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b'Are veterinarians \\u201creal doctors\\u201d? What about vet techs? Are they \\u201cmedical professionals\\u201d? A recent veterinarian versus Peloton quarrel over a "medical professional discount" went public on social media, and we\\u2019ve got all the feels\\u2026\\n\\u2026\\nHosts Dr. Ernie Ward (a proud Peloton papa since the beginning) and Beckie Mossor, RVT (not in the Peloton fam) tackle the issue of what to do when the public fails to recognize or respect veterinary professionals was \\u201cmedical professionals.\\u201d This issue is a whole lot bigger than a stationary bike.\\n\\u2026\\nBeckie shares the recent social media outrage and "Peloton punching bag\\u201d that has dominated many feeds the past week. Beckie postulates that this week\\u2019s Peloton pushback follows a long history of vets being dissed, that hearkens all the way back to Dr. James Herriot.\\n\\u2026\\nDr. Ward urges our colleagues to take meaningful steps to make positive change, rather than solely engage in online emotional outrage. He also encourages our veterinary organizations, particularly the AVMA and NAVTA, to issue statements and his in elevating the public perception of veterinary professionals. \\n\\u2026\\nBoth our hosts share personal stories of how they\\u2019ve been slighted in public, and Dr. Ward reveals how he stopped comparing himself to human doctors early in his career and why veterinary professionals shouldn\\u2019t \\u201ctake it personally.\\u201d \\n\\u2026\\nViewfinders, this is a jam-packed conversation that covers a lot of tough topics. Let us know your thoughts!'