Veterinary Compassion Project

Dr. Erin Holder

With burnout and compassion fatigue at crisis levels among veterinarians, veterinary staff and animal care workers, we are failing our community. We can do better. We must do better. Join me here to talk story and get tips on living the veterinary life, how to cope with stress, employees, clients and learn how to thrive instead of survive. I am a compassion fatigue survivor and this is my gift to my beloved veterinary community.

  1. Healing The Past to Transform Your Future with Karie Gonia

    11/13/2025

    Healing The Past to Transform Your Future with Karie Gonia

    Karie Gonia is an Intuitive Family Constellation Facilitator, Reiki Master, Shamanic Practitioner, and Teacher known for her transformative healing work and inspiring speaking engagements. She specializes in uncovering and releasing hidden generational patterns, ancestral wounds, and emotional blocks that shape relationships, health, and personal growth. Drawing from her background in shamanic practices and energy healing, Karie creates a safe, grounded, and sacred space where profound breakthroughs occur. Through Family Constellation Therapy, she helps individuals, couples, and families recognize the unseen influences that may be holding them back and guides them toward alignment, clarity, and freedom. As a spiritual intuitive, Karie blends her gifts of clairvoyance, clairaudience, and empathic insight to channel messages from Spirit and ancestral wisdom. Her work bridges the mystical and the practical, empowering clients to step into their highest potential with compassion, courage, and confidence. In addition to private sessions and group constellations, Karie is a sought-after teacher and speaker, sharing her knowledge of generational healing, trauma recovery, and personal transformation with audiences across workshops, retreats, and conferences. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to help people heal deeply, love fully, and live awake in the center of their lives. In This Interview:  - Finding the courage to make a change before you hit a wall - Is the anxiety or sadness you’re carrying your own? - Why you can’t simple “think” your way through healing - How animals can be active participants in our healing - How to truly heal from compassion fatigue Interview Resources:  https://www.kariegonia.com/ IG: @kariegonia FB: facebook.com/KarieGoniaOfficial At Veterinary Compassion Project we believe that those who dedicate their lives to caring for animals deserve the same compassion and care they give to others. We are committed to raising awareness about the extreme emotional toll that comes with animal caregiving while providing essential support for your wellbeing. Through our resources, community, and guidance, we aim to empower veterinarians and animal care professionals to thrive both personally and professionally. 📍 Visit Us Online: veterinarycompassionproject.com IG: @veterinarycompassionproject FB: facebook.com/veterinarycompassionproject YT: youtube.com/@veterinarycompassionproject More about Dr. Erin Holder: At the heart of our mission is Dr. Erin Holder, a compassionate healer and esteemed veterinarian dedicated to supporting animal caregivers. With a passion for holistic care and a deep understanding of compassion fatigue, Dr. Holder leads our efforts to empower those who devote their lives to helping animals. In 2004, Dr. Holder founded one of the largest integrative veterinary hospitals in North America where she pioneered a holistic approach to animal care. Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, Chinese Tui-Na, Animal Ozone Therapy, and Animal Reiki, Dr. Holder’s hospital provided comprehensive care to a wide variety of animals, including cats, dogs, birds, exotics, and wildlife. Her innovative work was even featured on the debut series of National Geographic Wild’s Unlikely Animal Friends. After nearly two decades of serving animals and their caregivers, Dr. Holder made the difficult decision to sell her hospital in 2022 to address her own experience with compassion fatigue. In her own personal healing, she immersed herself in studying compassion fatigue—why it happens, how to prevent it, and ways overcome it. She completed certifications in meditation instruction and compassion fatigue training for healthcare professionals, dedicating herself to helping others navigate the emotional toll of veterinary work. See you on the next one!

    30 min
  2. Finding Joy, Purpose, and Holistic Healing in Yourself and Your Patients with Dr. Jody Bearman

    11/06/2025

    Finding Joy, Purpose, and Holistic Healing in Yourself and Your Patients with Dr. Jody Bearman

    Dr. Jody Bearman, DVM, CVH, CVA, CVCH, CVSMT graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BS in Bacteriology and from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine with a DVM in 1992. She worked in small town mixed practice (horses, farm animals, small animals) then small animal and exotic practice using Western medicine for 16 years. Wanting to help animals that couldn’t be diagnosed or treated with Western medicine and those that developed severe side effects from Western medicine, she took the Chi Institute for Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine mixed animal course and became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist in 2005. Dr. Jody was an instructor at the Chi Institute, the first of it’s kind outside of China. She is a certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist and practices tui-na (Chinese massage and physical therapy) and food therapy. She took courses in Advanced Applied Kinesiology (advanced manipulation, testing and treatment techniques) and became certified in Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy at The Healing Oasis Wellness Center, and is a member of the College of Animal Chiropractors. Dr. Jody is a graduate of the Pitcairn Institute for Veterinary Homeopathy and is a certified Veterinary Homeopath. She is a diplomate of classical homeopathy and certified classical homeopath, and has spoken at the Joint American Homeopathic Conference for the last 3 years. In This Interview:  - Dr. Jody Bearman’s path to vet school - Pressing pause as a step forward - Walking away isn’t failure - Pain can bring new perspective and new passion - Building her integrative practice and rediscovering homeopathy to help animals heal - Healing the healer matters - Animals who healed when their whole selves, not just symptoms, were treated - Restoring joy, purpose, and connection in your practice after burnout - Resources for vets ready to explore new paths to health, hope, and renewal Interview Resources:  https://anshenvet.com/ facebook.com/AnShenHolisticVet At Veterinary Compassion Project we believe that those who dedicate their lives to caring for animals deserve the same compassion and care they give to others. We are committed to raising awareness about the extreme emotional toll that comes with animal caregiving while providing essential support for your wellbeing. Through our resources, community, and guidance, we aim to empower veterinarians and animal care professionals to thrive both personally and professionally. 📍 Visit Us Online: veterinarycompassionproject.com IG: @veterinarycompassionproject FB: facebook.com/veterinarycompassionproject YT: youtube.com/@veterinarycompassionproject At the heart of our mission is Dr. Erin Holder, a compassionate healer and esteemed veterinarian dedicated to supporting animal caregivers. With a passion for holistic care and a deep understanding of compassion fatigue, Dr. Holder leads our efforts to empower those who devote their lives to helping animals. In 2004, Dr. Holder founded one of the largest integrative veterinary hospitals in North America where she pioneered a holistic approach to animal care. Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, Chinese Tui-Na, Animal Ozone Therapy, and Animal Reiki, Dr. Holder’s hospital provided comprehensive care to a wide variety of animals, including cats, dogs, birds, exotics, and wildlife. After nearly two decades of serving animals and their caregivers, Dr. Holder made the difficult decision to sell her hospital in 2022 to address her own experience with compassion fatigue. In her own personal healing, she immersed herself in studying compassion fatigue—why it happens, how to prevent it, and ways overcome it. She completed certifications in meditation instruction and compassion fatigue training for healthcare professionals, dedicating herself to helping others navigate the emotional toll of veterinary work.

    50 min
  3. From Burnout to Balance with Sara Wilkins

    10/30/2025

    From Burnout to Balance with Sara Wilkins

    Sara Wilkins is a licensed veterinary nurse who graduated from Michigan State University 28 years ago. She is certified in critical anesthesia and pain management as well as palliative care. Sara spent the majority of her career in anesthesia but was also very passionate about her time spent in medical oncology and clinical pathology. Sara is a yoga teacher with certifications in trauma informed/sensitive yoga approach, athletic performance, as well as YIN and chair yoga. She is also a licensed massage therapist and certified in Reiki for both humans and animals. In This Interview: 0:10 - The beginning of Sara's veterinary journey 3:02 - How burnout creeps in quietly 9:50 - In the middle of chaos, one breath can change everything 16:54 - The problem isn’t always personal, it’s systemic 22:18 - Learning to say “no” as a form of healing 29:01 - When business outweighs wellbeing, culture and people suffer 34:54 - Proof healing is possible Interview Resources: FB: facebook.com/SaraWilkinsYoga IG: @yogabysara_ Blue Dog Counseling for Veterinary Professionals: bluedogcounseling.com At Veterinary Compassion Project we believe that those who dedicate their lives to caring for animals deserve the same compassion and care they give to others. We are committed to raising awareness about the extreme emotional toll that comes with animal caregiving while providing essential support for your wellbeing. Through our resources, community, and guidance, we aim to empower veterinarians and animal care professionals to thrive both personally and professionally. 📍 Visit Us Online: veterinarycompassionproject.com IG: @veterinarycompassionproject FB: facebook.com/veterinarycompassionproject YouTube: youtube.com/@veterinarycompassionproject More about Dr. Erin Holder: At the heart of our mission is Dr. Erin Holder, a compassionate healer and esteemed veterinarian dedicated to supporting animal caregivers. With a passion for holistic care and a deep understanding of compassion fatigue, Dr. Holder leads our efforts to empower those who devote their lives to helping animals. In 2004, Dr. Holder founded one of the largest integrative veterinary hospitals in North America where she pioneered a holistic approach to animal care. Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, Chinese Tui-Na, Animal Ozone Therapy, and Animal Reiki, Dr. Holder’s hospital provided comprehensive care to a wide variety of animals, including cats, dogs, birds, exotics, and wildlife. Her innovative work was even featured on the debut series of National Geographic Wild’s Unlikely Animal Friends. After nearly two decades of serving animals and their caregivers, Dr. Holder made the difficult decision to sell her hospital in 2022 to address her own experience with compassion fatigue. In her own personal healing, she immersed herself in studying compassion fatigue—why it happens, how to prevent it, and ways overcome it. She completed certifications in meditation instruction and compassion fatigue training for healthcare professionals, dedicating herself to helping others navigate the emotional toll of veterinary work. “Having personally experienced compassion fatigue and witnessing the immense challenges faced by our profession, I hope to be part of the solution—giving a voice to the overwhelming exhaustion in our community and offering practical ways to restore well-being.” ~Dr. Erin Holder See you on the next one! 🩵

    41 min
  4. Elevating Veterinary Wellbeing through Not One More Vet (NOMV) with Gigi Tsontos

    10/13/2025

    Elevating Veterinary Wellbeing through Not One More Vet (NOMV) with Gigi Tsontos

    Gigi Tsontos, LCSW, MPA, aka, Angelique, joined Not One More Vet (NOMV) in January 2024. After studying Social Welfare Policy at the University of Kansas, Gigi spent two years in Mali West Africa as a Peace Corps Volunteer, returning to complete a Master of Science in Social Work at Columbia University and a second Masters in Public Administration from San Diego State University. Her career led her to work in social services, homeless services, mental health, victims’ rights, and nutrition supporting administrative roles and becoming a clinical social worker licensed in California and Kansas. Gigi lives in Kansas with her husband and 4 furry children. She sees the world as her home and has traveled extensively. NOMV is a vital organization dedicated to safeguarding the mental health and well-being of veterinarians across the globe. With a mission to survive and thrive within the veterinary community, NOMV offers peer support, educational resources, and a range of outreach programs. Through compassion and collaboration, NOMV empowers veterinarians to seek help, share experiences, and build a more resilient professional community. In This Interview:  - When you feel like you're carrying it all, it's vital to know where you can turn for support - Gigi's story - Managing the pet while managing our own hearts and the hearts of our clients - What if wellbeing skills were as fundamental to our training as clinical skills? - The simple, compassionate act of checking in - The weight of this work is too heavy to carry alone, and the beautiful truth is you don't have to Interview Resources: Not One More Vet (NOMV): nomv.org/ NOVM FB: facebook.com/NotOneMoreVet/ NOVM IG: instagram.com/notonemorevet At Veterinary Compassion Project we believe that those who dedicate their lives to caring for animals deserve the same compassion and care they give to others. We are committed to raising awareness about the extreme emotional toll that comes with animal caregiving while providing essential support for your wellbeing. Through our resources, community, and guidance, we aim to empower veterinarians and animal care professionals to thrive both personally and professionally. 📍 Visit Us Online: veterinarycompassionproject.com 🔹 VCP Restorative Retreat 2026: veterinarycompassionproject.com/retreat 📞 Join Our Monthly Support Call: veterinarycompassionproject.com/resources IG: @veterinarycompassionproject FB: facebook.com/veterinarycompassionproject YouTube: youtube.com/@veterinarycompassionproject More about Dr. Erin Holder:  At the heart of our mission is Dr. Erin Holder, a compassionate healer and esteemed veterinarian dedicated to supporting animal caregivers. With a passion for holistic care and a deep understanding of compassion fatigue, Dr. Holder leads our efforts to empower those who devote their lives to helping animals. In 2004, Dr. Holder founded one of the largest integrative veterinary hospitals in North America where she pioneered a holistic approach to animal care. Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, Chinese Tui-Na, Animal Ozone Therapy, and Animal Reiki, Dr. Holder’s hospital provided comprehensive care to a wide variety of animals, including cats, dogs, birds, exotics, and wildlife. Her innovative work was even featured on the debut series of National Geographic Wild’s Unlikely Animal Friends. After nearly two decades of serving animals and their caregivers, Dr. Holder made the difficult decision to sell her hospital in 2022 to address her own experience with compassion fatigue. In her own personal healing, she immersed herself in studying compassion fatigue—why it happens, how to prevent it, and ways overcome it. She completed certifications in meditation instruction and compassion fatigue training for healthcare professionals, dedicating herself to helping others navigate the emotional toll of veterinary work. See you on the next one!

    31 min
  5. Somatic Body Work with Lennon Molofsky

    09/11/2025

    Somatic Body Work with Lennon Molofsky

    Lennon Molofsky is a certified somatic coach and bodyworker - he is certified through the Strozzi Institute for Somatics, as well as the International Coaching Federation. Since 2013, he has immersed himself in the field of somatics. In addition to holding a private practice in Petaluma, Ca, and working with clients virtually on Zoom, Lennon works for the Strozzi Institute as an on-site bodyworker for participants enrolled in their coursework. Lennon’s focus is on helping people learn to live in their bodies to support them in creating the changes they want for themselves. In This Interview:  - What is Somatic Bodywork and why does it matter in medicine?  - What if asking for help wasn’t just a mindset shift, but a body-based practice? - Lennon’s Journey into Somatics - What if your presence, not just your skills - was the most healing part of your work? - Real healing isn’t a quick fix, it’s a daily, embodied commitment to change. Interview Resources: Lennon’s Somatic Coaching & Bodywork:  https://mindbodysomatics.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lennon-molofsky-7286aa187 At Veterinary Compassion Project we believe that those who dedicate their lives to caring for animals deserve the same compassion and care they give to others. We are committed to raising awareness about the extreme emotional toll that comes with animal caregiving while providing essential support for your wellbeing. Through our resources, community, and guidance, we aim to empower veterinarians and animal care professionals to thrive both personally and professionally. 📍 Visit Us Online: veterinarycompassionproject.com 🔹 VCP Restorative Retreat 2026: veterinarycompassionproject.com/retreat 📞 Join Our Monthly Support Call: veterinarycompassionproject.com/resources IG: @veterinarycompassionproject FB: facebook.com/veterinarycompassionproject YT: youtube.com/@veterinarycompassionproject More about Dr. Erin Holder:  At the heart of our mission is Dr. Erin Holder, a compassionate healer and esteemed veterinarian dedicated to supporting animal caregivers. With a passion for holistic care and a deep understanding of compassion fatigue, Dr. Holder leads our efforts to empower those who devote their lives to helping animals. In 2004, Dr. Holder founded one of the largest integrative veterinary hospitals in North America where she pioneered a holistic approach to animal care. Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, Chinese Tui-Na, Animal Ozone Therapy, and Animal Reiki, Dr. Holder’s hospital provided comprehensive care to a wide variety of animals, including cats, dogs, birds, exotics, and wildlife. Her innovative work was even featured on the debut series of National Geographic Wild’s Unlikely Animal Friends. After nearly two decades of serving animals and their caregivers, Dr. Holder made the difficult decision to sell her hospital in 2022 to address her own experience with compassion fatigue. In her own personal healing, she immersed herself in studying compassion fatigue—why it happens, how to prevent it, and ways overcome it. She completed certifications in meditation instruction and compassion fatigue training for healthcare professionals, dedicating herself to helping others navigate the emotional toll of veterinary work. See you on the next one!

    29 min
  6. The Art of Practicing Positive Leadership with Josh Vaisman of Flourish Veterinary Consulting

    08/14/2025

    The Art of Practicing Positive Leadership with Josh Vaisman of Flourish Veterinary Consulting

    Josh Vaisman MAPPCP, CCFP, believes all veterinary professionals deserve to feel fulfilled and energized in their work, each and every day. Through his company, Flourish Veterinary Consulting, he combines more than 25 years of veterinary experience, a master’s in applied positive psychology and coaching psychology, education in positive leadership and positive organizational scholarship, and a passion for guiding leaders to cultivate workplaces in which people thrive. He's also the author of the book, "Lead to Thrive: The Science of Crafting a Positive Veterinary Culture". Josh has taught the art of practicing positive leadership at hundreds of organizations, conferences, and events. To further his mission of empowering veterinary leaders with practical guidance, in 2024 he began pursuing graduate education in conflict management and applied positive communication at the University of Arkansas - Little Rock. When he’s not cultivating ways to elevate the veterinary community, Mr. Vaisman spends his time with his wife, Greta, and their many creatures in Firestone, Colorado. To fill his bucket, he’s a soccer-playing, reef-keeping, cookie-eating, beekeeper. In This Interview:  - What if the darkest point in your career became the start of something revolutionary? - Are you surviving in vet med, or actually thriving? - What if you could diagnose and treat your practice culture with the same precision you use on patients? - Why vet med needs to teach people skills - When your team feels like they matter, they stay Interview Resources: Website: flourish.vet FB: facebook.com/flourishveterinaryconsulting IG: @flourishveterinaryconsulting LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/flourish-veterinary-consulting At Veterinary Compassion Project we believe that those who dedicate their lives to caring for animals deserve the same compassion and care they give to others. We are committed to raising awareness about the extreme emotional toll that comes with animal caregiving while providing essential support for your wellbeing. Through our resources, community, and guidance, we aim to empower veterinarians and animal care professionals to thrive both personally and professionally. 📍 Visit Us Online: veterinarycompassionproject.com 🔹 VCP Restorative Retreat 2026: veterinarycompassionproject.com/retreat 📞 Join Our Monthly Support Call: veterinarycompassionproject.com/resources IG: @veterinarycompassionproject FB: facebook.com/veterinarycompassionproject YT: youtube.com/@veterinarycompassionproject More about Dr. Erin Holder:  At the heart of our mission is Dr. Erin Holder, a compassionate healer and esteemed veterinarian dedicated to supporting animal caregivers. With a passion for holistic care and a deep understanding of compassion fatigue, Dr. Holder leads our efforts to empower those who devote their lives to helping animals. In 2004, Dr. Holder founded one of the largest integrative veterinary hospitals in North America where she pioneered a holistic approach to animal care. Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, Chinese Tui-Na, Animal Ozone Therapy, and Animal Reiki, Dr. Holder’s hospital provided comprehensive care to a wide variety of animals, including cats, dogs, birds, exotics, and wildlife. Her innovative work was even featured on the debut series of National Geographic Wild’s Unlikely Animal Friends. After nearly two decades of serving animals and their caregivers, Dr. Holder made the difficult decision to sell her hospital in 2022 to address her own experience with compassion fatigue. In her own personal healing, she immersed herself in studying compassion fatigue—why it happens, how to prevent it, and ways overcome it. She completed certifications in meditation instruction and compassion fatigue training for healthcare professionals, dedicating herself to helping others navigate the emotional toll of veterinary work. See you on the next one!

    30 min
  7. Finding Healing in Horses with Trauma Therapist Dr. Rebecca Bailey

    07/17/2025

    Finding Healing in Horses with Trauma Therapist Dr. Rebecca Bailey

    Dr. Rebecca Bailey is a leading trauma therapist who specializes in complex case scenarios. With over 30 years of experience in the field, she remains dedicated to the belief that authenticity, common sense, and kindness are the most essential components of effective treatment. A lifelong equestrian and animal lover, Dr. Bailey continues to find that animals—particularly horses—have much to teach humans about curiosity, compassion, and connection. She is the author of Safe Kids: Smart Parents and Equine Connections, Polyvagal Principles: A Book of Story, Theory, Practice, and Hope, co-written with Margie McDonald and Jaycee Dugard. She is also the co-author of several peer-reviewed articles on abduction, high-conflict families, and, in collaboration with Dr. Stephen Porges and Jaycee Dugard, the concept of appeasement as a survival strategy. Dr. Bailey co-founded the Polyvagal Equine Institute to support the application of polyvagal principles in therapeutic and educational settings, using the power of horse-human interaction to foster connection and healing. Her work continues to bridge neuroscience, trauma recovery, and the healing power of the human-animal bond. In This Interview:  - What do horses teach us about healing? - What Is Polyvagal Theory? - Healing begins with presence, not perfection - How horses model what we forget - How healing can start with something as simple as brushing a horse - How connection, not isolation - is the real medicine - Healing for vets begins when you bring that compassion back home to yourself Interview Resources: polyvagalequineinstitute.com IG - @polyvagalequineinstitute FB - facebook.com/PolyvagalEquineInstitute VCP Retreat 2026: veterinarycompassionproject.com/retreat/ At Veterinary Compassion Project we believe that those who dedicate their lives to caring for animals deserve the same compassion and care they give to others. We are committed to raising awareness about the extreme emotional toll that comes with animal caregiving while providing essential support for your wellbeing. Through our resources, community, and guidance, we aim to empower veterinarians and animal care professionals to thrive both personally and professionally. 📍 Visit Us Online: veterinarycompassionproject.com 🔹 VCP Restorative Retreat 2026: veterinarycompassionproject.com/retreat 📞 Join Our Monthly Support Call: veterinarycompassionproject.com/resources IG: @veterinarycompassionproject FB: facebook.com/veterinarycompassionproject YT: youtube.com/@veterinarycompassionproject More about Dr. Erin Holder:  At the heart of our mission is Dr. Erin Holder, a compassionate healer and esteemed veterinarian dedicated to supporting animal caregivers. With a passion for holistic care and a deep understanding of compassion fatigue, Dr. Holder leads our efforts to empower those who devote their lives to helping animals. In 2004, Dr. Holder founded one of the largest integrative veterinary hospitals in North America where she pioneered a holistic approach to animal care. Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, Chinese Tui-Na, Animal Ozone Therapy, and Animal Reiki, Dr. Holder’s hospital provided comprehensive care to a wide variety of animals, including cats, dogs, birds, exotics, and wildlife. Her innovative work was even featured on the debut series of National Geographic Wild’s Unlikely Animal Friends. After nearly two decades of serving animals and their caregivers, Dr. Holder made the difficult decision to sell her hospital in 2022 to address her own experience with compassion fatigue. In her own personal healing, she immersed herself in studying compassion fatigue—why it happens, how to prevent it, and ways overcome it. She completed certifications in meditation instruction and compassion fatigue training for healthcare professionals, dedicating herself to helping others navigate the emotional toll of veterinary work. See you on the next one!

    36 min
  8. Why Every Veterinarian Needs a Financial Advisor with Joshua Abrahamson

    06/05/2025

    Why Every Veterinarian Needs a Financial Advisor with Joshua Abrahamson

    In this episode, I’m very excited to introduce you to someone special in my life and business… my financial advisor! Joshua Abrahamson has been part of the Econologics Financial Advisors team since 2018. He graduated from University of Memphis with a Bachelor’s degree in Business. He is also a Registered Financial Consultant® with the IARFC.  Josh has worked with over 200 private practice owners and associate households nationwide in the last six years at Econologics. He is dedicated to meeting with his clients on a monthly basis to stay in the loop of changes in the business and market climates. He has intimate knowledge on how to help veterinary practice owners utilize their greatest asset, their business, to create wealth so they may achieve their personal and professional goals to create a more secure and stable financial future.  Outside of work, his biggest priority is taking care of his kid, a 6 year old German Shepherd named Marley. He loves visiting wineries, traveling and golfing. In this interview:  -Meet my own financial advisor, Joshua Abrahamson! - Navigating the financial fog post-grad - Been practicing for years but haven’t built a financial plan yet? - You’re not failing - it’s just that no one taught you this part - Big decisions don’t have to mean big stress - How more and more vets are finding their way back to private practice - What they don’t tell you about selling your business - Your work is unique and so is your worth Interview Resources:  Econologics Financial Advisors: https://econologicsfinancialadvisors.com/about-us/meet-our-team/josh-abrahamson/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-abrahamson-rfc-b2487413b/ At Veterinary Compassion Project, we believe that those who dedicate their lives to caring for animals deserve the same compassion and care they give to others. We are committed to raising awareness about the extreme emotional toll that comes with animal caregiving and providing essential support and community for their wellbeing. Through our resources, community, and guidance, we aim to empower veterinarians and animal care professionals to thrive both personally and professionally. 📍 Visit us online: https://www.veterinarycompassionproject.com 🔹 VCP Restorative Retreat 2026: https://www.veterinarycompassionproject.com/retreat/ 📞 Join Our Monthly Support Call: https://www.veterinarycompassionproject.com/resources/ IG: instagram.com/veterinarycompassionproject FB: facebook.com/veterinarycompassionproject/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeterinaryCompassionProject More about Dr. Erin Holder:  At the heart of our mission is Dr. Erin Holder, a compassionate healer and esteemed veterinarian dedicated to supporting animal caregivers. With a passion for holistic care and a deep understanding of compassion fatigue, Dr. Holder leads our efforts to empower those who devote their lives to helping animals. In 2004, Dr. Holder founded one of the largest integrative veterinary hospitals in North America where she pioneered a holistic approach to animal care. Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, Chinese Tui-Na, Animal Ozone Therapy, and Animal Reiki, Dr. Holder’s hospital provided comprehensive care to a wide variety of animals, including cats, dogs, birds, exotics, and wildlife. After nearly two decades of serving animals and their caregivers, Dr. Holder made the difficult decision to sell her hospital in 2022 to address her own experience with compassion fatigue. In her own personal healing, she immersed herself in studying why compassion fatigue happens, how to prevent it, and ways overcome it. She completed certifications in meditation instruction and compassion fatigue training for healthcare professionals, dedicating herself to helping others navigate the emotional toll of veterinary work. See you on the next one!

    35 min

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With burnout and compassion fatigue at crisis levels among veterinarians, veterinary staff and animal care workers, we are failing our community. We can do better. We must do better. Join me here to talk story and get tips on living the veterinary life, how to cope with stress, employees, clients and learn how to thrive instead of survive. I am a compassion fatigue survivor and this is my gift to my beloved veterinary community.