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Podcast: The 'So You're A Vet... Now What?' Podcast
Episode: EP 175: How Do I Gain a Foundation in Surgery? With Dr. Kate Boatright
Description: 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.