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In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, I’m sharing something deeply personal — what it looks like to practice as an ER veterinarian while living out my Catholic faith.

The week after Ash Wednesday always brings reflection. As emergency doctors, we live in a world of urgency, suffering, uncertainty, and high-stakes decisions. But how does faith fit into that?

Today I talk about:

• How my faith grounds me in high-pressure ER moments
• Praying before tough cases
• Navigating loss and grief with perspective
• What Lent means to me as a veterinarian
• How I separate medicine from ministry — and where they overlap

This episode isn’t about having perfect answers. It’s about being honest. About trying to live with integrity. About remembering that we are called to care for both bodies and souls — even when the shift feels overwhelming.

Whether you share my faith or not, I hope this episode encourages you to reflect on your “why” and what sustains you when medicine feels heavy.

You are exactly where you’re meant to be.

– Dr. Elizabeth Brann

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In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Elizabeth Brann and Dr. Hannah Hoose dive into the decision to step away from emergency medicine — and the emotions that came with it.

Dr. Hoose opens up about recognizing when ER was no longer sustainable for her mental health, the guilt and fear surrounding the decision to leave, and how she redefined success after walking away from a role she once dreamed of.

This episode is a powerful reminder that changing paths in veterinary medicine does not mean failure. It’s about listening to yourself, protecting your well-being, and understanding that vet med careers are allowed to evolve.

✨ This is Part 2 of a two-part interview, centered on mental health, identity, and choosing yourself.

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In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, host Dr. Elizabeth Brann sits down with fellow veterinarian Dr. Hannah Hoose for an honest conversation about her journey into emergency medicine.

Dr. Hoose shares her path from growing up on California’s Central Coast to becoming an ER veterinarian, including the realities of vet school, her decision not to pursue an internship or residency, and her experience training through the NERD program. Together, they discuss what initially drew her to emergency medicine and what it’s really like once the adrenaline fades and the emotional weight sets in.

This episode explores the physical and emotional demands of ER practice, the pressure to be resilient, and the importance of mental health and self-awareness in veterinary medicine.

-This is Part 1 of a two-part interview focusing on the journey into ER and the emotional realities behind the role.