Ep 179: What is a Relief Veterinarian? With Greg Echols

In this week's episode, your host Dr. Moriah McCauley is joined by Dr. Greg Echols, a relief veterinarian with nearly a year of experience under his belt. The episode delves into the world of relief veterinary work, offering insights, advice, and personal experiences for aspiring relief vets, new graduates, and final-year vet students.Dr. Echols discusses his transition from being an associate veterinarian to embarking on a fulfilling journey as a relief vet. He highlights the importance of gaining foundational skills, either through an internship or a year as an associate, before considering relief work. The episode addresses the various aspects of relief work, such as managing finances, handling travel logistics, and adjusting to different clinic protocols.One key takeaway is the significance of communication when dealing with different clinic practices. Dr. Echols emphasizes the value of speaking up about protocols or medications that may not align with a relief vet's practices, as this can lead to positive changes and better patient care. The episode also explores the emotional aspects of relief work, including maintaining client-patient relationships even when working in different clinics.As the episode comes to a close, Dr. Echols shares heartwarming stories of the strong bonds he's formed with clients even in a relief veterinary setting, illustrating the impact a relief vet can have on patient care and client satisfaction.If you're a new graduate or a vet student intrigued by the idea of relief work, this episode offers a wealth of practical advice, real-world experiences, and insights to guide you on your veterinary journey. Whether you're considering freelance relief work or exploring opportunities with companies, Dr. Moriah McCauley and Dr. Greg Echols provide valuable information to help you make informed decisions and thrive in your career as a veterinarian.Tune in to this insightful episode of So You’re a Vet, Now What? to gain valuable perspectives on relief veterinary work and discover how it can become a fulfilling and dynamic career choice in the field of veterinary medicine.Episode Outline [00:00] Episode intro [01:40] Dr. Moriah welcomes Dr. Greg Echols[02:26] Dr. Greg narrates his experience in relief work [05:17] Ideal time for vet students and new grads to go into relief work [08:07] Things to consider when going into relief vet work[12:29] Handling companies with different belief systems [15:25] Dr. Greg shares his best experience in relief work[17:20] Episode wrap up[18:24] The end Show Links https://www.drdavenicol.com/product-page/the-yellow-pages-are-dead-digital-marketing-for-vets Connect with Greg Echols InstagramTiktokLinkedIn