective and emotions to increase job satisfaction and overall wellbeing.

9. Resource for Skill Development: Vet Life Academy is recommended as a resource for further developing these skills. www.joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy


Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You!

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

Resources:

Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You!

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

Join VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

https://joyfuldvm.com/organizations

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The Joyful DVM Podcast: Empowering Veterinary Professionals - #209: The Trap Of External Validation & How To Break Free

#209: The Trap Of External Validation & How To Break Free

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11/13/24 • 21 min

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the significant issue of external validation within the veterinary field and provides strategies for overcoming this challenge.

External validation is defined as the need for outside affirmation to confirm one's worth or correctness in actions. The academic environment perpetuates the belief that grades are synonymous with self-worth. Many students enter veterinary programs already grappling with insecurities, and the pressure to excel can create a cycle of anxiety, where temporary relief is experienced upon receiving good grades.

Dr. Wise stresses that veterinary professionals do not have control over patient outcomes or client behaviors. The emotional states of clients influence their actions, and veterinary professionals cannot dictate how clients feel or respond.

The dependence on patient outcomes and client interactions as indicators of success can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction within the profession. Dr. Wise encourages veterinary professionals to understand that their self-worth is not dependent on external factors.

Dr. Wise advocates for a transformative shift in mindset, urging veterinary professionals to concentrate on their responsibilities and efforts rather than seeking external validation. She underscores the importance of recognizing that mistakes and adverse outcomes are inherent to the practice of veterinary medicine. Embracing this fundamental truth can reduce pressure and cultivate a healthier relationship with their work.

Dr. Wise concludes by reminding her audience that perfection is an unattainable goal in veterinary medicine (and life); and that accepting the human experience, including errors, is crucial for both personal and professional development.

Key takeaways include:

  1. The education system promotes reliance on external validation, causing anxiety and self-doubt in students.
  2. Veterinary professionals measure success through patient outcomes and client satisfaction.
  3. Many veterinarians internalize negative outcomes, feeling responsible for patients who do not improve or challenging client interactions.
  4. Dr. Wise emphasizes focusing on true responsibilities like exams, histories, recommendations, and treatment plans.
  5. Dr. Wise promotes a shift from perfectionism to accepting human imperfection in veterinary practice.

Resources:

Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You!

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

Join VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

https://joyfuldvm.com/organizations

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18257625/

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The Joyful DVM Podcast: Empowering Veterinary Professionals - #154 | Prioritizing Downtime

#154 | Prioritizing Downtime

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12/29/23 • 14 min

In this episode, Dr. Wise shares the importance of prioritizing downtime in the veterinary profession. She explains that without regular downtime, individuals become stuck in a repetitive cycle, lacking the opportunity to create a different life experience.
Downtime allows for the exploration of emotions and desires, which can lead to personal growth and the realization of a more fulfilling life. However, many veterinary professionals struggle with downtime, as they often spend their days off decompressing from work-related stress and anxiety.
Dr. Wise encourages veterinary professionals to prioritize self-care and emotional management to break free from this cycle and create a more balanced and fulfilling life.
She also highlights the need for emotional well-being education in professional programs to support individuals in high-stress careers.
Ultimately, she encourages individuals to take the time to plan for their future and give themselves permission to want more in life.
Key Takeaways:
1. Downtime is important in the veterinary profession to allow for creativity and personal growth.
2. Without regular downtime, individuals can become stuck in a repetitive cycle.
3. Many veterinary professionals struggle with downtime and spend their days o3f decompressing from work-related stress.
4. Learning to manage emotions and prioritize self-care is crucial for breaking free from the cycle of stress and anxiety.
5. Emotional well-being education in professional programs can support individuals in high-stress careers.
6. Prioritizing downtime allows for rest, rejuvenation, self-reflection, creativity, and pursuit of personal goals.
7. Taking the time to plan for the future and embracing personal growth can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life in and outside of the veterinary profession.
Resources Mentioned:
Vet Life Academy https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

Resources:

Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You!

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

Join VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

https://joyfuldvm.com/organizations

Follow me:

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The Joyful DVM Podcast: Empowering Veterinary Professionals - #201: The 3 Indicators That You're Headed For Burnout In Your Veterinary Career

#201: The 3 Indicators That You're Headed For Burnout In Your Veterinary Career

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08/14/24 • 14 min

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses burnout among veterinary professionals, highlighting three key indicators: consistently arriving early and staying late, skipping lunch breaks, and disengagement from life outside of work.

She explains that these behaviors stem from misconceptions about productivity and self-care, and they can lead to inefficiency and neglect of personal wellbeing. Dr. Wise advises professionals to critically evaluate their work habits, communicate openly with leadership about scheduling, and prioritize self-care and personal interests.

She emphasizes that these patterns can be unlearned and encourages seeking support, such as through the Vet Life Academy program, to achieve a balanced and fulfilling life.

Key takeaways:

  1. Indicators of Burnout:
    1. Arriving Early and Leaving Late: This behavior can lead to inefficiency and is often unsustainable. It may indicate a need to evaluate work habits and communicate with leadership about scheduling and staffing issues.
    2. Skipping Lunch Breaks: Forgoing breaks to catch up on work can perpetuate neglect of self-care. Taking even short breaks can significantly improve energy and focus.
    3. Disengagement from Life Outside Work: Sacrificing hobbies, friendships, and self-care can lead to burnout. Re-engaging with personal interests and relationships is crucial for a fulfilling life.
  2. Actionable Strategies:
    1. Evaluate Work Habits: Consider if the extra hours are necessary or if there are underlying issues that need addressing.
    2. Take Breaks: Ensure to take lunch breaks and short breaks to recharge.
    3. Re-engage with Personal Life: Prioritize self-care and personal interests to maintain a balanced life.
  3. Support and Resources:
    1. Vet Life Academy Program: This program can help veterinary professionals regain control over their work-life balance.
    2. Mindset and Support: Change is possible with the right mindset and support, leading to a fulfilling life even in a demanding profession.

Resources:

Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You!

https://joyfuld

Resources:

Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You!

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

Join VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

https://joyfuldvm.com/organizations

Follow me:

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The Joyful DVM Podcast: Empowering Veterinary Professionals - #158 Leveraging Internal Resistance

#158 Leveraging Internal Resistance

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01/13/24 • 15 min

In this episode Dr. Cari Wise shares about the concept of resistance and its impact on our ability to pursue activities that bring us joy and fulfillment.

She defines resistance as the internal pushback we experience when we want to do something but struggle to take action and provides examples, such as wanting to spend more time on a hobby or becoming more physically fit, but finding excuses or lacking motivation to follow through.

Dr. Wise explains that resistance often leads to self-judgment, shame, and frustration; but that resistance is a normal and natural response, particularly when it comes to activities that are not considered productive by societal standards.

She challenges the belief that work and responsibilities should always be prioritized over self-care and hobbies, and encourages listeners to prioritize activities that bring them joy and fulfillment.

She warns that resistance arises when we try to break the habit of not engaging in activities we enjoy, and that our brains are wired to resist change and reminds us that resistance is not a sign of failure or weakness, but rather a natural response to breaking old habits and forming new ones.

Dr. Wise advises listeners to push through resistance and take the first step towards engaging in activities they desire, as even dedicating a few minutes to the desired activity can often overcome resistance, lead to enjoyment, and are essential for achieving balance and alignment in our live.

By taking control of our choices and pushing through resistance, we can improve our overall well-being and quality of life.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Resistance is the internal pushback we experience when we want to do something but struggle to take action.
  2. Resistance often leads to self-judgment, shame, and frustration.
  3. Society tends to prioritize work and responsibilities over hobbies, self-care, and activities that bring us joy.
  4. Resistance arises when we try to break the habit of not engaging in activities we enjoy.
  5. Resistance is not a sign of failure or weakness, but rather a natural response to breaking old habits and forming new ones.
  6. Building new habits takes time and effort, and it is important to be patient and compassionate with ourselves during this pr

Resources:

Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You!

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

Join VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

https://joyfuldvm.com/organizations

Follow me:

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The Joyful DVM Podcast: Empowering Veterinary Professionals - #185: Reclaiming Your Identity

#185: Reclaiming Your Identity

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04/24/24 • 17 min

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the concept of identity and its relevance to veterinary professionals. She notes that many individuals in the veterinary field tend to primarily identify themselves by their credentials and occupational labels, which can result in a disconnection from other aspects of their lives.

Dr. Wise shares that this disconnection is often a consequence of the sacrifices made during the academic journey to become a veterinary professional, and emphasizes the importance of creating balance within one's life and exploring interests, values, and how one wants to spend their time.

True balance and alignment come from understanding oneself and what matters most. Dr. Wise encourages veterinary professionals to change their perspective on their veterinary experience and prioritize their own wellbeing and fulfillment.

Dr. Wise recommends looking into human design as a tool to gain a deeper understanding of oneself and rediscover aspects that may have been set aside.

💖 Create your own Human Design Chart at https://joyfuldvm.com/humandesign

Key Takeaways:

From the context, the key takeaways are:

1. Many veterinary professionals tend to primarily identify themselves by their credentials and occupational labels, leading to a disconnection from other aspects of their lives.

2. Sacrifices made during the academic journey to become a veterinary professional can result in a lack of balance and fulfillment in other areas of life.

3. A fulfilling life requires more than just a singular focus on one's career.

4. Creating balance within one's life is important to avoid overemphasis on the veterinary profession.

5. True balance and alignment come from understanding oneself and what matters most.

6. Each individual's journey is unique, and there is no right or wrong answer.

7. It is acceptable to desire a different engagement with the veterinary profession and to seek out alternatives that align with personal values.

8. Reconnecting with one's true self and embracing all aspects of life can make veterinary medicine easier and more enjoyable.

9. Exploring human design can assist veterinary professionals in understanding themselves better and rediscovering aspects that may have been set aside.

Resources:

Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You!

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

Join VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

https://joyfuldvm.com/organizations

Follow me:

Website: https://joyfuldvm.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18257625/

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The Joyful DVM Podcast: Empowering Veterinary Professionals - #208: How Vet Techs Influence Veterinary Culture

#208: How Vet Techs Influence Veterinary Culture

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10/16/24 • 12 min

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise emphasizes the critical role that veterinary technicians play in the veterinary field. She encourages listeners to express appreciation for the contributions of veterinary technicians, underscoring that their involvement is essential for creating a sustainable career environment in veterinary medicine.

Dr. Wise urges veterinary technicians to recognize that while they share common challenges, their individual responses to these circumstances are crucial. Many technicians fall into a cycle of negativity, which can detract from patient care and client service. Veterinary technicians possess the power to influence their work environment positively. She encourages them to take ownership of their attitudes and interactions, regardless of their feelings of being underappreciated.

The podcast highlights the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, even amidst the chaotic circumstances that are inherent in veterinary medicine. She asserts that technicians can choose their responses and moods, which can significantly influence their colleagues and the overall workplace atmosphere. A positive demeanor can create a ripple effect, encouraging others to adopt a similar outlook, thereby fostering a more supportive and collaborative environment.

Key takeaways include:

  1. Technicians often feel undervalued and face challenges like client dissatisfaction and workplace negativity.
  2. A positive mindset in response to workplace circumstances will benefit all veterinary professionals
  3. Technicians should engage in constructive discussions about their needs, such as pay and scheduling.
  4. A positive attitude among technicians can enhance the entire veterinary team's culture.

Resources:

Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You!

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

Join VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

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The Joyful DVM Podcast: Empowering Veterinary Professionals currently has 209 episodes available.

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The average episode length on The Joyful DVM Podcast: Empowering Veterinary Professionals is 20 minutes.

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