In 2023, Cherri Trusheim, DVM, adopted a worker-cooperative model for her veterinary practice, Urban Animal, of which she is the Founder and CEO. This decision came from Cherri’s desire to honor the human-animal bond, empower veterinary professionals, keep veterinary care in the hands of veterinary professionals, and steer clear of the involvement of “Big Vet” in her business.

Dr. Trusheim continues to be a powerhouse in her field. She has been featured in Puget Sound Business Journal, Seattle Times, Seattle Gay News, and Seattle Met Magazine as an expert and voice of change in the veterinary field.

In this episode, Dr. Trusheim and host Kristine Milkovich highlight the emotional toll the work has on veterinary professionals. Their conversation also touches on the high rates of clinical depression and anxiety among veterinary professionals. Cherri emphasizes the need for the right people to be running veterinary practices and how the worker-cooperative model can address many of the challenges veterinary professionals face.

Dr. Cherri Trusheim is an inspiration and a powerful advocate. Her tenacity is her SUPERPOWER and she lives and breathes “doing it her way” each and every day.

Please support Cherri and her vision by sharing this episode. And don’t forget to rate and follow the show to share her story and so many more to come.

In this episode:

[1:00] Meet Dr. Cherri Trusheim

[4:45] Challenges facing the veterinary industry

[8:10] Dr. Trusheim’s journey into veterinary medicine

[11:20] The development of a cooperative business model

[27:25] Advocacy in veterinary medicine moving forward

[31:10] Why are there high rates of suicide within the veterinary industry?

[40:00] What people can do to make a difference

[42:35] Cherri’s SUPERPOWER

Links & Resources

Follow Urban Animal @urbananimalnw | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

Connect with Dr. Cherri Trusheim on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/cherri-trusheim-dvm-959304118/

Connect with Kristine Milkovich

themilkovichteam.com | IG - @stylebymilkovich | @kristine.milkovich on Facebook & LinkedIn

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