Ep 187: Where Are All the Food Animal Vets? Part 2, With Dr. Marissa Hake

So You're a Vet, Now What?With Dr. Marissa HakeEpisode Description Welcome to the 'So You're a Vet, Now What?' Podcast! In this episode, our fantastic host, Dr. Moriah McCauley, delves into the world of mentorship in the food animal sector. Join her as she continues her conversation with Dr. Marissa Hake, a passionate advocate for mentorship in veterinary medicine. They explore the landscape of mentorship in food animal medicine, discussing the challenges and opportunities it presents.Dr. Marissa emphasizes the importance of well-rounded mentorship, including mentorship not only in veterinary skills but also in the business of agriculture. The conversation touches on the need for support within rural practices and the unique challenges they face. They propose innovative solutions like collaborative mentorship efforts among smaller clinics in rural areas and structured mentor-mentee relationships that set clear expectations and milestones.The discussion also explores the impact of social media on new veterinarians and the fear of failure in a highly connected world. Dr. Moriah and Dr. Marissa share their thoughts on building confidence and finding support in a profession that demands resilience.The episode concludes by highlighting the significance of mentorship in the business aspects of agriculture and the need to provide resources, training, and support for veterinarians to succeed in this multifaceted field. Mentorship is not just about clinical skills; it's about understanding the entire agricultural business and helping new graduates thrive in a diverse and challenging environment.If you're a veterinary student, recent graduate, or simply interested in the world of food animal medicine, this podcast episode will provide valuable insights and advice to set you on the path to success. Join us as we navigate the intricate world of mentorship in veterinary medicine and discover how to build a thriving career in food animal practice.Episode Outline [00:00] Episode intro [01:44] Dr.  Moriah McCauley welcomes Dr.  Marissa Hake [02:33] Landscape of food animal medicine in regards to mentorship [06:00] Dr. Marissa talks about the fear of failure[10:20] Implementing mentorship is rural veterinary clinics [16:21] Episode outro[16:48] The end Quotes “The other thing is for a successful veterinarian is not only mentorship  in veterinary skills,  but it's mentorship in the business of agriculture.” Mentorship needs to be well-rounded like we talked about earlier. It takes the community and the support there. It takes support and mentorship within the clinic, right?Mentorship is not just about clinical skills; it's about understanding the entire agricultural business and helping new graduates thrive in a diverse and challenging environment.I fully understand the strain that goes on the practice owner, on the mentor, because like you said, some of them are one-man bands. It is a lot to take on a new grad financially, time-wise, emotionally, to take on a new grad, to field all those calls all the time at any hour of the day.Connect with Dr. Marissa HakeWebsiteFacebookInstagram