EP 175: How Do I Gain a Foundation in Surgery? With Dr. Kate Boatright

The 'So You're A Vet... Now What?' Podcast

Welcome to ‘So You’re A Vet… Now What’ the podcast! In this episode, host Dr. Mariah Macaulay and our guest, Dr. Kate Boatright discuss the importance of building confidence in surgical skills for new veterinarians. They emphasize that new vets don't need to match the speed and precision of experienced doctors but rather focus on feeling comfortable and gaining essential experience.

They also discuss the significance of understanding a mentee's existing surgical experience and ensuring consistent opportunities to perform surgeries. Having experienced technicians support mentees during surgeries is also highlighted as a crucial factor for success.

Throughout the episode, both Dr. Mariah and Dr. Kate share practical tips and encouragement for new vets to develop a strong foundation in surgery. Whether you're a new grad or a vet student, this episode will guide you on your journey towards surgical competence in veterinary medicine.

Join Dr. Mariah and Dr. Kate as they share their passion for mentorship and veterinary success in this insightful episode. Don't miss out on the valuable advice and discounts on Dr. Kate's mentorship manual available exclusively for podcast listeners!

Tune in to this engaging episode and take the next step towards a confident and successful career in veterinary medicine.

Episode Outline

• [00:00] Episode intro
• [01:39] Dr. Mariah welcomes Dr. Kate
• [02:20] Dr. Kate talks about her veterinary mentorship manual
• [03:36] Building the foundation of veterinary surgery
• [04:34] Word to mentors
• [08:12] Finding boundaries for the mentee
• [11:47] How to know if a mentee is ready to move on to the next level of surgery
• [15:35] Episode wrap up
• [16:02] The end

Show Links

• https://writetheboat.com/mentorship/
• https://www.drdavenicol.com/product-page/the-yellow-pages-are-dead-digital-marketing-for-vets

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