Dr. Brian Bourquin, president of Not One More Vet (NOMV), joins Dr. Andy Roark to unpack the current state of mental health and wellness in veterinary medicine. What started as a small Facebook group has grown into a powerhouse nonprofit providing grants, peer support, accreditation programs, and a safety net for veterinary professionals in crisis.
In this candid conversation, Brian shares NOMV’s evolution, the impact of programs like Clear Blueprint and Lifeboat, and what he really thinks about the progress we’ve made in tackling veterinary burnout and mental health challenges. He also opens up about his own journey as a practice owner at Boston Veterinary Clinic, including the hard lessons he learned about leading with compassion and protecting his team. If you’ve ever wondered where veterinary wellness truly stands today, or how leaders can put real change into practice, this episode offers both hope and honest perspective.
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LINKS
www.bostonveterinaryclinic.com
Brian Bourquin on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brian-bourquin-3356a6
Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Team Training Course
Dr. Andy Roark Charming the Angry Client Team Training Course
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Fueled by childhood dreams of being a keeper at his own zoo, Dr. Bourquin realized from a young age his path – a career in veterinary work. His journey began with graduation from Cornell University, the No. 1 school in the U.S. for veterinary medicine. After 13 years as a Boston veterinarian, he founded Boston Veterinary Clinic in 2012, placing an emphasis on trust, compassion, and top-level patient care. Embraced by the pet-loving community and with the aid of like-minded veterinary professionals, the practice has grown to 5 locations, each focusing on the best medicine possible with accreditations from AAHA, Fear Free, and Cat-Friendly Practices.
