Finding Belonging and Community in Veterinary Medicine

⏱️📝 Summary

As we step into the holiday season, I’m feeling especially grateful for community, connection, and the feeling of truly belonging — both in my personal life and in the world of veterinary medicine. In this episode of Tails of Truth, I open up about a big, heartfelt update: I’ve found a veterinary practice to call home.

JoJo and I explore what it means to trust your gut in a profession that’s rapidly changing, why community matters now more than ever, and how the challenges of the pandemic reshaped the veterinary landscape. From relief work drying up for me, to the loneliness of jumping clinic to clinic, to the joy of finding a supportive, aligned environment — this episode is all about alignment, intuition, and honoring the work you’re called to do.

We also talk candidly about the growing demand for holistic care, the emotional cost of losing community during COVID, and the unique pressures female veterinarians face while balancing career and family. Whether you’re in vet med, love someone who is, or simply appreciate candid and vulnerable conversations — we hope this one will resonate.

📌 Key Takeaways

Gratitude and belonging shape how we show up in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Angie shares the exciting news of finding a new practice home.
Community, connection, and collaboration are essential for veterinary well-being.
Holistic and integrative care remain in high demand but are still difficult to find.
A supportive practice environment enhances both doctor and client experience.
The pandemic created lasting emotional and logistical challenges for vet teams.
Trusting your gut is crucial when making career decisions in veterinary medicine.
Female veterinarians often face unique pressure when balancing work and family.

🎧 Sound Bites

“There is something different in being welcomed for who you are.” — JoJo

“There was a point where 250 people were on our waitlist.” — Dr. Angie

"At no point did I feel like, ‘This might not be right.’” — Dr. Angie

“I go to these clinics and I have great days… and then I leave and it’s so lonely.” — Dr. Angie

“We were so horrified at the thought of bringing COVID into someone’s home.” — Dr. Angie

⏱️ Chapter Markers

00:00 Gratitude, Belonging & Big News
01:05 Why Community Matters in Veterinary Medicine
02:52 Relief Work & the Search for a Home
05:34 What Makes a Supportive Practice
08:58 Belonging, Neurodivergence & Natural Light
10:03 Reflecting on the Pandemic Years
11:48 Burnout, Isolation & Career Pivots
13:03 Continuing Services & How to Work With Dr. Angie
14:57 Motherhood, Balance & Female Veterinarians
16:20 Closing Reflections & Call to Action

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