#875B: Dr. Brian Bourquin, the new Board President of NOMV — talks about why “Not One More Vet” is needed because of the high suicide rate in the profession because of psychological pressures on DVM’s, who are naturally empathetic perfectionists, dealing with social media bashing.

#875B: Dr. Brian Bourquin, the new Board President of NOMV — talks about why “Not One More Vet” is needed because of the high suicide rate in the profession because of psychological pressures on DVM’s, who are naturally empathetic perfectionists, dealing with social media bashing.

Why Being a Vet Can Be So Hard

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DOG TALK® (and Kitties, Too!) originated on the only NPR station on Long Island, WLIW-88.3, where it has been on the air for 13 years and numerous consecutive shows.  This Gracie® Award-winning show (for “Best entertainment and information program on local public radio”), is produced and hosted by pet wellness advocate Tracie Hotchner. Each show features Tracie’s interviews with authors and pet experts from around the world, discussing far-ranging topics involving practical and philosophical issues regarding our relationships with dogs and cats.The show broadcasts from the East End and reaches all across Long Island, into Southern Connecticut and Westchester.The show's theme song is "Mmm My Best Friend" by Sophie B. Hawkins from her album TIMBRE.Podcast also available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon podcasts, and Audible.

DOG TALK® (and Kitties, Too!) originated on the only NPR station on Long Island, WLIW-88.3, where it has been on the air for 13 years and numerous consecutive shows.&nbsp; This Gracie® Award-winning show (for “Best entertainment and information program on local public radio”), is produced and hosted by pet wellness advocate Tracie Hotchner. Each show features Tracie’s interviews with authors and pet experts from around the world, discussing far-ranging topics involving practical and philosophical issues regarding our relationships with dogs and cats.The show broadcasts from the East End and reaches all across Long Island, into Southern Connecticut and Westchester.The show's theme song is "Mmm My Best Friend" by Sophie B. Hawkins from her album <a href="https://sophiebhawkins.com/music/timbre/" rel="noopener noreferrer">TIMBRE.</a>Podcast also available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon podcasts, and Audible.

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