What if burnout isn’t the problem—but a symptom?

Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Dr. Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACPVM for a high-energy, truth-packed episode of Irreplaceable Truths.

From emergency room exhaustion to the rising threat of screwworms and misinformation, Dr. Lee pulls no punches on what’s hurting the profession—and how to fix it.

A board-certified specialist in preventive medicine and host of Vet Watch on DVM360, Dr. Lee shares insights from decades in ER, corporate leadership, academia, and public health.

Together they break down burnout, emotional labor, mentorship gaps, client misinformation, and the future of AI in veterinary care.

🎧 What you'll discover:

– Why “compassion fatigue” isn’t one-size-fits-all—and what truly leads to burnout

– How vet schools are selecting IQ over EQ (and why that matters)

– The missing mentorship crisis and how to rebuild it

– The AI dilemma: innovation, ethics, and misinformation in veterinary medicine

– Empowering technicians and redefining the “gold standard” of care

– The truth about vaccines, Lepto myths, and the coming threat of screwworms

🐾 Who will love this episode:

– Veterinarians & veterinary students

– ER and general practice professionals facing burnout

– Public health advocates and preventive medicine specialists

– Veterinary educators, leaders, and technicians

– Anyone curious about AI, ethics, and modern veterinary challenges

🎬 Timestamps:

00:00 – Burnout buckets: ER vs. day practice

01:50 – Pepperdine DBA & measuring stress (incl. salivary cortisol)

11:02 – AI in vet med—use it to enhance, not bypass, thinking

20:59 – Euthanasia context: ER vs. GP vs. home

33:31 – Why coping tips aren’t enough—address root causes

37:04 – Elevating vet techs to fix throughput

41:21 – Inside the NAVLE (fairness and “horses vs. zebras”)

55:38 – Vaccine myths & parasite prevention talking points

1:08:41 – New World screwworms—history, spread, U.S. readiness

1:15:33 – Closing thoughts & call to action

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📚 Resources Mentioned:

– Dr. Christopher Lee — Vet Watch on DVM360

– Ready Vet Go (Dr. Danny Rabin reference)

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

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Ep. 48

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