Veterinary Medicine and How to Cope with Dr. Judy Morgan

Dr. Judy Morgan DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT has over 40-years-experience as an integrative veterinarian, acupuncturist, chiropractor, food therapist, best-selling author, international speaker, podcast host and owner of Dr. Judy Morgan’s Naturally Healthy Pets. Her goal is to change the lives of pets by educating and empowering pet parents worldwide in the use of natural healing therapies, and minimizing the use of chemicals, vaccinations, and poor-quality processed food.

Dr. Judy Morgan also has a long list of stunning accomplishments in and around the pet industry including:

- 2018 Woman of the Year in the Pet Industry

- 2019 Pet Age Woman of Influence

- 2019 IAOTP Veterinarian of the Year

- 2019 Veterinarian Hero Award Nominee

- 2021 IAOTP Empowered Woman of the Year

- 2022 Game Changer Award Winner

- 2023 People's Choice Award Winner

- 2024 IAOTP Holistic Veterinarian of the Decade

In This Interview:

- What drew Judy to veterinary medicine?

- The common passion for helping animals amongst aspiring veterinarians

- Navigating tough conversations

- What do you wish someone prepared you for?

- Owning your own clinic

- Why you have to be willing to say “No"

- The challenges of owning your own practice

- Shifting out of negativity and into gratitude

- The VCP Retreat

- Scholarships opportunities

Interview Resources:

NaturallyHealthyPets.com

DrJudyMorgan.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/JudyMorganDVM

IG: @drjudymorgan

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJudyMorgan

VCP Restorative Retreat 2026: https://www.veterinarycompassionproject.com/retreat/

Check out Dr. Judy’s most recent best-selling books, Raising Naturally Healthy Pets: A Guide to Helping Your Pets Live Longer and Keeping Your Pets Naturally Healthy: Holistic Care and Nutrition for Dogs and Cats available on DrJudyMorgan.com or on Amazon.

At Veterinary Compassion Project we believe that those who dedicate their lives to caring for animals deserve the same compassion and care they give to others. We are committed to raising awareness about the extreme emotional toll that comes with animal caregiving while providing essential support for your wellbeing. Through our resources, community, and guidance, we aim to empower veterinarians and animal care professionals to thrive both personally and professionally.

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More about Dr. Erin Holder:

At the heart of our mission is Dr. Erin Holder, a compassionate healer and esteemed veterinarian dedicated to supporting animal caregivers. With a passion for holistic care and a deep understanding of compassion fatigue, Dr. Holder leads our efforts to empower those who devote their lives to helping animals.

In 2004, Dr. Holder founded one of the largest integrative veterinary hospitals in North America where she pioneered a holistic approach to animal care. Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, Chinese Tui-Na, Animal Ozone Therapy, and Animal Reiki, Dr. Holder’s hospital provided comprehensive care to a wide variety of animals, including cats, dogs, birds, exotics, and wildlife.

After nearly two decades of serving animals and their caregivers, Dr. Holder made the difficult decision to sell her hospital in 2022 to address her own experience with compassion fatigue. In her own personal healing, she immersed herself in studying why compassion fatigue happens, how to prevent it, and ways overcome it. She completed certifications in meditation instruction and compassion fatigue training for healthcare professionals, dedicating herself to helping others navigate the emotional toll of veterinary work.

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