From cleaning kennels to owning thriving practices, from corporate buyouts to a doctoral dissertation on burnout — Dr. Gershon “Dr. G” Alaluf has lived nearly every chapter veterinary medicine has to offer. In this honest, unfiltered conversation, Dr. G opens up about what he’s learned from three decades in practice and why he believes the future of the profession depends on who we let in — and how we lead once they’re here.
He and Dr. Armstrong talk about:
Why selling to corporate was the biggest regret of his career
How profit-sharing, mentorship, and trust transformed his hospital culture
The roots of burnout and why emotional intelligence may matter more than GPA
Why “work-life balance” misses the point — and what veterinarians actually need
How transformational leadership can rebuild the heart of vet med
What needs to change in vet school admissions and education
The “irreplaceable truths” about connection, culture, and fulfillment in practice
This episode is part reflection, part call to action — and a reminder that veterinary medicine can (and must) evolve to protect the people who make it possible.
Listen if you:
🐾 Lead a team or aspire to
🐾 Are questioning burnout
🐾 Believe culture and leadership can change the future of vet med
Links:
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Dr. G's Burn out/Culture Survey - https://pepperdine.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8AGfyy9T47JG4dM
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