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In this episode, I catch up with Shannon, my former technician at Integrative Pet, who is now in vet school. We chatted about her experience in vet school, how she used her mindset as a gymnast to help her cultivate the resilience she needed in a demanding vet program, working as a team in the veterinary space and how we need more female vets in leadership positions. And we dive deep into mental health for both vets and pet parents. Whether you're a student vet, a practicing vet, or a pet parent this episode is for you. 

KEY INSIGHTS:

• How Shannon used her mindset as an athlete to succeed at vet school.  

• Shannon highlights the importance of mental health resources and fostering a culture of compassion and vulnerability in the profession.

• How veterinary medicine isn't just about treating animals. It's about understanding and connecting with pet parents. 

• How vets cope with euthanasia 💔

• How pet parents are really the experts in their pets, and how their vet really needs to be in partnership with them. 
• How pet parents can advocate for their pet when they visit the vet.
• And how to choose a vet that matches your energy and you can communicate openly with.  

RESOURCES:

Mental Health Resource For Vets: Not One More Vet.

FOLLOW:

Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepet

Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen

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