The 'So You're A Vet... Now What?' Podcast

In today’s episode of The Veterinary Career Success Show, Dr. Dave Nicol is joined by psychologist and professor, Dr. Lori Kogan, PhD.

At Colorado State University, Dr. Lori Kogan is not only a professor (of Clinical Sciences for the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences) but also the founder/director of Pets Forever. Pets Forever is a Colorado State University affiliated non-profit program and service learning course which is designed to help low income elderly and disabled pet owners. In addition to this, Dr. Kogan has years of experience providing individual and couples counseling to veterinary students, faculty and staff.

Alongside her work at the University, Dr. Lori is also the Chair of the Human-Animal Interaction Section of the American Psychological Association and Editor of the Human-Animal Interaction Bulletin.

In this episode, Lori Kogan discusses ‘impostor syndrome’ by explaining what it is, how it begins and how to get rid of imposter syndrome. Lori is currently engaged in several research projects and reflects on her findings of the study ‘Veterinarians and Impostor Syndrome: An Exploratory Study’ in the episode.

In this episode, Dr. Moriah reflects on her first year as a practicing veterinarian in the US after graduating from the University of Edinburgh last year.

Listen in as Dr. Dave quizzes Dr. Mo on her accomplishments, lessons learned, strengths, weaknesses, and goals for the future year. They also discuss the brutal truths of being a graduate, how mentors can help you, how to relax on your days off, and how to find a good mentor.

Connect with Dr McCauley:

Instagram: @thatvetlifepodcast

Website: https://thatvetlife.wordpress.com/

Listen to Dr McCauley's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/that-vet-life/id1381117348

The fantastic Dr Moriah McCauley returns to Co-Host the Veterinary Career Success Show, and discuss the highs and lows of graduate life.

Dr McCauley graduated from the University of Edinburgh and is currently a practising veterinarian back in the US. Thoroughly integrated into practice life, Dr McCauley discusses building relationships with clients and what to do and not do on social media.

In this episode, you'll find:

- The effect Google has had on trust between clients and vets

- How not to use social media

- How to organically build trust with clients

Connect with Dr McCauley:

Instagram: @thatvetlifepodcast

Website: https://thatvetlife.wordpress.com/

Listen to Dr McCauley's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/that-vet-life/id1381117348

Dr. Dave is once again joined by co-host Dr Moriah McCauley, host of the popular 'That Vet Life' Podcast. Dr Dave opens the conversation with a premise that may cause many to scoff: ‘Impostor syndrome’ actually doesn’t exist. Everyone experiences doubts and insecurities; but when you’re truly giving it your all while striving toward a specific professional goal, no matter how tough the journey—does that make you an impostor?

Listen in as Dr. Dave discusses how to drop a ‘glass-half-empty’ mindset by changing the stories we tell ourselves and reframing our interpretation of our so-called ‘negative’ experiences. He also uses his Kintsugi bowl to illustrate the beauty of imperfection.

Dr. Moriah calls for more honest, open, and, most importantly, edifying conversations between mentors and students. She also goes into the very relevant issue of the negative influences of social media on our psyche. Finally, she relates how she overcame ‘impostor syndrome’ herself a full year post-graduation as the youngest person at her practice.

Outline of this episode:

● [00:45] Why ‘impostor syndrome’ doesn’t exist

● [02:59] ‘Impostor syndrome’ versus ‘Fake it till you make it’

● [05:29] Reconsidering the destructive stories you tell yourself

● [08:29] Bridging the gap between two generations

● [12:40] Discussing the culture of fakeness on social media

● [16:40] The Kintsugi bowl and the beauty of imperfection

● [19:44] The value of curiosity and mentorship

● [20:47] How Dr. Moriah overcomes ‘impostor syndrome’ as the youngest at her practice

Connect with Dr Moriah McCauley - https://thatvetlife.wordpress.com/

Today I talk about player/victim mindsets, what they are, how to stop them, and how they can affect veterinary professionals.

Your mindset can have a huge impact on how you manage setbacks in practice and develop as a professional. Oftentimes, vets can inadvertently fall into a 'victim' mindset, stunting their professional growth.

This episode can be segmented into several parts:

1- Intro (00:00-00:34)

2- Do you have a 'victim' or a 'player' mindset? (00:34-05:27)

3- How can you change your mindset? (05:27-12:52)

4- Conclusion (12:52-13:58)

If you would like your question answered by Dr. Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form

Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr. Dave’s latest book, So You’re A Vet…Now What!

Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

The fantastic Dr Moriah McCauley returns to Co-Host the Veterinary Career Success Show, and discuss the highs and lows of graduate life.

Dr McCauley graduated from the University of Edinburgh and is currently a practising veterinarian back in the US. Thoroughly integrated into practice life, Dr McCauley discusses the transition between being a student and a professional, reflecting on her experiences at school and work.

She talks about how vet school prepared her for graduate life, and the lessons she has learned on the way. For graduates eager to know what exactly it is like transitioning into work (and what they need to know as a graduate vet), this episode is for you.

During this episode, Dr McCauley and Dr Dave discuss:

1- Work-life balance in practice

2- The pressure to achieve at vet school

3- The realities of practice life

4- Client communication and intentionality

5- Self-care in work and practice

Want to hear more? Check it out now!

Have a question for Dr Dave?

Feel free to fill out this form here: eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form.

Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, 'So You're A Vet...Now What?'

Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

Connect with Dr McCauley:

Instagram: @thatvetlifepodcast

Website: https://thatvetlife.wordpress.com/

Listen to Dr McCauley's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/that-vet-life/id1381117348

Dr. Steve Noonan is no stranger to anyone in veterinary medicine in North America. He graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1983. By 1986 he and his wife, a veterinary school classmate, owned 3 clinics at the age of 27, necessitating a learning odyssey that continues to this day. He studied practice management continuously and was involved with veterinary politics at every level, serving on many committees. He chaired Veterinary Economics Committees for 12 years, overseeing extensive economic surveys of the profession and implementation of fee guides.

He has worked with most of the multi-national pharmaceutical companies either as a key opinion leader or as a small contractor. He has lectured to veterinary students all over the world and coached over 100 hours in the veterinary student communication labs.

Twenty-five years of clinical practice culminated in the formation of a 12 hospital partnership and the directorship of an ultramodern 15,000 square foot hospital in Nova Scotia. He started one of the first emergency clinics in Canada and was chairman of the board for 7 years. Steve has worked with dozens of clients as a management consultant involving on-going dialogue with veterinarians about their concerns and issues.

In 2008 Noonan ‘burned out’. Suffering from a severe physical and mental breakdown, he left active practice. He sought strategies and tools to heal himself permanently and immersed himself in their study. He studied stress management extensively through Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) courses, completing 2 x 8-week courses and attending multiple workshops with other medical professionals in the US. He is a certified life and executive coach with the prestigious Coaches Training Institute (www.thecoaches.com ), a process that took 18 months.

He is an avid student of positive psychology, a branch of the science that studies methodologies to improve the human condition and help people flourish. He has taken online courses at Berkely and knows about the evidence behind the science of positivity and happiness and how this can be used to help the veterinary profession cope with the stresses that threaten our members. Dr. Steve is one of the VetX Thrive professional mentors meeting with graduates in North America each month.

He’s also and perhaps most importantly a husband, father, friend, inspiration, and mentor to many.

But none of these things would have been possible, if he lost his fight with some serious mental illness and suicidal ideation.

In this episode Dr. Dave discusses these issues and much besides with Dr. Steve:

1. How he ended up being a vet and a flower farmer.

2. Three things all good mentors should be.

3. Taking risks early in your career.

4. How big projects burned him out and the mental health challenges that followed.

5. How he grapples with his mental health.

6. Using mindfulness as a lifeboat to prevent overwhelming suicidal ideation.

7. Encouragement to seek help - including mental health counseling.

Here are some useful links if you or anyone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or mental health challenges:

UK:

Vetlife charity: www.vetlife.org.uk/

Samaritans: www.samaritans.org/ 116 123 (telephone)

NHS support: www.nhs.uk/conditions/suicide/

Australia:

Lifeline Australia: 131 114

Beyond Blue Australia: 1300 224 636

Suicide Callback Service Australia: 1300 659 467

Mensline Australia: 1300 789 978

USA:

National Suicide Prevention Helpline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Textline: www.crisistextline.org

The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386

Canada:

Canada Suicide Prevention Helpline: 1.833.456.4566

Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

In this episode of the Veterinary Career Success Show, Dr Dave Nicol talks to Dr Moriah McCauley, a veterinary graduate from the University of Edinburgh.

Dr Dave and Dr McCauley discuss what it's like being a veterinary graduate during covid and discuss the transition between university and practice life. Dr McCauley further opens up about her experience job hunting and working as a veterinary graduate, and shares her tips for how to find a practice that suits you.

Want to hear more? Check it out now!

Have a question for Dave? Feel free to fill out this form here: eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form.

Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What!

Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

In this episode of the Veterinary Career Success show, Dr Dave talks to his old friend, Dr Sarah Vineyard, about the lessons she's learned as a practice owner in California. Dr Vineyard has wanted to be a practice owner since she was 16 and has learnt, first-hand, how challenging (and rewarding!) practice ownership can be.

Want to learn more about practice ownership and leadership? If so, this podcast is for you.

If you are interested in the Veterinarian position currently being advertised at Dr Vineyard's practice as mentioned in this podcast, you can check that out here: https://lajollacolonyvet.com/dvm/?fbclid=IwAR3T_FI2uvwTCJMnBNLBXbgbtCNI54Z6w7g2tv6530moygCWbEx2nagq0bE

And if you have any questions for Dave feel free to fill out this form here: eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form.

Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What!

Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

We are bringing you more emotional insight from Nancy Slessenger in the latest episode of the Veterinary Career Success Show.

This time, we are talking emotional blackmail. Ever felt pressured or manipulated at work? An example might be being pressured to work extra shifts. How can you combat this? Dr Dave and Nancy have an engaging discussion about setting boundaries, learning to say 'no', and reaching out to your team. It's well worth a listen whether you are in this position or not.

If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form

Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What!

Be safe. Be well. Be happy.