Gunila Vet Coach
You're not struggling because you're not good enough. You're struggling because this profession asks more of a person than almost any other — and no one taught you how to carry that.
The Reality No One Talks About
You hold space for someone's worst day — and then walk into the next consult room and do it again.
They question your competence, your costs, your care — and you absorb it because that's what good vets do.
Explaining surgery costs to a family who can't afford it. Feeling guilty for charging what the work is worth.
This is not you being weak. This is the job being genuinely, objectively hard.
And so is being a human being on top of all of that.
About Gunila
In 2020, I walked away from the profession I'd loved for 22 years. I was done. Resentful. Exhausted. I felt I'd lost myself completely.
Then I discovered coaching — and it changed everything. I realized I'd been making life harder for myself in ways I couldn't see: no boundaries, people-pleasing, perfectionism, imposter syndrome.
Come Sit Down
Let me quickly tell you in this short video how you can get the most support out of my website without getting overwhelmed.
What Vets Say
"It was so helpful working with someone who "gets it". I've been in therapy and it's hard to explain the intrinsic pressures you put on yourself in the vet industry without realising. Having someone who knows the right questions to ask is invaluable."
"I have reached a point where I am calm where I used to be upset and stressed. I have let go of controlling all things and I have a broader perspective on my circumstances in life."
"Before I started coaching with Gunila, I was very much in denial and survival mode. Gunila made me realise that I was experiencing real Burn Out..."
Being a vet is hard. Being a human is hard.
But for both — there IS a way to manage the difficulty.
I found my way back. I now work one week in four and coach the other three. Not because I escaped vet med — but because I learned how to thrive in it.
And I help other vets do the same.
What You Can Expect
Stop feeling like you don't belong. Regardless of your experience level, you CAN feel confident and calm.
Stop agonizing over whether you made the right decision and turning even the smallest mistakes into evidence of failure.
Set healthy boundaries. Leave on time without guilt. Still have the mental strength to decide what to have for dinner.
Recover your motivation and look forward to Monday morning instead of dreading it.
Feel calm and confident in every consultation. Upset owners can't rock your world when you know your values and boundaries.
Give accurate estimates without guilt. Focus on the medicine while owners manage their own finances.
How It Works
50 minutes where we chat, I ask questions, we coach a bit, and I tell you what I see. Completely free, no strings.
First paid session is 90 minutes. We map out what you want to work on and create a plan together.
Weekly sessions. No homework — just show up and turn on your computer. You'll feel calmer after the very first session.
Immediate Support
Book a single session and get coached on a specific issue, or a specific feeling you're experiencing right now. No need to prepare anything, just show up and I'll ask you questions so we can quickly find out what's going on and I'll talk you through the tools to feel better and/or ways to deal with the issue.
Longer-Term Coaching
Zoom meetings 3 weeks on, 1 week off (matching my vet-work schedule)
One-time payment
Meet every 3 weeks, with written coaching access the remaining weeks
One-time payment
Products & Resources
Going back to vet med after a break, or moving to a new clinic, can be scary. This guide supports you in setting new, solid routines.
Tactical advice, relatable stories, and the tools that will help you fall in love with vet med again — from someone who's been there.
Take this free 15-question quiz to discover your vet archetype: Worried, Defensive, Bored, or Fulfilled — and get a personalised guide.
Free guide: understand why burnout is happening to you and how to start reclaiming your energy and your boundaries.
Self-Paced Learning
A 12-week online course to beat burnout, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt. Includes video modules, a 1:1 coaching session, and lifetime access.
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