Best Megan Sprinkle, DVM Podcasts (2025)

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Breaking Free from Perfectionism: The Hidden Cost in Veterinary Medicine 50:37

1d ago50:37

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Send us a text About today's Vet Life Reimagined guest: Rachel Teichberg, cvpm, cvbl, ccfp has experience as a veterinary assistant, veterinary practice manager, and now serves as the Head of Education and Program Development at Veterinary Growth Partners. She is also the co-host of The VetMed Mind podcast which shares stories of personal success i…

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When Your Spouse is The DVM: Marriage, Management, & Medicine (Michael Shirley) 53:33

8d ago53:33

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Send us a text About the guest: Michael earned a bachelor’s degree in animal sciences at MTSU in 2006 and married his wife two weeks after she finished veterinary school. Between Jan 2007-2015, he was an extension agent responsible for the 4-H youth development. In 2015 he took an agriculture teaching position in a county school in Murfreesboro. In…

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A Career Pivot: Pioneering Vet Med & Agricultural Technology 54:39

17d ago54:39

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Send us a text Meet today's guest, Dr. Shari van de Pol - a pioneering force in veterinary medicine and agricultural technology. After earning her veterinary degree from Ontario Veterinary College in 2014, she combined her unique background in computer engineering with her veterinary expertise to revolutionize dairy farm management. As founder and …

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Lifestyle Medicine in Veterinary Care: Melyssa Allen's Story 48:54

24d ago48:54

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Send us a text How to become a marine mammal trainer ... Melyssa Allen did it and became a Sea World Trainer, a dream many might imagine after seeing a marine mammal for the first time! And little did she know that her career would evolve to supporting the veterinary profession in a very unique way by combining her education and enthusiasm in psych…

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How to Handle AI Overwhlem & Values for Success 9:31

27d ago9:31

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Send us a text Best Job of 2025 Indeed Article Thank you to our sponsors and biggest fans who keep the podcast going! Dr. Tancredi was mentioned on the episode for his practical AI tips for veterinary practice. Follow Dr. William Tancredi's Substack for some more AI and other practical insights that are sometimes a little firey. Support the show Mo…

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2025 Trends Part 3: Veterinary Education & Deeper Dive into Veterinary AI 25:54

1M ago25:54

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Send us a text In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, join host, Dr Megan Sprinkle, as we discuss the future of veterinary medicine for 2025 with experts Dr. Eleanor Green and Dr. Adam Little. Dr. Green, founding dean of the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine, highlights trends in digital health, AI integration, and veterinary education. D…

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2025 Predicted Trends in Vet Med Part 2 32:49

1M ago32:49

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Send us a text Veterinary Medicine Trends for 2025: Insights from Industry Experts This episode of Vet Life Reimagined explores part 2 of the anticipated trends in veterinary medicine for 2025, featuring insights from Dr. Gary Marshall, Melyssa Allen, and Dr. Jules Benson. The discussion covers a wide range of topics including education, career tre…

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What's Coming in Vet Med 2025? | Part 1 32:04

1M ago32:04

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Send us a text 2025 Veterinary Medicine Trends: Insights from Industry Experts Welcome to Vet Life Reimagined in 2025! In this episode, we start the year with expert insights and predicted trends in veterinary medicine. In part 1, we bring Ryan Leach, Alyssa Mages, and Dr. Andy Anderson. They discuss key themes such as the corporatization of vet me…

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Comphrensive Prosperity with Dr. Andy Anderson 50:06

2M ago50:06

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Send us a text Vet Life Reimagined's host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle welcomes Dr. Andy Anderson. About the Guest: Dr. Andy Anderson is a board-certified veterinary surgeon, but veterinary medicine was a second career. Dr. Anderson first followed his father's path into business skills learning the oil industry and investments. Today, Dr. Anderson takes his…

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Mastering The Dual Roles Of Veterinary Leadership In Business Skills in Vet Med 51:58

2M ago51:58

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Send us a text Vet Life Reimagined guest: Dr. Alexandra (Sasha) Nefedova Dr. Sasha Nefedova was born in Russia to physician parents, and her early life was filled with international moves and learning multiple languages. She completed her veterinary degree at the University of Melbourne and worked in various clinical settings before finding her tru…

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Being Part Of The Solution: Jacklyn Phillips, RVT 48:53

2M ago48:53

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Send us a text Vet Life Reimagined and host Dr. Megan Sprinkle brings guest, Jacklyn Phillips, RVT a relief veterinary technician. Jacklyn's diverse experiences and passion for veterinary medicine led her to create Action Vet Tech Services, a relief vet tech service company in 2019. The conversation covers Jacqueline's early career challenges, incl…

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2024 Career Shifts, Personal Milestones, and Connection in Veterinary Medicine 20:57

2M ago20:57

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Send us a text Reflecting on 2024: Career Shifts, Personal Milestones, and Connection in Veterinary Medicine In this solo audio exclusive episode of Vet Life Reimagined, your host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, reflects on a transformative year in both professional and personal life. Starting with the decision to make a career change at the VMX conference, t…

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Relief Vet Finds Answer to Happiness: Collaborative-Team Approach (Dr. Matt Asciutto) 1:09:37

3M ago1:09:37

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Send us a text Discovering Joy in Veterinary Medicine through Improv and Connection with Dr. Matt Ashuto In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle sits down with Dr. Matt Asciutto, a veterinarian with a unique career path that began in professional improv before transitioning to veterinary medicine and ER relief work. Dr. Asc…

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Persistence, Passion, & Teaching: The Legacy of Dr. Rick LeCouteur 44:11

3M ago44:11

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Send us a text Neurologist, Veterinary wildlife expeditions, Wildlife photographer, Children's book author... This episode's Vet Life Reimagined guest is Richard A. LeCouteur, DVSc, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM(Neurology), Diplomate ECVN, FANZCVS (Hon. Causa), MRCVS Professor Emeritus, Neurology & Neurosurgery, University of California, Davis In this episo…

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Be the Pioneer: Paving the way for Veterinary Physical Therapy (Dr. Laurie McCauley) 53:46

3M ago53:46

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Send us a text Pioneering Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, we are joined by Dr. Laurie McCauley, a pioneer in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. McCauley shares her inspiring journey from general practice to becoming one of the first certified specialists in her field. She discuss…

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Finding Resiliency In Managing Veterinary Hospitals (Melissa Tompkins-Lewis) 44:09

3M ago44:09

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Send us a text Vet Life Reimagined Guest: Melissa Tompkins-Lewis, BS, CVPM, PHRca, CCFP In this engaging episode of Vet Life Reimagined, host Dr. Megan Sprinkle is joined by Melissa Tompkins Lewis, a certified veterinary practice manager and owner of South Coast Veterinary Management Solutions. Melissa shares her diverse career journey, from her ea…

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Vet Tech Innovates Career In Hospice Services (Jennifer Brown) 51:07

4M ago51:07

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Send us a text In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, we explore the journey of Jennifer Brown, a credentialed veterinary technician who found her niche in providing in-home hospice care for pets. Despite trying various roles within veterinary medicine, Jennifer had yet to discover her home in vet med. Influenced by personal experiences and vet me…

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How to Write Your Job Description with Ricky Walther, DVM 50:50

4M ago50:50

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Send us a text Breaking Barriers: Empowering Veterinary Careers and Leadership During Challenging Times In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, we explore the unique veterinary career of Dr. Ricky Walther, who has carved a unique career path by embracing mentorship, leadership, and business acumen. The discussion spans various essential topics incl…

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Getting Financially Smarter: Tom Seeko & CJ Burnett 47:08

4M ago47:08

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Send us a text In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett, financial advisors and hosts of the Smarter Vet Financial podcast, discuss the importance of financial clarity in the veterinary profession. They share their personal journeys into finance, emphasize the significance of financial habits and behaviors, and how these pla…

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Small Acts of Courage: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (Dr. Kelly Cooper) 55:21

4M ago55:21

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Send us a text Overcoming Challenges and Finding Success in Veterinary Practice In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, host Dr. Megan Sprinkle chats with Dr. Kelly Cooper, a veterinarian who shares her inspiring journey from being the only vet at a small rural practice to becoming a practice management coach. Starting her career in a mixed animal …

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Navigating a Diverse Veterinary Career: Lessons from Dr. Molly McAllister 50:02

5M ago50:02

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Send us a text In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, we're joined by Dr. Molly McAllister, the Chief Medical Officer of Mars Veterinary Health. Dr. McAllister shares her unique career journey, including her various roles in the veterinary profession, from equine practice to small animal and wildlife medicine, and now industry leadership. We delve…

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2 Keys to Happy Mentorship: Connection & Community (Dr Dani Rabwin) 54:45

5M ago54:45

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Send us a text Vet Life Reimagined guest is Dr. Dani Rabwin, the founder of Ready Vet Go, a formal mentorship program for new veterinary grads. Dani graduated vet school at UC Davis in 2004, completed an internship, and has been in general practice medicine ever since. An unexpected situation led Dani down a surprising veterinary career path in men…

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Find ikigai in veterinary medicine: From parachute kid to thriving veterinarian (Dr. Zonram Liao) 40:29

5M ago40:29

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Send us a text Zonram Liao grew up as a parachute kid in California leaving high school with a 2.4 GPA, but something important happened where he knew that he could give back to the community that took care of him. Right after vet school at Ross, Dr. Liao helped build thriving start-up Banfield hospitals and recently opened his own clinic in his ho…

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Future Thinking: A vet's journey in sugery & real estate (Jason Balara) 48:32

5M ago48:32

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Send us a text Dr. Jason Balara graduated from Tufts Vet School in 2004. Afterwards, he completed an internship and residency in surgery. Since 2008, while working in multiple large specialty hospitals, Jason has focused solely on surgery with a passion for complex orthopedic cases and teaching the veterinary community. He mentors interns and resid…

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What NOT to do in your veterinary career: Lessons from a vet career coach 50:54

5M ago50:54

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Send us a text About the guest: Steve Oehley, BVSc was a burnt-out mixed animal veterinarian who through a process of life and career coaching underwent his own transformation from clinical veterinary practice into work that suited his strengths and interests. Since then he has worked in an industry role and now runs Next Step Vet, a career coachin…

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From Scalpels to Stand-Up: A Veterinarian's Surprising Journey into Comedy 1:10:31

6M ago1:10:31

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Send us a text Today on Vet Life Reimagined, we have a guest who embodies the spirit of reimagining vet life in unexpected ways. Our guest today is Dr. Sarah Boston, a veterinary surgical oncologist who is trading some of the operating room time for the spotlight of standup comedy - and is enjoying embracing all facets of herself. Sarah Boston is a…

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Creating a Sustainable Vet Med Career ... even in Equine Medicine! (Dr. Fairfield Bain) 48:41

6M ago48:41

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Send us a text Can a career in equine medicine be sustainable? Yep! And even fun. Dr. Fairfield Bain is a veterinarian, multi-boarded specialist in equine internal medicine and pathology, and has an MBA. He has been a teacher, entrepreneur, and industry veterinarian. He has worked at some of the most prestigious equine practices and veterinary univ…

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From Ophthomologist to Chief Medical Officer to President: Dr. Jennifer Welser 48:43

6M ago48:43

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Send us a text About Dr. Jennifer Welser, DVM, DACVO Dr. Welser is a veterinary ophthalmologist, vice chair of the Veterinary Innovation Council, and president of Arista Advanced Pet Care, a venture bringing a shared ownership model to veterinary specialty and emergency practices. She has previously served as the Global Chief Medical Officer of Mar…

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Trying to build your resume for vet school? How to look for experiences. 26:57

6M ago26:57

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Send us a text Question from Vet Life Reimagined podcast listener: Advice for building a resume/CV for internships and trying to get more experience in the field? Resources: Episode on YouTube American Veterinary Medical Association has a vet school admission 101 list to help you get the best chance of getting into vet school. Website for the Ameri…

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There are always options! Transform Vet Med (Dr. Marlene Siegel) 55:23

7M ago55:23

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Send us a text How does this phrase make you feel? "There's nothing else we can do." Have you ever faced a moment where you felt that you had run out of options and were powerless to help someone or something? Our guest on Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Marlene Siegel, believes there are always options. Dr. Siegel, a 1985 graduate of the University of Fl…

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Empower Your Career Path (Dr. Corey Blake) 51:15

7M ago51:15

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Send us a text This text link is a one-way messaging About our guest on Vet Life Reimagined: Dr. Corey Blake is an Executive Leadership and Pleasure Coach, Veterinarian, former hospital owner, and founder of Sacred Leadership Institute. Dr. Corey Blake earned her DVM in 2002 from the Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine. She spent 10 years in referr…

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Pave Your Unique Path in Vet Med (Rhonda Bell) 45:47

7M ago45:47

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Send us a text About our guest on Vet Life Reimagined ... Rhonda Bell is a seasoned veterinary practice management professional and CVPM (certified veterinary practice manager) who has combined her passion for people, pets, and veterinary businesses into a thriving social media and brand consulting company. But a sudden, scary incident happened tha…

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Huge Tip: Vet Business Success is in Systems (Crystal Stokes) 48:38

7M ago48:38

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Send us a text About our guest on Vet Life Reimagined: As a former ER veterinary technician, licensed psychotherapist, and leadership performance coach, Crystal works directly with veterinary leaders to reduce turnover, prevent burnout, and improve the wellness of their team. She is on a mission to bring vet med professionals Full Circle, back to t…

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Power of Mentorship in Vet Med: Insights from NOMV President, Dr. Brian Bourquin 56:01

8M ago56:01

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Send us a text “NOMV was created to bring a simple truth to light, that you are not alone. The resources we have are ourselves – peer support,” Dr. Brian Bourquin commented as the new president of the Not One More Vet (NOMV) organization. About our guest: Brian grew up with animals and later graduated from vet school at Cornell University in 2001. …

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Revolutionizing Pet Diagnostics: My Simple Pet Lab Co-Founder, Dennis Chmiel, DVM, MBA 45:46

8M ago45:46

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Send us a text About the guest on Vet Life Reimagined: Dr. Dennis Chmiel, DVM, MBA graduated from Tufts University vet school in 1998. He worked in small animal and exotic veterinary hospitals. In 2011, he earned his MBA and became a Pfizer speaker. In 2013, he joined Zoetis later becoming a senior marketing manager in parasiticides where he led th…

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One Vet's Reinvention Story: From Romania to Dream Realization 45:16

8M ago45:16

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Send us a text About the guest on Vet Life Reimagined: Dr. Levente Degi is a veterinarian originally trained in Romania where he was a practice owner. Inspired by a t.v. show from America, he decided to move his family, life, and career to North America to enhance the quality of care of his patients. He later started his own practice as a solo doct…

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Moving beyond perfectionism and efficency with Taylor Miller, DVM 54:05

8M ago54:05

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Send us a text Medical culture may encourage and reward perfectionist and self-sacrificial tendencies. Our expert guest had to learn how to overcome these beliefs. Dr. Taylor Miller is a veterinarian and a board of directors member for Not One More Vet (NOMV). She works in clinic relief but spends most of her work in 1:1 mental health counseling wi…

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How the AVMA is Reimagining the Veterinary Profession Through DEI (Latonia Craig) 37:20

8M ago37:20

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Send us a text About the guest on Vet Life Reimagined podcast: Dr. Latonia Craig, CDP, EdD, MEd, MA is an educator and scholar who is AVMA’s first chief diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) officer. Before taking the role in 2022, she served as assistant dean for inclusive excellence at the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Craig brings ov…

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Veterinary Forensics with Dr. Adam Stern 49:47

9M ago49:47

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Send us a text About the guest on Vet Life Reimagined: Dr. Adam Stern is a board-certified veterinary anatomical pathologist and is a professor of veterinary forensic pathology at the University of Florida. In this episode, Dr. Stern talks about his veterinary career path, what he does as a veterinary forensic pathologist, and some futuristic proje…

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Remastered! "A Real Doctor" with Dr. Cherice Roth 47:35

9M ago47:35

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Send us a text Buckle up for this mic drop episode with Dr. Cherice Roth! Dr. Cherice Roth is the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) of Digital Pet Health for Mars Veterinary Health. She is also a Mom & author. She is well-known in the veterinary industry as a strategic leader and a Telemedicine innovator. Dr. Roth works daily with telemedicine and bel…

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"'Cause that's how we've always done it." Embracing Change with Dr. Lauren Jones 46:39

9M ago46:39

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Send us a text “'Cause that’s how we’ve always done it!" This is not the best way to run a hospital or even your career. Whether there is a need for change or not, it’s about being curious and leaning into possibilities. This is a huge part of Dr. Lauren Jones’ career story. Because of her belief that there is an opportunity for good change, Dr. Jo…

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Profitable 4 Day Work Week Veterinary Clinic?! (Dr. Alexandra McLaughry) 42:37

9M ago42:37

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Send us a text How can we joyfully have both the career we desire and be fully present with our family? Well, our guest today has found out how it works for her. Dr. Alexandra McClaughry is a practice owner of a general practice with a clinic that is open only 4 days a week, and it’s the most profitable she’s ever been. Because client communication…

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Becoming a Veterinarian Mother (Drs. Emily Yunker & Emily Singler) 55:04

10M ago55:04

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Send us a text "If we are pretending that parenting is not part of how we make our professional decisions, we're just being naive. " About the guests: Emily Singler, VMD, R-PLC is a 2005 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She has navigated five pregnancies while working in veterinary clinical practice and has …

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Seeing Vet Med Through the Eyes of a Child (Chris Carpenter) 51:59

10M ago51:59

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Send us a text 65% of veterinarians decided before the age of 13 that vet med was the career path they wanted to pursue. (1) 93% of veterinarians say that shadowing was important in helping them in their decision to become a veterinarian and get into vet school. About the Guest: Dr. Chris Carpenter knew he wanted to be a veterinarian from a young a…

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A Veterinarian's Journey Of Recovery & Self-Discovery (Phil Richmond) 50:42

10M ago50:42

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Send us a text Today on Vet Life Reimagined, host, Megan Sprinkle, DVM talks to guest, Phil Richmond, DVM about his veterinary career journey and his journey through burnout and substance abuse. We discuss how to identify and help ourselves and others through burnout and how to overcome the stigma around substance abuse. Resources: Phil Richmond on…

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Updates in Pet Cancer Care: An Interview with Vet Oncologist Craig Clifford 49:02

10M ago49:02

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Send us a text Vet Life Reimagined brings guest, veterinary oncologist, Dr. Craig Clifford. About the guest: Dr. Craig Clifford graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine and received an MS degree in Animal Science/Virology from the University of Delaware. In 2003, he became a diplomate of the American College of Vet…

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Veterinary Leadership Applying Emotional Intelligence (Rob Best) 55:44

11M ago55:44

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Send us a text About our guest on Vet Life Reimagined: Rob Best is a certified expert in Neuroleadership, the science-based field centered around emotional intelligence. His work focuses on increasing the emotional and psychological safety within professional environments to help attract, retain, and develop talent. He has been a world explorer, tr…

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The Art of Bandaging with Brian Goleman: From Zoo Keeper to Bandaging Expert 39:04

11M ago39:04

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Send us a text This episode on Vet Life Reimagined is with guest, Registered Veterinary Technician Brian Goleman who has found a niche in veterinary bandaging. He went from zoo keeper to emergency technician to the surgery service where he became a bandaging expert, but he noticed that there was no great continuing education on bandaging, so he sta…

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Reimagining a Veterinary Consolidation Model (story of Dr. Bill Wagner) 54:29

11M ago54:29

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Send us a text If you are close to the veterinary industry at all, you are aware of the transition of veterinary business models to veterinary consolidation. What’s going on with veterinary consolidators, and are they all the same? What about independent practices is special and needs to be preserved? What could be improved? To answer these questio…

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Courage to Find What Matters with Solo Doctor Dr. William Tancredi 41:53

11M ago41:53

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Send us a text Have you ever had trouble finding where you fit in? Or maybe found it difficult to be yourself? I have and so has our guest today. Our guest is Dr. Bill Tancredi. We met at VMX this year as we were both invited to a small dinner that Instinct Science put together. And we’ve become really good friends. If you know of Bill’s writing in…

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