What Small Animal Veterinary Professionals can Learn from Large Animal Veterinary Nurses - Heather Hopkinson

Summary: This week, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT talk with large animal veterinary nurse an equine nursing specialist Heather Hopkinson about the differences - and similarities - of large and small animal veterinary care. Heather shares her story of a young girl working at stables to earn horse riding lessons to becoming a pioneer and leader in the large animal veterinary technician world. Beckie and Heather recount their days together in veterinary technician school, how the veterinary nurse initiative (VNI) may affect large animal veterinary professionals, and the shared struggles of all animal advocates. The trio explore how compassion fatigue and burnout are different in the large animal world, how language and words affect emotions, and Heather explains why all veterinary nurses are at risk for attrition and unhappiness if they don’t find meaning and purpose within - and outside - the veterinary profession. This is a great conversation that applies to anyone working in the veterinary industry. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!! PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW! Please leave us a review on your favorite podcast site, ESPECIALLY iTUNES. You can also join the conversation and share your thoughts about these topics and what you’d like to hear us tackle on Facebook/VeterinaryViewfinder and Twitter @VetViewfinder.