Switchback Vet

Goodbye Stress & Burnout. Transform Veterinary Teams. Empower Leaders.

Switched-On Veterinary Teams break free from past trauma, manage stress and perform at their best, both individually and as a team.

What is it to become a Switched-On Vet?

Switchback Vet helps veterinary teams build resilience, think strategically, and deliver consistent, high-quality care, leading to smoother operations, stronger collaboration, and better patient outcomes.

Co-founded by Switchback CEO Steven Falk, a leader in behavioral consulting and Dr. Carly Ruiz, a DVM with firsthand veterinary experience. Switchback Vet courses provide the knowledge and tools to strengthen veterinary team cohesion, communication and resilience, empowering veterinary practices to perform at their best and eliminate unwanted toxicity.

We understand you. Like you, we’re passionate about veterinary medicine and the people behind it. Our mission is to help teams overcome challenges, build resilience and perform at their best. Explore the resources below to learn more about Switchback Vet’s programs, training, and growing community.

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Trusted by These Organizations

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Stop the Emotional Exhaustion: Break Free from the Hypervigilance Cycle in Your Vet Practice

Working in veterinary care demands constant attention, urgency, and high emotional stakes. While crucial for patient care, this heightened state often leads to burnout. Our FREE Breaking the Burnout Cycle Report helps you change that path. Join our free Switchback Vet Newsletter and receive this guide.

Proven Outcomes

"Applicable to both professional and personal life"

“Our organization benefited immediately after applying the principles presented, and the effects are still visible today in individual employees as well as with dynamic teamwork in the fire management environment.

The best part is that the knowledge is applicable to both professional and personal life – one reflects the other."

Paige Boyer, N. California Operations, Fire and Aviation Management, U.S. Forest Service

"I can’t express enough how tremendous and powerful Switchback is"

“This is absolutely outstanding training. The knowledge is immeasurably valuable for both work life and personal life. This training is easy to understand, digest and remember.

I can’t express enough how tremendous and powerful Switchback is. Everyone should get this training and understanding.”

Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Critical Incident Program Team Member

"40 to 50 union grievances annually, now down to under 5 annually"

One of our clients with 100+ company and contract workers averaged 40-50 union grievances annually. After embedding Switchback culture into the operation they now average under 5 union grievances annually. The savings, lack of production disruption and team communication from this culture change translates into significant benefits for the company and crew.

Resolving Union/Management Conflicts - Switchback Case Study