Redundancy has never really been part of the veterinary conversation - until now.

In this episode of The Consult Room, I’m joined by veterinary nurse Annie Clark, who shares her deeply personal experience of being made redundant. We talk about the emotional toll, the changing realities of job security in our sector, and what these shifts could mean for animal care, team wellbeing, and the future of the profession.

I also offer my own reflections on the broader landscape, from workforce shortages to financial pressures, and explore how we can better support colleagues going through this difficult process.

In This Episode:

• Annie's first-hand account of being made redundant
• Why redundancies feel so foreign — and painful — in veterinary care
• How job cuts affect team morale, patient care and mental health
• The rise of corporate cost-cutting and what it means for job stability
• Why open communication and support systems are more important than ever

Key Takeaways:

• Redundancies are becoming more common across the veterinary profession
• Experienced team members are being lost, and not always replaced
• The emotional fallout affects both those who leave and those who stay
• Financially driven decisions may undermine long-term care quality
• There are support systems out there - and it’s vital to use them

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💬 Have redundancies affected your team? Let us know in the comments or tag @‌DrPaulTheVet to share your experience.