Ready Vet Go

This one’s a game-changer. In Part 2 of his Ready Vet Go interview, Dr. Gersh Alaluf (Dr. G) takes a hard look at who we’re accepting into veterinary school — and what that means for the future of our profession.🔥 Are we selecting for IQ over EQ? 🔥 Are perfectionists more prone to burnout in vet med? 🔥 Are schools doing enough to prepare students emotionally for real-world practice?Joined by host Dr. Dani Rabwin, Dr. G unpacks how admissions criteria, mentorship gaps, and emotional blind spots are fueling stress, imposter syndrome, and attrition among new grads. He shares real stories of mentorship done right, burnout avoided, and moments that almost broke him — and why communication, empathy, and community are the true skills that will save the profession.🧠 In This Episode:The theory that sparked Dr. G’s doctoral research: Attraction–Selection–Attrition (ASA)Why Ready Vet Go bridges the gap between what vet school teaches and what vet med requiresReal-life board complaint stories — and how emotional intelligence helps prevent themHow mentors can pick up the phone for their mentees in moments of crisisWhat to say when things go wrong (and how to say “I’m sorry” without accepting blame)The 3-part burnout triad — and how to break itCondolence card wins, thank-you boxes, and how to hold on to why you started this journeyWhether you’re a vet student, new grad, mentor, or practice leader, this conversation is a roadmap to sustainability, self-worth, and staying power in veterinary medicine.ep. 10#ReadyVetGo #VetAdmissions #VeterinaryBurnout #EmotionalIntelligence #VetMentorship #VetSchool #VeterinaryEducation #EarlyCareerVet #MentorshipMatters #EQinVetMed #VeterinaryPodcast #VetMentalHealth #LeadershipInVetMed

This is the Ready Vet Go episode you didn’t know you needed.Veterinarian, entrepreneur, mentor, and doctoral candidate Dr. Gersh Alaluf (Dr. G) joins Dr. Dani Rabwin to unpack the raw, unfiltered truth behind veterinary mentorship, leadership, ownership, and emotional intelligence.💥 What happens when the corporate machine makes you question your entire identity? 💥 How do you go from kennel kid to practice owner — and still feel like you don’t belong? 💥 Why is emotional intelligence the most overlooked skill in veterinary education today? 💥 What does real mentorship look like — and why are so many vets getting it wrong?Dr. G shares his journey from humble beginnings to owning multiple practices to being pushed out by a corporation that misunderstood him — and how that sent him on a mission to understand what makes this profession tick (and break).🎓 Now a doctoral candidate in business researching early-career veterinary stress, Dr. G offers wisdom, wit, and unwavering honesty on what it takes to survive and thrive in vet med today.🧠 Topics CoveredThe real ROI of mentorship: stories that changed his lifeWhy early-career vets aren’t failing — the system isEmotional intelligence as a teachable skill (and why it’s missing from vet school)Leadership lessons from the exam room and the boardroomWhat to watch for when choosing your first jobWhy mentorship needs structure — not just “I’m here if you need me”The truth about burnout, corporate buyouts, and imposter syndromeThis episode is a must-listen for early-career veterinarians, practice owners, and vet students who want to build a career that’s sustainable, joyful, and real.ep. 9#ReadyVetGo #DrG #VeterinaryMentorship #VetBurnout #VetOwnership #EmotionalIntelligence #VeterinaryLeadership #EarlyCareerVet #VetMedRealTalk #VetStudentLife #VeterinaryPodcast #VetMentalHealth #EmpathyInVetMed #VetLife

Veterinary school graduate Dr. Alex Elizas shares a powerful and candid journey from feeling unprepared, overwhelmed, and nearly quitting veterinary medicine to discovering strength, resilience, and career-saving mentorship.Facing difficult mentors, surgical nightmares, and professional isolation, Alex reveals how joining Ready Vet Go transformed her confidence, practice, and future.This honest discussion is a must-watch for vet students, early-career veterinarians, and anyone navigating mentorship challenges in veterinary medicine. Dr. Alex Elizas opens up about the harsh realities faced by new vets, the critical role of mentorship, and how Ready Vet Go saved her veterinary career.ep. 8#petmed #vet #ReadyVetGo

In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode of Ready Vet Go, Dr. Dani sits down with Dr. Greg Gestrin—relief veterinarian, business owner, and all-around empathetic powerhouse.💥 Rejected from vet school multiple times 💥 Learned the hard way how to trust his gut and survive critical mistakes 💥 Built his own relief business from scratch 💥 Mentors teams with compassion, leadership, and some serious X-ray teaching skillsDr. G doesn’t just talk vet med—he lives it. From his beginnings as a zookeeper to navigating imposter syndrome, tax strategy, and client heartbreak, this episode is packed with wisdom for anyone in veterinary medicine.📌 What You’ll Learn:Why not getting into vet school the first time can actually be a giftHow early-career vets can survive mentorship gapsWhat relief veterinarians owe their clients and the teamHow to communicate through grief, mistakes, and misdiagnosisThe power of shared decision-making and empathy in client careBusiness tips for starting your own relief practiceWhy pollinating practices with positivity matters🐾 Whether you're a vet student, early-career DVM, or exploring relief work, Dr. Gestrin’s journey will resonate, inspire, and educate.👉 Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this episode if it speaks to you—or to someone you know who’s feeling alone in this profession.ep. 7#ReadyVetGo #ReliefVet #VeterinaryMentorship #VetSchoolJourney #VetLife #VetMedRealTalk #EarlyCareerVet #ImposterSyndrome #SharedDecisionMaking #VeterinaryPodcast #VeterinaryMedicine #VetMentalHealth #VeterinaryMistakes #MentorshipMatters

Welcome to Ready Vet Go, the podcast where we elevate veterinary mentorship one real conversation at a time.In this powerful episode, Dr. Dani sits down with Dr. Tasha—emergency veterinarian, mentor, and mother—to talk about what it really takes to survive and thrive in veterinary medicine.💥 From vomiting into a trash bag during her internship while pregnant... 💥 To discovering her passion for organized chaos in emergency vet med... 💥 To owning her mistakes, surviving imposter syndrome, and mentoring the next generation... Dr. Tasha gets real about what it means to be a resilient, resourceful, and relatable veterinarian today.Whether you're an early-career DVM, a vet student, or a seasoned pro wondering how to make this career sustainable—this episode is a masterclass in honesty, humility, and hope.📌 Topics Covered:Emergency medicine vs. general practiceRelief vet lifestyle (and the real challenges behind the glamor)Mistakes that changed her career—and why we need M&M Rounds in vet medHow to ask for help and bounce ideas off colleaguesIn-home euthanasia and rediscovering purposeMentoring with heart, even after burnout🎧 Ready to feel seen, supported, and inspired? Press play. 👇 And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a fellow vet who needs to hear it.ep. 6#ReadyVetGo #VeterinaryMentorship #EmergencyVet #ReliefVet #VetMedLife #VeterinaryMedicine #NewGradVet #VetMom #WomenInVetMed #ImposterSyndrome #MentorshipMatters #VeterinaryPodcast #VetStudentLife #RealTalkVetMed #VeterinaryStudent #VeterinarySchool

This episode of Ready Vet Go hits different. 🎙️Veterinary student Garth turns the tables and puts podcast host Dr. Dani Rabwin in the hot seat to tackle some of the realest questions about veterinary mentorship, early-career stress, and what it actually means to be ready after vet school.🔥 What does true mentorship look like—and how do you find it before you graduate? 🔥 What happens when mentorship is promised but never delivered? 🔥 How does Ready Vet Go actually support new grads, and why does it matter now more than ever? 🔥 Why are so many new grads leaving their first job within 12–18 months—and how do we stop it? 🔥 PLUS: Dr. Dani opens up about her own mistakes as a mentor, her biggest lessons learned, and the secret to feedback that doesn’t suck.This is not your average episode. This is a call to action for every student and early-career veterinarian who’s navigating mentorship, burnout, feedback, and the fear of failure in vet med.👣 Whether you’re applying for your first job or still in school, this episode gives you a roadmap for building confidence, finding your people, and creating longevity in the profession.🧠 Topics Covered:Finding the right mentor as a studentBeing a strong mentee (and why that matters)Red flags in mentorship promisesThe hard truth about early-career attritionCreating psychological safety in feedbackThe value of community and shared experienceHow Ready Vet Go actually works—and how to ask your clinic to pay for it🎓 Vet students, this one’s for you. 🐾 Early-career vets, you’ll feel seen. 💬 Practice owners, take notes.ep. 5#ReadyVetGo #VetMentorship #VeterinaryStudent #NewGradVet #VetSchoolLife #MentorshipMatters #VeterinaryPodcast #VetMedCommunity #VeterinaryWellness #EarlyCareerVet #FeedbackCulture #PsychologicalSafety #VeterinaryLeadership #DVM

What really keeps vet techs in the field for 20 years? What does true mentorship look like behind the scenes in vet med? And why are RVTs the unsung heroes of every successful veterinary practice?In this powerful episode of Ready Vet Go, Dr. Danny Rabwin sits down with Mallory, a seasoned Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), educator, and shelter volunteer, for a deeply honest conversation about the highs, lows, laughs, and lessons from two decades in veterinary medicine.🎙️ Topics we cover:How to find your forever clinic (and why culture matters)The RVT’s role in mentorship & medical decision-makingTeaching the next generation of vet techsNavigating transitions from tech to manager to educatorPet adoptions, shelter stories, and the truth about bringing work homeWhether you're a new vet, a student, a tech, or just someone who loves animals, this episode delivers real stories, expert advice, and relatable moments from the trenches of vet med.🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — and share this with someone who’s thinking about entering veterinary medicine!👇 Drop your questions or stories about mentorship in the comments!ep. 4#VeterinaryMedicine #VetTechLife #RVT #VetMentorship #ReadyVetGo #VeterinaryPodcast #VetMedSupport #VetStudents #AnimalHealth #VetClinicLife #ShelterMedicine #VetSchool #VetTechProblems #MentorshipMatters #ReadyVetGoPodcast

Step into the heart of Ready Vet Go as host Dr. Dani Rabwin honors the mentor who shaped his career, Dr. Mike “Buff” Buffum—veterinarian, Air Force officer, coal-miner-turned-animal-nutritionalist-turned-practice-owner, and tireless advocate for client-focused care.In this emotionally rich episode, discover:Mentor & Mentee Bond: How a chance meeting led to decades of shared wisdom—cowboy medicine, emergency shifts, and beyond.Unconventional Journeys: Dr. Buff’s $10-bet GED-to-veterinary-degree story proves that opportunity favors the bold.Building Culture: The secret behind a practice where associates thrive, clients feel heard, and teammates cover each other.Hands-On Leadership: Why “staying involved” in daily clinic life is the most powerful management strategy.Mentorship Pearls: Practical tips for mentors and mentees—set clear roles, share responsibility, follow up on cases, and always keep learning.🔗 Quick Links ► Ready Vet Go Mentorship Program: readyvetgo.com/mentorship ► Email Us: info@readyvetgo.com👍 Like, Share, and Subscribe to lift up the next generation of veterinarians.💬 Comment Below: What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve received from a mentor?⏱ Timestamps0:00 Intro & Emotional Welcome1:04 Dr. Buff’s Unlikely Vet School Bet ($10 Story)6:00 From Navy Flight Decks to Emergency Clinics12:19 Launching a Multi-Doctor Practice & Culture Creation20:00 Empowering Associates & Distributed Responsibility27:05 Investing in Ultrasound, Cytology & In-House Diagnostics33:00 Community Engagement & Client-Centered Events41:03 Formalizing Mentorship: Lessons for Mentors & Mentees55:30 Final Pearls: Joy, Optimism & “Best Is Yet to Come”ep. 3 #ReadyVetGo #VeterinaryMentorship #PracticeLeadership #VetMedLife #ClientFocusedCare #CareerJourney #VeterinaryMedicine #DVM #VeterinaryStudent

Ever wondered how a Pony Club rider becomes a globe-trotting veterinarian and mentor? 🐎✈️In this candid Ready Vet Go episode, Dr. Dani Rabwin sits down with Dr. Natasha Lefkowitz to unpack her journey across continents, species, and career pivots:🌱 Early Passion How Pony Club ignited a lifelong love of animal care🎓 Vet School Adventures Drum circles in Santa Cruz, Himalayan yak research, and the power of initiative🚚 Solo Practice Realities Triumphs, mishaps (yes, wrapping a truck around a barn counts!), and the cost of flying solo🦍 Wild Pivot Three months tracking gorillas in West Africa—and discovering her next calling🐶 Small Animal Shift Why small-animal medicine felt like “coming home,” and how to leverage your network🤝 Mentorship Matters How reaching out, giving back, and building relationships fuels growthWhether you’re a new-grad DVM, a seasoned veterinarian, or dreaming of a career U-turn, Dr. Natasha’s story proves your veterinary degree is a ticket to endless possibilities.⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro & Pony Club Beginnings02:17 Nepal Yak Research & Vet School Memories07:25 Solo Practice Wins & Wrecks16:17 Conservation Veterinary Pivot23:20 Small Animal Clinic Switch30:36 Mentorship & Paying It Forward👍 Like if you believe veterinary mentorship changes lives!💬 Comment your biggest “aha!” moment or share how mentorship shaped your career.🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights, tips, and real-talk stories from top vets.ep. 2#ReadyVetGo #VeterinaryMentorship #VetLife #DrNatashaLefkowitz #NewGradVets #CareerPivot #ConservationVet #SmallAnimalMedicine #VetStories #MentorshipMatters

Discover how strategic mentorship, emotional intelligence, and shelter-medicine know-how can accelerate the success of early-career veterinarians.In this Ready Vet Go Podcast conversation, host Dr. Danny Rabwin interviews Dr. “Hawk” Hawkins, Executive Director of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA), about building sustainable veterinary careers, leading teams, and turning setbacks into growth opportunities.🎯 What You’ll Learn – Proven mentorship tactics new-grad veterinarians can apply today – How shelter medicine experience sharpens clinical and leadership skills – Emotional-intelligence tools for diffusing exam-room stress – Inside look at organized veterinary medicine and advocacy work – Leadership pearls for balancing multiple roles without burnout⏱ Chapters 00:00 Intro & why EI matters in the exam room 01:44 Meet Dr. “Hawk” Hawkins – 25-year journey in vet med 05:55 From GP to shelter medicine: skills, surprises, rewards 13:08 Evolution of modern shelter practice & population medicine 19:09 Leadership path: SCVMA, CVMA & association “Kool-Aid” 24:55 Biggest clinical mistake, recovery, and growth lesson 31:22 Early-career leadership tips inside any clinic 37:20 Building community: why VMAs and networking matter 42:55 Quick-fire Q&A with Dr. Hawkins 45:46 Ready Vet Go remote mentorship – how it works & sign-up info🔗 Resources & Links – Learn more & join the Ready Vet Go mentorship community: https://readyvetgo.co – Southern California VMA (SCVMA): https://scvma.org💡 Subscribe Weekly episodes feature industry leaders, practice owners, and specialists who reveal the soft-skill strategies and clinical insights that vet school leaves out.📣 Connect with Ready Vet Go Instagram: @readyvetgo_ LinkedIn: Ready Vet Go TikTok: @readyvetgo_ep. 1#VeterinaryMentorship #EarlyCareerVets #VetMedPodcast #DVM #dvmotivation #veterinarystudent #veterinarian #veterinarycareers