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Are we selecting the wrong people for vet school — and ignoring what really matters in practice? In this eye-opening episode of Irreplaceable Truths, host Dr. Gershon Alaluf is joined again by Dr. Brianna Armstrong, DVM, for a powerful conversation about culture, burnout, mentorship, and what metrics truly matter in vet med. Together, they pull no punches about corporate takeovers, emotional exhaustion, and how misaligned values are breaking the profession from the inside out.What you’ll discover:Why vet school admissions may be fueling the burnout crisisHow ACT and hard metrics are failing veterinarians and clients alikeThe power of practice culture, mentorship, and emotionally intelligent leadershipWhat early-career veterinarians really need to thrive — not just surviveHow one DVM created 20 future veterinarians through mentorshipWho will love this episode:Early-career veterinarians & studentsVet school faculty and admissions committeesPractice owners, managers & hospital leadership teamsVeterinary professionals frustrated with corporate cultureAnyone ready to challenge the status quo in vet medStay Connected:Like this video if it got you thinking!Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments.Subscribe & hit the bell icon to never miss an episode.Resources Mentioned:VetMedIT.com – Research study for early-career veterinariansReady Vet Go – Mentorship cohort for new gradsMentorVet, Evolve Vets, Veterinary VibesAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.StudiosContact: [email protected] don’t sugarcoat the struggle — because the truth deserves better.Timestamps:00:00 Opening thoughts: the wrong people in vet school? 05:33 A life in vet med: from clinics to corporate regret 11:08 From impostor syndrome to an MBA and DBA 17:04 Emotional demands and broken mentorship systems 23:18 Rethinking vet school selection and professional identity 30:16 Work-life balance, gender roles & traditional practice models 37:50 The client conversation — how communication changes outcomes 45:20 Culture, leadership, and hiring for the long haul 51:14 Why corporate metrics fail and ACT doesn't measure value 56:08 How reviews, staff support, and mentorship define success 1:01:10 Teaching, CE, and the future of veterinary education 1:05:00 The rise of toxicity — and the birth of Irreplaceable TruthsEp. 36#vetschooladmissions #vetmedculture #emotionalintelligence