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21/05/2025

I believe in it. 😅 Do you?

My stories go on and on.

What are some of yours, vet community?

07/05/2025

Louder for the people in the back!!! 🫶🏻 Burn out has hit me twice now in just 11 years. Once as a new grad vet and again recently as a working mama trying to do all the things.

For me, burnout didn’t come from the medicine. It came from my lack of boundaries. I didn’t just blur the lines, I erased them. 
In general practice, I gave my personal cell to clients.
 In ER, I’d stalk the hospital census before my shift even started.
 As a leader, I checked our work chats, emails, and practice management software hourly…even on my days off up until bedtime.
 I was constantly “on,” and it drained every part of me.

What helped me heal? Well… let’s just say, this SAHM thing is a much needed break. My self control plummeted juggling working mama life. I am grateful to get this chance now to recenter myself and focus on what is most important to me.

Learn from my mistakes by creating AND maintaining better boundaries. Real ones. Don’t erase them. Take care of yourself.

Start with one boundary. Protect it fiercely. Then build from there.

What are some of your boundaries?

09/02/2025

Hey vet med, keep being a badass. 💪🏼♥️

When you have that tough case you can’t figure out or a misdiagnosis… just remember this sentiment. You have a lot on your plate and are doing a great job.

Don’t underestimate the power of “I don’t know, but we will figure it out together” when faced with a tough case.

What species is your favorite to treat??? ⤵️⤵️

06/02/2025

I miss being a doctor on the floor some days. It is definitely bittersweet.

There is nothing better than saving a pet’s life and knowing that together, you and your team, accomplished that. Seeing the happiness on the family’s face on discharge day is a feeling I wish I could bottle up and save for a bad day. 🤪

While I don’t get to feel that feeling directly anymore, I love being able to support and celebrate a team that accomplishes amazing things each day. They inspire me!!

From seeing exotics when no one else will to hopping on the phone to calm down a scared pet parent, their impact is felt all across our community. I am so proud of their hard work each and every day. Emergency is not easy, but it is hands down the most rewarding work (in my opinion 😙).

A big focus for me in 2025 is really focusing on our team and how they want to grow. How can I support them in this? I love working for a company that thinks about this constantly, and I can’t wait to see all the things we can accomplish as a hospital!

Check out some of the things they have been up to! 😻 Emergency vet med is full of surprises!

Which picture catches your attention the most??

09/01/2025

Words cannot express how amazing it has been to watch these four doctors grow into badass ER vets. 🫶🏻🤗😻 Seeing you take feedback like champs and develop has been so so amazing. It is super bittersweet, as we wish we could hang onto all of you!!!! Your next hospital is oh so lucky to have you, and you will always be a part of the VEG CLT fam!! 🚀

02/01/2025

Happy Birthday Sophie girl! We love you so much, and words cannot express how grateful we are you pulled through everything from birth!

Not only did you recover like a champ from a major surgery on day 3 of your life, but you have lived life already with such a fun loving, sweet, silly personality.

We are so happy you came into our lives, and we love getting to know you!!

Happy first birthday littlest love. ♥️🥰

28/12/2024

A reminder in a szn of highlights…

Featuring:
1. Appt number for my babe as we navigate her health this year.
2. A rare mama/papa date night where I got out of my daily athleisure to enjoy time with my favorite person
3. Our holiday photo shoot (this actually went quite well 🤪)
4. That time we both got a vomiting GI bug at the same time (oh and I’ve gotten it 3x now this year 🤮🫠)
5. That time we finally got away to FL with our besties (planned for months) only to leave my family and work in a Hurricane Helene power outage 😪 for the entire 3 days (what are the odds!?)
6. 3/4 pets have had health issues this year. Thankfully all on the mend, but I had to make some difficult timing decisions that brought a lot of guilt (and empathy for my clients in my shoes).
7. That time I accidentally shut the door on her hand 😪 (thankfully all was ok)
8. Me trying to get back in a work out routine only to break it a week or two later.
9. Feeling good after some “me time” pampering and getting my hair done.

What are you bringing with you into 2025?? ⤵️ #2025

09/12/2024

“I could never do what you do. I care too much about animals.”

Let me start by saying that I know this sentiment is not meant with ill will. I think that most of its meaning relates to people being uncomfortable around pets in pain or in performing euthanasia.

It is important to note that vet professionals struggle with this too. What helps us do our job is that we do everything we can to advocate for pets to treat and prevent pain and suffering.

I bring this up because it can be a big trigger for vet professionals who care deeply about their patients…often at the hands of burn out and compassion fatigue.

The holidays bring a tough time of year for vet professionals. Money is tight. Emotions are high. Euthanasia numbers increase. It’s hard.

Consider a reframe on this sentiment. Thanking your vet professionals for their hard work and remembering that we are here to work together as a team. Share your goals for your fur baby with us so we can make sure we are aligned and communicating well. We love your animals too and want the best for them. ♥️

04/12/2024

As we close out the year, it is a good time to reflect on the experiences we had—both the highs and the lows. Each moment has shaped us and brought us to where we are today.

2024 pushed me harder than I have ever been pushed before. The year started out with a bang with Sophie’s birth, surgery and postpartum eclampsia. It rounded out with her having a balloon dilation, and SO far, she is doing great!! I also found that juggling two kids while working was harder than I thought. There were many days I second guessed my path, felt lost and wondered if I could sustain what I was doing.

While I am still finding my rhythm, I found a way back to my why… prioritizing family while helping people and pets when they need it most! On top of that, I love my team and ensuring we provide a good work environment where they feel valued and love their job. ER life is not for everyone, but there is nothing I love more than being there for families through tough times. This year’s experiences provided me with a new layer of empathy, and I have renewed energy and connection to this working vet mama journey.

The holiday spirit is all about togetherness, gratitude, and spreading joy. I’m here for it. Cheers to 2025!

10/11/2024

VEG Carolina’s with the first NFL partnership. Only fitting our mascot is a panther. 🤗✌🏼🚀

For any pet emergency, VEG provides 24/7 emergency care with 89 locations nationwide!

Our Carolina hospitals are located in Charlotte, Cary, Asheville, Greenville and Charleston! Call and speak to a vet at at any hour.

Check us out veg.com

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