A podcast about the full experience of working in the veterinary industry, for pet owners and veterinary experts.
Season 1: Now in Production
About the Podcast
The cost of veterinary care in the United States has increased to over 60% in the last 12 years, at a rate of twice that of inflation.
As Americans struggle to keep up with the cost of pet ownership, veterinarians are on the front lines of balancing expensive educational training, the rising costs of operating private veterinary clinics, the pressure of competing with animal hospitals owned by private equity, and wanting to provide the best services for customers who cannot always afford the care needed by their pets.
Bright Alert Responsive aims to present a complete picture of the state of the veterinary industry and its futures.
FAQ
Who can be interviewed on the podcast?
We’d love to speak with you if you have strong opinions or a unique insight that you think would be of interest to our listeners!
Topics we aim to cover in Season 1 are:
Things vets and techs knew before starting a career in veterinary medicine.
How to survive veterinary training - where to study, what to study, how to build a career.
What vets and techs wish more pet owners knew about - whether it’s pet care basics, pet behavior, pet relationships with owners or resources available to owners.
What do you love about working in veterinary medicine? What inspires you, what keeps you going on bad days?
What are the hardest things about working in veterinary medicine?
What do you wish you could change about the veterinary industry?
If you weren’t working in veterinary medicine, what would you be doing?
Do I need professional equipment to record?
No. We use audio recording software specifically made for podcasts, so if you have a microphone at home, that’s great! If you don’t, your laptop or even phone will be just fine. Our interview will be remotely recorded.
What about privacy?
We acknowledge that sharing your professional experiences may require discretion. We are open to anonymizing your interview and altering your voice to be less identifiable, within reason. You are not required to share your real identity on our podcast, but we will do our best to validate your credentials if you are chosen as an interview subject. Your