Apr 05 2023 29 mins 14
Cam and Emily dreamt of becoming animal doctors. It was the career they always wanted, until it wasn’t. They met at vet school, and now married with a baby, this compassionate, conscientious, and clever pair are exactly the kind of vets you want treating your pets.
But a mere five years into the job and they are reassessing their futures. Unrealistic expectations – like worrying about keeping up with consults in the middle of surgery - isolation, a lack of support and client abuse have all been contributing factors. How and where does it end?
Sick As A Dog investigates an industry in crisis – uncovering issues and seeking solutions. As community members, pet owners, meat eaters and wildlife lovers these issues affect us all. Discover how we can all be part of the change.
REMINDER: Take care when listening. If you or anyone you know needs help, please reach out. In Australia you can contact Lifeline by phone on 13 11 14 (24/7); Lifeline via text on 0477 13 11 14 (24/7); Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467.
GET IN TOUCH
This is a PodTalk independent production. To get in touch, please email [email protected] or to find more information www.sickasadogpodcast.com.au
CREDITS
Host: Caroline Winter
With thanks to...
Cameron and Emily Rogowski Dunn
Kate and Garry Putland
The Australian Veterinary Association
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Sophie’s Legacy sophieslegacy.com
The Australian Veterinary Association ava.com.au
Transcript Episode 2 Burnout
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But a mere five years into the job and they are reassessing their futures. Unrealistic expectations – like worrying about keeping up with consults in the middle of surgery - isolation, a lack of support and client abuse have all been contributing factors. How and where does it end?
Sick As A Dog investigates an industry in crisis – uncovering issues and seeking solutions. As community members, pet owners, meat eaters and wildlife lovers these issues affect us all. Discover how we can all be part of the change.
REMINDER: Take care when listening. If you or anyone you know needs help, please reach out. In Australia you can contact Lifeline by phone on 13 11 14 (24/7); Lifeline via text on 0477 13 11 14 (24/7); Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467.
GET IN TOUCH
This is a PodTalk independent production. To get in touch, please email [email protected] or to find more information www.sickasadogpodcast.com.au
CREDITS
Host: Caroline Winter
With thanks to...
Cameron and Emily Rogowski Dunn
Kate and Garry Putland
The Australian Veterinary Association
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Sophie’s Legacy sophieslegacy.com
The Australian Veterinary Association ava.com.au
Transcript Episode 2 Burnout
Subscribe and listen wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | iHeart | Spreaker | Podchaser
