Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

Veterinary Breakroom: The Peloton Debate (& What It’s Really About)

Episode Summary

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom, where Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss important topics affecting veterinary professionals today. In this episode, we dive into a debate that’s gotten a lot of attention recently on social media. When Peloton, maker of premium fitness equipment, denied one veterinarian a “healthcare worker” discount, their response stirred up a conversation we’re continuing here: Do companies have a responsibility to recognize people who work in veterinary medicine as healthcare professionals? How can we approach this sensitive issue with people who don’t necessarily know what we do every day? Lace up your workout shoes and join us in the breakroom! Contact us: Podcast@briefmedia.com Where to find us: Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts Facebook.com/clinciansbrief Twitter: @cliniciansbrief Instagram: @clinicians.brief The Team: Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host Katie Berlin, DVM - Host Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Katie Berlin. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

Episode Notes

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom, where Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss important topics affecting veterinary professionals today. In this episode, we dive into a debate that’s gotten a lot of attention recently on social media. When Peloton, maker of premium fitness equipment, denied one veterinarian a “healthcare worker” discount, their response stirred up a conversation we’re continuing here: Do companies have a responsibility to recognize people who work in veterinary medicine as healthcare professionals? How can we approach this sensitive issue with people who don’t necessarily know what we do every day? Lace up your workout shoes and join us in the breakroom!

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This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Katie Berlin. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.