About this episode

This episode discusses the rise of relief veterinarians, the factors contributing to burnout, and strategies for sustainable relief work.

Relief work has grown quickly in veterinary medicine, and this episode dives into why more vets are choosing it, where burnout can show up, and how to build a sustainable path if relief is on your radar. Meredith and Joe talk with Dr. Andrew Ciccolini of Colorado State University and Serenity Vet. More veterinarians are choosing relief work than in years past Why vets are drawn to relief: flexibility, autonomy, variety, and higher pay potential Common burnout drivers: overcommitting shifts, unpredictable income, taxes/admin work, and isolation Why a financial plan matters before going full-time relief Tips for success: boundaries, skill-building, and knowing your numbers Andrew’s best advice: be okay with being okay Resources: Burnout in Relief Veterinary Practice whitepaper: https://serenity.vet/burnout-study-among-relief-locum-veterinarians Andrew Ciccolini on Instagram: @okay_vet Andrew Ciccolini on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ac-dvm Serenity.vet: https://serenity.vet Interested in financial planning built for veterinarians? Learn more or book a free intro call at allvetfinancial.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Meredith Jones, Joe

Guest: Dr. Andrew Ciccolini

Topics covered

• relief veterinarians
• burnout
• financial planning
• veterinary medicine
• work-life balance
• career choices

Keywords

• relief work
• veterinarians
• burnout
• financial plan
• boundaries
• autonomy
• flexibility
• career sustainability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Colorado State University, Serenity Vet, Burnout in Relief Veterinary Practice, allvetfinancial.com

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