Ready Vet Go

Ready Vet Go

por Dani Rabwin
MedicinaMascotas y animales
Temporada 1

Bring Back the Fun: Leadership, Grit & Real-World Mentorship | Ready Vet Go

Are we training vets to lead—or to chase grades? How do we build grit without burning out? Host Dr. Dani Rabwin sits down with Dr. Peter Weinstein for an energizing deep dive into leadership, resilience, and bringing the fun back to vet med—without skipping the hard stuff. Perfect for new grads, students, and anyone building healthy, high-trust hospital cultures. In this episode, you’ll learn: The origin story of a “leadership guru”: lifelong follower → practice owner → MBA → mentor Why fear kills growth—and practical ways to reframe risk while staying safe/ethical Grit vs. burnout: modeling mistakes, normalizing failure, and building psychological safety Pass/Fail & PBL: how assessment models shape collaboration, confidence, and readiness Communication > memorization: how to find answers fast and build client trust Why 3+ DVM teams accelerate learning and reduce stress Servant leadership: bottom-up culture, listening first, empowering teams “Fun injectors” that boost morale without lowering clinical standards Who this is for Early-career veterinarians & interns Veterinary students (any year, any track) Mentors, medical directors, practice owners Hospital managers & team leads building resilient cultures Faculty/curriculum designers exploring PBL & pass/fail Timestamps: 00:00 Intro — leadership, grit & bringing the fun back 03:14 Follower → leader: ownership, MBA, mindset shifts 08:52 Fear vs. growth: safe steps to try procedures and learn in public 13:40 Modeling mistakes: the mentorship exercise that unlocks grit 18:05 Pass/Fail & PBL: teamwork over perfectionism 23:47 Communication as a clinical skill: trust, clarity, outcomes 28:21 Multi-doctor advantage: daily consults, faster learning, less stress 33:09 Culture design: servant leadership + bottom-up ideas 38:12 Make it fun: low-lift rituals that raise morale 42:30 Action list for new grads: day-one leadership moves Resources mentioned Leadership onboarding programs at vet schools Organized vet medicine pathways: local VMA, CVMA/SAVMA, VetPartners Ready Vet Go mentorship packs, small-group role-play & skills training Ready Vet Go — because mentorship matters, and vets shouldn’t have to go it alone. Follow: @readyvetgo_ Contact: info@pacificlensstudios.com #leadership #grit #communication #vetmed #ReadyVetGo
T1 · E13
27 dic 2025
52:55

RVT Retention & Mentorship That Works (Alt-Route Paths + VTS Tracks) | Ready Vet Go

How do we keep great technicians in vet med—and build mentorship that actually lasts? What can veterinarians learn from RVTs about communication, culture, and training? Host Dr. Dani Rabwin sits down with Phil Snow, RVT—military veteran turned RVT, educator, and co-founder of an alternate-route vet tech school—for a candid conversation about career pathways, mentorship, VTS specialization, the mid-level debate, and avoiding (and owning) mistakes. In this episode, you’ll learn: Military → medicine: leadership lessons and entering vet med via the kennel Tech → teacher → school founder: building an alternate-route RVT program in SoCal Vet–tech partnership: case discussions, med checks, and speaking up effectively Mentorship models that work: compensation, growth, and the “training RVT” role Career ladders beyond the clinic: VTS, insurance, reps, teaching, research, public sector Burnout reality (often 7–10 years) and practical retention strategies Alternate-route vs AVMA programs: who each path serves and why Mid-level practitioner debate: opportunities, risks, and accountability Owning mistakes: the “wrong-leg shave” story and building better safeguards Timestamps: 00:00 Intro — Phil Snow, RVT: why techs matter 3:18 Kennel → assistant → mentors paying for school 07:42 - RVT to educator: guest lectures to full-time teaching 11:05 - Building an alternate-route tech school (SoCal campuses) 15:10 - Military lessons: discipline, responsibility, leadership 18:44 - Vet–tech communication: raising concerns without conflict 23:02 - Mentorship models: training techs, compensation, “training RVT” role 27:36 - Career ladders: VTS, insurance, rep roles, teaching, public sector 32:15 - Alternate-route vs AVMA degrees: who each serves, VTNE destination 36:48 - Mid-level practitioner debate: promise, pitfalls, accountability 41:30 - Owning mistakes: wrong-leg prep + better checklists 45:05 - What’s next: accreditation goals, keeping talent in vet med Resources mentioned OC Veterinary Assistant School (alternate-route RVT training) California Registered Veterinary Technicians Association (advocacy & policy) VTS pathways (ECC, Anesthesia, Dentistry, and more) Ready Vet Go — because mentorship matters, and vets shouldn’t have to go it alone. Follow: @readyvetgo_ Contact: info@pacificlensstudios.com #readyvetgo #RVT #veterinarymentorship #vetmed #veterinarypodcast
T1 · E12
13 dic 2025
47:45

New-Grad ER Survival Kit: Mentorship, Scripts, and Open-ER Trust | Ready Vet Go

How do you build real confidence when your first job is solo ER overnights? Can open, transparent care and shared decision-making transform client trust? Host Dr. Dani Rabwin is joined by Dr. Morgan Stoddard, DVM (UIUC ’20) for a fast, practical deep dive into ER mentorship, communication that lowers stress, and leadership that leads with love. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why structured ER mentorship matters—especially on solo overnights Client language that lowers the load: “I’m the recommender; you’re the decider” Trust-builders you can use immediately (narrate-the-exam, in-room X-rays/laptop, let clients listen) How to bring “open ER” transparency to any clinic—no remodel required Mistakes & recoveries: dystocia hemorrhage stabilization + when to phone a mentor Owning outcomes: communicating clearly after a “negative explore” following prior R&A Feedback that helps: lead with love, tailor delivery, and use a “wins box” Confidence scripts for “You look so young!” and curbside → face-to-face transitions Burnout to fit: when to pivot and how to find the right mentorship structure Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Dr. Morgan Stoddard—ER path, UIUC ’20, why confidence is built (not born) 03:02 – First job reality: solo overnights during curbside and the hidden upsides 03:02 - Solo overnights during curbside: reality + hidden upsides 07:18 -Scripts that save you: recommender/decider + looking things up gracefully 11:06 - Shared decisions, not sales: reducing moral weight 15:20 - Open ER transparency: narrate-the-exam, X-rays in-room, stethoscope listening 20:44 - Case lessons: dystocia hemorrhage & phone-a-mentor 26:03 - “Negative explore” after prior R&A: owning outcomes + next steps 31:12 - Leading with love: feedback, safety, and the wins box 36:25 - Curbside → face-to-face: age comments + clinical presence 41:10 Resources mentioned Sample “recommender/decider” scripts (ER & GP) Narrate-the-exam + transparency checklist Tough-case debrief template (+ wins box idea) Ready Vet Go — because mentorship matters, and vets shouldn’t have to go it alone. Follow: @readyvetgo_ Contact: info@pacificlensstudios.com #ERveterinary #mentorship #communication #vetmed #ReadyVetGo
T1 · E11
6 dic 2025
1:00:05

Are We Choosing the Wrong Vets? Dr. G Exposes Vet School Admissions, Burnout & EQ Gaps

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 requires Real-life board complaint stories — and how emotional intelligence helps prevent them How mentors can pick up the phone for their mentees in moments of crisis What 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 it Condolence card wins, thank-you boxes, and how to hold on to why you started this journey Whether 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
T1 · E10
19 sept 2025
41:42

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Dr. G’s Raw Truth on Mentorship, Ownership & Emotional Intelligence

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 Covered The real ROI of mentorship: stories that changed his life Why early-career vets aren’t failing — the system is Emotional intelligence as a teachable skill (and why it’s missing from vet school) Leadership lessons from the exam room and the boardroom What to watch for when choosing your first job Why mentorship needs structure — not just “I’m here if you need me” The truth about burnout, corporate buyouts, and imposter syndrome This 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
T1 · E9
19 sept 2025
32:24

Surviving Vet School’s Harsh Reality: How Mentorship Saved My Career

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
T1 · E8
19 sept 2025
41:29

From Rejection to Relief: Dr. G’s Real Talk on Vet Life, Mentorship & Mistakes

In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode of Ready Vet Go, Dr. Dani sits down with Dr. Greg Gstrein—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 skills Dr. 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 gift How early-career vets can survive mentorship gaps What relief veterinarians owe their clients and the team How to communicate through grief, mistakes, and misdiagnosis The power of shared decision-making and empathy in client care Business tips for starting your own relief practice Why 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
T1 · E7
19 sept 2025
57:02

Emergency Vet. New Mom. Mentor. How Dr. Tasha Found Her Path (and Power) in Vet Med

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 practice Relief vet lifestyle (and the real challenges behind the glamor) Mistakes that changed her career—and why we need M&M Rounds in vet med How to ask for help and bounce ideas off colleagues In-home euthanasia and rediscovering purpose Mentoring 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
T1 · E6
19 sept 2025
1:08:24

Vet Student Flips the Script: Dr. Dani in the Hot Seat on Mentorship, Mistakes & Mental Health

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 student Being a strong mentee (and why that matters) Red flags in mentorship promises The hard truth about early-career attrition Creating psychological safety in feedback The value of community and shared experience How 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
T1 · E5
19 sept 2025
39:21

🎧 Inside the Life of an RVT: Mentorship, Medicine & Real Talk | Ready Vet Go Podcast

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-making Teaching the next generation of vet techs Navigating transitions from tech to manager to educator Pet adoptions, shelter stories, and the truth about bringing work home Whether 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
T1 · E4
19 sept 2025
40:45
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