# When Vacation Time Runs Out But You Still Need a Break

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Podcast: [Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/veterinary-viewfinder-podcast-521600)
Published: 2026-03-18T08:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

Summer is coming, and with it comes one of the most tension-filled conversations in veterinary practice: what happens when a team member runs out of PTO but still wants time off? In this episode, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, dig into a social media post that sparked a lot of opinions, and even more questions! They explore both sides of this hot topic honestly: the employee who feels their personal time shouldn't require employer permission, and the owner or manager trying to keep a team functioning through the busiest months of the year. Along the way, they tackle the hourly vs. salary double standard, the "badge of honor" culture around never taking time off, and why unpaid time off has become a management landmine. Whether you're a vet tech figuring out how to have this conversation with your boss, a practice manager who hasn't updated your PTO policy in years, or an owner trying to balance fairness with operations, this episode gives you a practical perspective and a heads-up to get ahead of it before the summer rush hits. #VeterinaryMedicine #VetTech #PracticeManagement #VeterinaryTeam #VeterinaryViewfinder

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