🐾 Summary
In this episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and JoJo discuss the multifaceted issue of accessibility in veterinary medicine. From financial barriers and the emotional weight of hard decisions to the privilege of pet insurance and the evolving role of house calls and telehealth, they explore what it really means to make veterinary care available to everyone. The conversation highlights disparities between urban and rural veterinary care and emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding in the veterinary community.
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💡 Key Takeaways
🗣️ Sound Bites
“It’s hard to not be able to afford treatment. I see it tear people up. The guilt is high.” — Dr. Angie
"Insurance has its own accessibility issues, right? Because to ask someone to pay a monthly amount is actually a privilege — to have any kind of leftover money to spend on pet insurance.” — JoJo
“Veterinary medicine doesn’t have great margins and it’s actually hard to run a clinic and be profitable.” — Dr. Angie
“I could write a book on how many times we’ve been told 'you obviously don’t care about animals if you’re not willing to treat them'.” — JoJo
“People are going to value those relationships more than ever, so it’s important to stay aligned with places where you can have relationships with people and figure it out together.” — Dr. Angie
“I hope my want is that people still feel accepted, people still feel respected, and people feel that they can have the conversations about where they need more support.” — JoJo
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