Ep. 85: Pain Relief, Ketamine, & Ego: From ER to Micro Mobile Practice in Guelph; Meet Dr. Lisa Kril

About this episode

Dr. Lisa Kril discusses her journey from emergency vet to running a micro mobile practice in Guelph, focusing on pain relief and client connection.

Dr Lisa Kril has a micro mobile practice in Guelph, Ontario where she provides housecalls for acupuncture, euthanasia and comfort care. Her primary focuses are pain relief, and comfort - while providing a cozy supportive experience for pet owners and pets alike. She also works as an emergency vet, and in a referral rehabilitation practice. Her mobile practice has allowed her to feel so many sparks of joy and connection, and complete a work day without her shoulders being around her ears. Topics covered in this episode: Dr. Lisa's journey of transitioning from an RVT into a vet and how her prior experiences helped her start and shape her own practice as a recent graduate Why niching down as a house call vet is the key to being better and happier at your job How putting your ego aside and asking for help is a valuable asset as a house call vet and allows your clients to recognize that you truly care about their pets The beauty of the intimacy you create with your clients and how that permits them to ask more vulnerable questions and connect on a deeper level Dr. Lisa's pyramid approach to pain management and the most overlooked things that can make the biggest difference in your…

People in this episode

Host: Eve Harrison

Guest: Dr. Lisa Kril

Topics covered

• pain relief
• mobile veterinary practice
• house calls
• vet career transition
• client connection
• pain management
• veterinary education

Keywords

• veterinary
• house calls
• acupuncture
• euthanasia
• comfort care
• pain management
• vet education
• client relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: House Call Vet Academy, Instagram, solacevet.com

Places: Guelph

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