I RETIRED FROM VET MED!! Why I stopped practicing veterinary medicine | Twin Trees Vet Talk

It seems like everywhere I go in Whistler people still keep asking about this…

So I thought it would be easier to make a video, since it’s a really long answer, and it’s not something I really enjoy having to talk about everywhere I go. Now I can just say: “Go watch the video:)”

No, I am no longer practicing veterinary medicine. I submitted my official retirement/resignation to the CVBC at the end of 2023.

On today’s episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk

I discuss veterinary mental health and suicide, my experience with burnout in the veterinary profession. I share my personal journey in veterinary medicine, factors that led to psychological distress as a veterinary professional, and what led me to stop practicing vet med.

We hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave your questions and comments below!
FULL BLOG POST: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-ta...

These are a couple of my other projects if you are interested:
https://twintreesvet.com/
Educational resource, podcast, free pet first aid course & more

https://solomebeauty.com
My Organic Skincare Brand: Solomé Beauty
Organic skincare made in Whistler. PLANT + MINERAL BASED. CRUELTY FREE. REFILLABLE + ZERO WASTE.

https://littlepinepet.com
Sustainable/upcycled pet gear

Thank you and have a lovely day 🏔️🥂🕊️

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Teaser
0:48 Introduction
02:07 Veterinarians are part of a massive system- the pet industry
02:55 I thank skiing for saving my life
03:44 Foreshadowing on the 1st day of vet school- dogs in garbage bags from animal shelter death row
05:28: Suicide and mental health in the veterinary profession
06:34 More about my ski accident and the events leading up to the accident and the events that followed
09:05 Human ER docs don't have to kill kids when the parents don't have medical insurance
10:06 Pet owners unprepared for the cost of medical care... stealing from veterinarians and causing excessive cost euthanasias
10:55 Pet ownership and manufacturing (breeding) need to be regulated
11:15 Social isolation of being labelled "the vet"
12:20 "vets are greedy"
12:43 Bullying in vet med
13:04 Pet owner entitlement- the consumer is always right, triggers
14:35 What I'm doing now: resort jobs, projects (little pine, solomé beauty, educational projects)

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RESOURCES:
-If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada 24/7 support at 1-833-456-4566.
-Suicide in veterinary medicine: A literature review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37577194
-Letter: What is wrong with the Whistler housing narrative?
https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/opi...
-QPR training via AVMA (free for all veterinary professionals): https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/...
-ASK training via VetFolio (free and tailored to veterinary professionals): https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/ask-...
-Applied suicide intervention skills training: https://www.suicideinfo.ca/workshop/a...
-Wellness Together Canada https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA...

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