# Does Veterinary Medicine Have an Identity Crisis?

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Podcast: [Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/veterinary-viewfinder-podcast-521600)
Published: 2026-06-03T08:30:01+00:00
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## Resource

What does it mean to be a veterinarian, a credentialed veterinary technician, an assistant, or a new role entering the clinical space? In this episode, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, dig into veterinary medicine’s identity problem: how comparisons to human medicine, unclear titles, internal hierarchies, and emerging roles like Colorado’s veterinary professional associate (VPA) can shape how teams see themselves and each other. They talk candidly about why “more than” or “less than” language can create competition rather than confidence, how that trickles down through the clinic, and why role clarity matters for morale, collaboration, and long-term career satisfaction. This conversation is especially relevant for veterinarians, vet techs, assistants, practice managers, and anyone navigating scope-of-practice debates or changing team structures. Ernie and Beckie make the case for being proud of your role without needing to compare it to someone else’s, and for building clinic cultures where every team member understands their value. #VeterinaryMedicine#VetMed#VetTechLife#VeterinaryTeams#VetMedLeadership

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