In this podcast episode, Sarah Parsons, a Licensed Veterinary Technician and Social Media Influencer (@watreallyhappensatthevet) takes listeners on a journey into the world of veterinary medicine through her unique perspective.
Join the conversation as she discusses the motivations behind sharing vet experiences on social media and explores the impact on team morale, influencing pet caregivers, and shouldering educational responsibility.
Gain insights into the delicate balance between social media and mental health, and receive valuable advice for colleagues considering entering the realm of online content creation in the field of veterinary medicine.
Sarah Parsons is a Licensed Veterinary Technician of 10 years and a Social Media Influencer on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. She creates silly, relatable videos about “wat really happens at the vet” from the point of view of a vet tech.
She loves to educate about the veterinary field in a fun and humorous way since as we all know the career is emotionally draining! Laughter is a form of medicine. She also shares random hacks, and tricks to advocate for better pay and mental health, AND started “Project Golden Vet” where she visits deserving individuals and vet clinics to give them free stuff!
She has 2 kids and lives on a Texas ranch with currently 1 dog, 12 chickens, 4 ducks, cows, and a bearded dragon. She loves getting to know other Veterinary Professionals and pet owners!
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