If you work in emergency practice, or you're considering it, then this episode is for you. Dr Brooke Schampers and Dr Taleta Hompas are ECC veterinarians with more than two decades experience between them who create resources and coach others on how to thrive as an ECC shift worker through there EMV4Life program. In this episode they will tell you:
We discuss what there is to love about emergency vetting, what to consider if you are thinking of a career as an ECC vet, and what other challenges there are beyond sleep and shift work.
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Topics, Time Stamps and Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:22 Why ECC? What’s to love about it?
06:38 Are Certain Personalities Better Suited for ECC
15:39 The Impact of Shift Work on Health
22:21 Brooke’s Routine for Sustainable Night Shifts
32:51 Balancing ECC Work with Family Life
46:18 Setting Yourself Up for Long-Term ECC Careers
50:32 Rostering
54:17 Increased Productivity On Shift
01:06:17 Finding Your Joy in Veterinary Work
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