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Why are new veterinarians graduating with fear instead of confidence? How can general practitioners balance referrals, gold-standard care, and client realities? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Dr. Sylvalyn Hammond, DVM—widely known as The Honest Vet—for an eye-opening episode of Irreplaceable Truths. Together they explore fear in veterinary medicine, the limits of referral-based systems, and the importance of capable, confident generalists. Filled with candid stories, practical wisdom, and hard truths, this conversation will challenge the way you see the profession.

🎧 What you'll discover:
– Why veterinary graduates often struggle with fear and self-doubt
– How to balance referral medicine with affordable, accessible care
– Stories of tough surgeries, emotional decisions, and clinical judgment in action
– Why celebrating good days matters as much as learning from the bad

🐾 Who will love this episode:
– Veterinarians & veterinary students
– Animal care professionals
– Veterinary educators and mentors
– Animal lovers passionate about veterinary medicine
– Anyone navigating confidence, competence, and change in vet med

🎬 Timestamps:
00:00 – Fear of change and missing confidence in vet med
01:15 – Introducing Dr. Sylvalyn Hammond, DVM (The Honest Vet)
02:30 – Fear in new graduates and the gold standard debate
06:00 – Personal story: Hugo the German Shepherd’s splenic tumor surgery
09:00 – Why no surgery is truly “routine”
13:30 – Facing nerves and learning through practice
17:00 – Growing up on a cattle ranch and learning resilience
22:00 – Early influences: her veterinarian mother’s resourceful practice
26:00 – Building confidence through emergency cases in Austin
31:00 – The power of informed consent and trying when referral isn’t an option
36:00 – Relief work, exotics, and rediscovering the calling in Charleston
42:00 – Collaboration, networking, and the future of general practice
46:00 – Specialization, ABVP, and balancing niches with generalist needs

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📚 Resources Mentioned:
– Dr. Sylvalyn Hammond, DVM on Instagram: @thehonestvet

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