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Why do so many equine vets burn out in silence? Can boundaries really exist in such a demanding field? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Dr. Chelsey Fishenfeld for a raw, revealing episode of Irreplaceable Truths about the emotional demands of equine medicine, the financial realities no one talks about, and how early-career veterinarians can begin setting boundaries without losing their compassion. With hard-earned experience and practical insight, Dr. Fishenfeld breaks the silence on what it really takes to survive and grow in this field.What you’ll discover:Why boundaries are essential in emotionally intense veterinary rolesWhat a day in the life of an equine vet really looks likeHow 75 Hard reshaped her outlook on work-life balanceThe truth about financial pressure and client pushbackHow emotional intelligence helps sustain a career in veterinary medicineWho will love this episode:Equine veterinarians & large animal vetsEarly-career veterinary professionalsVeterinarians redefining work-life balancePractice owners building emotionally intelligent teamsAnimal lovers fascinated by the equine worldAnyone navigating boundaries in a caregiving professionStay Connected:Like this video if you found value in this discussion!Drop your questions or share your veterinary stories in the comments.Subscribe & hit the bell icon to never miss an episode.Resources Mentioned:Email Dr. Fishenfeld: [email protected] on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.StudiosContact: [email protected]:00:00 Introduction and Dr. Fishenfeld’s journey into equine medicine 03:55 Mentorship, horse-girl beginnings, and clinical identity 07:27 Balancing burnout, emergencies, and boundaries 12:05 Financial disconnect and payment struggles in equine care 18:44 When compassion meets emotional labor in the field 26:05 What a real day in equine medicine looks like 33:00 Energy drinks, 75 Hard, and staying grounded 36:45 Equine medicine, motherhood, and the challenge of balance 39:12 Boundaries, depersonalization, and learning when to say no 43:01 Practicing emotional intelligence with difficult clients 47:20 Practicing—not perfecting—medicine 52:58 Controversial calls and clinical risk in emergencies 56:02 What technology and travel models are changing in equine careEp. 34#equinemedicine #earlycareervet #vetburnout