Is It Burnout, Or Is It a Financial Trap?

Is It Burnout, Or Is It a Financial Trap?

June 30, 2026 · 1h 6m

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This episode discusses the financial challenges faced by veterinarians and the mindset needed for financial freedom.

Most veterinarians graduate knowing how to save lives. Almost none of them graduate knowing how to manage money, price their services without guilt, or build a business they can actually exit one day. In this episode, financial advisors Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett, from Florida Veterinary Advisors, get honest about the financial realities of veterinary medicine, the guilt, the misconceptions, the burnout that isn’t really burnout, and the practice ownership mistakes that are quietly eroding what should be one of the most rewarding careers there is. This isn’t a conversation about investment products or spreadsheets. It’s about the mindset and habits that either build financial freedom or silently prevent it, and why so many intelligent, dedicated professionals end up on the wrong side of that line. If you’re a new graduate, a practice owner, or somewhere in between, and money feels like the thing nobody in your profession talks about honestly, this one’s for you. SPONSOR: Ultra Pet Check out Ultra Pets' new range here: https://ultra-pet.co.za/product/premium-recipe-adult/ Connect with Dr Carra: Website: https://drcarra.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carra LinkedIn…

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