Episode 7: Ebony Escalona

In this episode of Meet the Animal People, host Chris engages with Ebony Escalona, an accomplished equine vet and entrepreneur. They discuss Ebony's unique journey from a challenging childhood in Venezuela to becoming a voice for animals and a leader in the veterinary community. The conversation explores her early aspirations, the challenges she faced in veterinary school, and her eventual pivot towards diversifying her career. Ebony shares her insights on the importance of emotional intelligence, the founding of VSGD (Vets Stay, Go or Diversify), and the need for veterinary professionals to embrace their multifaceted identities beyond their job titles. In this conversation, Ebony Escalona discusses the importance of navigating career pivots, building meaningful relationships in recruitment, managing stress and burnout, and her charitable endeavours. She emphasises the need for patience during career transitions and the significance of understanding one's values and goals. The discussion also touches on conservation efforts, particularly regarding pangolins, and insights into the evolving pet industry.