Are vet schools and social media setting new grads up to fail—or can general practice fight back? How do we set owner expectations when “manageable” isn’t “curable”?

Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Dr. Hammond (“The Honest Vet”) for an insightful, inspiring episode of Irreplaceable Truths. Together they unpack misinformation, mentorship, client communication, and admissions bias—offering real tools to protect clinicians and keep care accessible. Packed with professional wisdom, emotional insights, and authentic experiences, this episode offers valuable lessons for veterinarians, veterinary students, and animal care professionals.

What you'll discover:

• Why chronic allergies/dermatology are rarely “curable” and how to set realistic owner expectations
• The Honest Vet origin story: combating misinformation and building public trust online
• Mentorship, documentation, and communication as the real malpractice armor
• Admissions & ASA theory: are we selecting for GPA over EQ—and burning out future vets?

Who will love this episode:

• Veterinarians and veterinary students
• Animal care professionals
• Veterinary educators and mentors
• Animal lovers passionate about veterinary medicine
• Clinic owners and practice managers focused on training and client communication

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro and theme: allergies, honesty in medicine, and client expectations

03:19 – “The Honest Vet”: why the brand exists and how to counter viral misinformation

14:04 – Mentorship, professional identity, and early-career fear vs confidence

16:46 – Attraction–Selection–Attrition: admissions, EQ, and who becomes a vet

21:22 – Say the hard thing: risk, outcomes, and documenting to protect care

27:03 – Exam room vs “take to the back”: communication that builds trust

33:02 – Data literacy and the Dunning–Kruger problem in pet-health content

43:28 – Re-centering GP training and CE: practical, do-the-work solutions

52:02 – Balance, resilience, and using social media without burning out

57:43 – Final takeaway: remind generalists how capable they truly are

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Resources Mentioned:

• Ready Vet Go CE
• Client communication and documentation guides
• ASA theory references

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