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The Hidden Crisis in Veterinary Medicine: Burnout, Costs & Compassion
Why do pets matter, and what happens when the people dedicated to caring for them are struggling?
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, Deborah Hamilton sits down with Dr. Gershon Alaluf, a retired veterinarian, practicing relief vet, podcaster, and researcher studying burnout in veterinary medicine. Together, they explore the growing pressures facing veterinarians, from the rising cost of care and emotional exhaustion to inadequate mentorship, difficult client conversations, and the challenges of maintaining trust in an increasingly complex industry.
They also discuss how pet owners can…
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