Some might say Dr Magda Upton is a bit of a unicorn, as she has been a veterinary surgeon for 21 years and still loves her job - and the profession! Her secret sauce? Mould the job in such a way that you can't help but love it! For some, like Magda, that might mean reducing the work hours to free up more family time; for others it might mean moving to a small practice in the country, or perhaps jetting off to the other side of the world to pursue specialty training.
Dr Magda is an incredibly down-to-earth and inspiring veterinary practitioner, and during this episode she shares with us how she has succeeded in achieving veterinary happiness, whilst still managing to be present for her family and her community. She talks honestly about whether it's truly possible to have everything, work-life integration, and how it is absolutely ok to not be everything for everyone.
As someone with an Instagram following of almost 10K, Dr Magda knows a thing or two about building community and connections; and she is kind enough to share her thoughts on the use of social media for veterinary practices. If you aren't following her on Instagram already, make sure you do - @dr.magda.vet
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