Is Opening More Vet Schools Insanity? | Dr. Josh Rosen on Fixing Vet Med | Irreplaceable Truths
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Dr. Gershon Alaluf and Dr. Josh Rosen discuss the challenges and systemic failures in veterinary medicine, including the impact of hiring practices and the importance of mental health for practitioners.
What happens to clinical medicine when operations managers are hired straight out of places like Bed Bath & Beyond, The Gap, or 7-Eleven to control the daily workflow of a veterinary hospital? What is the dangerous coping mechanism that practitioners hide behind when they choose to put everyone else first—except themselves? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf for an insightful, inspiring episode of Irreplaceable Truths. In this conversation, special guest Dr. Josh Rosen brings a rare, bird's-eye perspective on what is working, what is broken, and what veterinary teams are actually experiencing in real time. Packed with professional wisdom, emotional insights, and authentic experiences, this episode offers critical, raw lessons for veterinarians, veterinary students, and animal care professionals navigating modern medicine. 🎧 What you'll discover: – The Mismatch of Expectations: Why "gold standard" school training fails to prepare new grads for the realities of client outpatient costs. – Therapy as a Clinical Tool: Overcoming imposter syndrome and the fear of looking weak by using professional therapy to protect your career. – The Vertical Integration Crisis: Why hiring retail…
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