In this Chill & Spill bonus episode, Michelle Crew and Jennifer Kretz discuss the realities of relief work in veterinary medicine. They explore challenges such as workplace toxicity, unfair labeling, financial pressures from relief platforms, and the emotional toll of burnout and illness. The conversation highlights the importance of clear contracts, communication, accountability, and building strong clinic relationships, while emphasizing empowerment and community support for relief technicians. Future episodes will dive deeper into contracts and best practices.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

06:52 Exploring Relief Work Experiences

09:53 Stories from Relief Workers

19:44 Challenges Faced by Relief Workers

29:28 Sickness and Its Impact on Work

32:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

43:40 Strict Protocols and Their Impact on Technicians

51:37 Navigating Personal Circumstances in the Workplace

52:11 Consequences of Incompetence: A Case Study

01:06:38 Accountability in the Veterinary Industry

01:08:54 Systematic Issues in Veterinary Relief Work

01:14:13 The Impact of Middlemen in Relief Services

01:19:27 Building Relationships in Veterinary Practices

01:23:49 The Toxic Culture in Veterinary Medicine

01:29:17 Empowering Veterinary Technicians

01:34:26 Exploring Alternative Career Paths in Vet Med

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In this episode, Katelyn Warford, a registered veterinary technician and life coach, discusses her journey through burnout and her mission to help veterinary professionals rediscover their self-worth. The conversation explores the challenges of burnout, compassion fatigue, and the impact of NDAs in the veterinary field. Katelyn shares her path to business ownership and emphasizes the importance of community support and open communication in overcoming the struggles faced by veterinary technicians. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of teamwork, communication, and support in veterinary medicine. They explore the challenges posed by the sink or swim culture and emphasize the need for self-discovery and healing. The discussion highlights the unique journeys of veterinary professionals and the importance of redefining success in their careers.

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veterinary, burnout, life coaching, self-worth, empathy, compassion fatigue, business ownership, veterinary technician, mental health, community support, veterinary medicine, teamwork, communication, burnout, self-discovery, veterinary culture, support, passion, purpose, veterinary careers

In this episode, Katelyn Warford, a registered veterinary technician and life coach, discusses her journey through burnout and her mission to help veterinary professionals rediscover their self-worth. The conversation explores the challenges of burnout, compassion fatigue, and the impact of NDAs in the veterinary field. Katelyn shares her path to business ownership and emphasizes the importance of community support and open communication in overcoming the struggles faced by veterinary technicians. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of teamwork, communication, and support in veterinary medicine. They explore the challenges posed by the sink or swim culture and emphasize the need for self-discovery and healing. The discussion highlights the unique journeys of veterinary professionals and the importance of redefining success in their careers.

Show Links:

Katelyn’s Website and social media -

https://www.facebook.com/people/Vet-Med-Life-Coach/61568166598521/?ref=pro_upsell_xav_ig_profi

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https://www.instagram.com/vetmedlifecoach/

https://www.tiktok.com/@vetmedlifecoach?lang=en

vetmedlifecoach.com

Katelyn’s podcast that she recommends –

https://robdial.com/podcast/

Geoffret’s Instagram Instagram –

https://www.instagram.com/aint.doin.right?igsh=ZXUzc2IwMm1ibWtl

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veterinary, burnout, life coaching, self-worth, empathy, compassion fatigue, business ownership, veterinary technician, mental health, community support, veterinary medicine, teamwork, communication, burnout, self-discovery, veterinary culture, support, passion, purpose, veterinary careers