Vet Life Reimagined
The dream to go to veterinary school is a common one, but do you know the diversity of veterinary career paths?! As a veterinarian or veterinary technician, you can take your veterinary career to so many places.
This veterinary podcast consists of conversations with veterinary professionals who follow their north star and curiosity to thrive in veterinary medicine. The episodes capture the guests' veterinary careers and experiential wisdom that you can apply to your own path. You will leave episodes hopeful, inspired, and excited about vet med.
Episodes
136 episodes
2 Keys to Happy Mentorship: Connection & Community (Dr Dani Rabwin)
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 h...
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Episode 137
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54:45
Find ikigai in veterinary medicine: From parachute kid to thriving veterinarian (Dr. Zonram Liao)
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 hel...
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Episode 136
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40:29
Future Thinking: A vet's journey in sugery & real estate (Jason Balara)
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...
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Episode 135
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48:32
What NOT to do in your veterinary career: Lessons from a vet career coach
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 int...
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Episode 134
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50:54
From Scalpels to Stand-Up: A Veterinarian's Surprising Journey into Comedy
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 tr...
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Episode 133
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Creating a Sustainable Vet Med Career ... even in Equine Medicine! (Dr. Fairfield Bain)
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 indust...
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Episode 132
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48:41
From Ophthomologist to Chief Medical Officer to President: Dr. Jennifer Welser
About Dr. Jennifer Welser, DVM, DACVODr. 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...
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Episode 131
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48:43
Trying to build your resume for vet school? How to look for experiences.
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 YouTubeAmerican Veterinary Medical Association ...
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Episode 130
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26:57
There are always options! Transform Vet Med (Dr. Marlene Siegel)
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. Marl...
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Episode 129
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55:23
Empower Your Career Path (Dr. Corey Blake)
This text link is a one-way messagingAbout 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 Bl...
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Episode 128
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51:15
Pave Your Unique Path in Vet Med (Rhonda Bell)
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...
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Episode 127
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45:47
Huge Tip: Vet Business Success is in Systems (Crystal Stokes)
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 wel...
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Episode 126
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48:38
Power of Mentorship in Vet Med: Insights from NOMV President, Dr. Brian Bourquin
“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 ...
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Revolutionizing Pet Diagnostics: My Simple Pet Lab Co-Founder, Dennis Chmiel, DVM, MBA
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 201...
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Episode 124
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45:46
One Vet's Reinvention Story: From Romania to Dream Realization
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...
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Episode 123
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Moving beyond perfectionism and efficency with Taylor Miller, DVM
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)...
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Episode 122
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54:05
How the AVMA is Reimagining the Veterinary Profession Through DEI (Latonia Craig)
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 ta...
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Episode 121
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37:20
Veterinary Forensics with Dr. Adam Stern
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 ...
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Episode 120
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49:47
Remastered! "A Real Doctor" with Dr. Cherice Roth
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...
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Episode 119
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47:35
"'Cause that's how we've always done it." Embracing Change with Dr. Lauren Jones
“'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. Lau...
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Episode 118
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46:39
Profitable 4 Day Work Week Veterinary Clinic?! (Dr. Alexandra McLaughry)
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 onl...
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Episode 117
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42:37
Becoming a Veterinarian Mother (Drs. Emily Yunker & Emily Singler)
"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 Ve...
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Episode 116
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55:04
Seeing Vet Med Through the Eyes of a Child (Chris Carpenter)
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 ...
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Episode 115
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51:59
A Veterinarian's Journey Of Recovery & Self-Discovery (Phil Richmond)
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...
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Episode 114
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50:42
Updates in Pet Cancer Care: An Interview with Vet Oncologist Craig Clifford
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/V...
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Episode 113
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49:02