A vet without borders-insight into life as a sailing vet with Dr Sheddy

This month's episode is adventure packed, with the very inspiring Dr Sheddy, a veterinary professional redefining conservation and animal care through innovative projects through sea and land. From working in Australia to sailing across Central America and Asia, Sheddy is making a tangible difference in animal welfare and community health. The main topics of this episode include the transition from traditional vet roles to international wildlife work, launching and running a veterinary clinic from a sailboat, and the importance of vet wellness and burnout prevention. Dr Sheddy emphasizes community engagement and sustainable animal care, while also discussing the challenges of funding and growing a mobile veterinary practice via YouTube. She shares cross-cultural insights on pet and wildlife care and highlights the importance of building local partnerships for long-term impact. She discusses the challenges of working in rural Australia and becoming a wildlife vet, and her transition from clinical work to charity and outreach. The episode delves into the challenges and learnings from sailing and maintaining a mobile clinic, the impact of preventative care and community health outreach, and the importance of building trust in remote communities. Dr Sheddy shares strategies for growing support and community donations, collaborations with local vets, and cultural perceptions of animals across regions. She also addresses the importance of education and resource provision to promote change, and the development of vet wellness retreats to combat burnout. Looking ahead, Dr Sheddy discusses future plans for training programs, wildlife volunteering, and expanding her impact, while maintaining work-life balance and the longevity of her projects. Her final words offer advice for vets exploring new pathways.Resources & Links:Vet Tails Websites: vettails.com/aboutYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcDSkw35FYqsFgMqoZjt7zQ/about  Sheddy's instragram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sheddy_the.sailing.vet/Any questions or queries contact womeninwildlife@outlook.comLinks to our resources:Website: https://women-in-wildlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/women.in.wildlife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077369770841Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/womeninwildlifeMusic by Thomas Hagen from SLAUX