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
About the Guest:
Dr. Jeff Klemens is an Ready, Vet, Go mentor and superfan, relief vet and business owner, and a person with a variety of fun interests (think everything from gaming to craft beer, basically anything that would be a good time!)
He is a small animal veterinarian and a 2005 graduate from the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. His first eight years of clinical experience were spent in two diff...
Dr. Melanie Goble is a relief veterinarian, a Ready Vet Go mentor, a cofounder of Not One More Vet (NOMV), and an international traveler from Mongolia to Canada! Melanie has some wild stories she has shared with her mentees, and they absolutely adore her.
Resources:
- Not One More Vet website
- Ready, Vet, Go website
- Episode with Dr. Taylor Miller
- Episode with Dr. Brian B.
Ready, Vet, Go is a 7-month cohort veterinarian mentorship program with live mentorship, community, and real-world skills to help you grow your confidence. It's perfect for early-career vets and anyone transitioning into small animal practice, but anyone is welcome to join. New cohorts start in July and October. Enroll at https://readyvetgo.co/
Use code SPRINKLE for a 10% discount on enrollment!
Ready, Vet, Go is a 7-month cohort veterinarian mentorship program with live mentorship, community, and real-world skills to help you grow your confidence. It's perfect for early-career vets and anyone transitioning into small animal practice, but anyone is welcome to join. New cohorts start in July and October. Enroll at https://readyvetgo.co/
Use code SPRINKLE for a 10% discount on enrollment!
Resharing an amazing episode of Vet Life Reimagined from 2024.
Dr. Dani Rabwin is 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 mentorship which complemented her values of human con...
Curious about your next step in your career? How do you find your dream job? Or maybe you want to learn how to retain top talent? Today's expert guest, Stacy Pursell, will tell all.
Stacy Pursell is the founder of VET Recruiter, and she is the top executive recruiter in the veterinary and animal health industries. With more than 25 years of experience and an unmatched track record of placements, Stacy has helped ...
Dr. Andrew Ciccolini decided to serve in the military as a veterinarian, and he shares what that was like – both the challenges and advantages. But what continues to be a heart thread in Dr. Andrew’s life is the impact of caring for a medically complex child, little Ethan. To build a supportive community during that time, Dr. Andrew developed a well-known Instagram following under the name @Okay_Vet. We also discuss ...
From NAVLE to Career Transitions: Succeed in Veterinary Medicine with Mental Performance Coaching
In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, host Dr. Megan Sprinkle speaks with Ryan Smith, a mental performance coach who specializes in helping veterinary professionals overcome anxiety and performance challenges. Ryan shares insights on why veterinarians struggle with high-stakes exams like the NAVLE, how the body...
In this podcast episode of Vet Life Reimagined, hear how one veterinarian turned fear into the future of veterinary medicine.
Dr. Javier Sanz studied veterinary medicine in Madrid, Spain, and now calls the UK home, but his journey didn’t stop at traditional veterinary practice. He discovered a passion for surgery and a groundbreaking way to improve veterinary education: 3D printed models!
We’ll explore h...
From Small Town Nebraska to Veterinary Leadership: Dr. Micah Kohles' Inspiring Journey
Join us in this episode of Vet Life Reimagined as we delve into the fascinating career of Dr. Micah Kohles. Starting off in a small town in Nebraska, Dr. Kohles has built an impressive veterinary career that spans clinical practice, exotic animal care, industry leadership, and even founding veterinary practices. Learn...
Veterinary education, leadership, Muppets, & anesthesia all in one episode. In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Kate Bailey—veterinary anesthesiologist, educator, and positive leadership advocate—joins host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, for a deep and refreshing conversation about career evolution in vet med. Kate shares the winding, very human path of her professional success.
We talk about the three major sta...
Embracing Neurodiversity in Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Laurie McCauley | Vet Life Reimagined
In this touching and insightful episode of Vet Life Reimagined, returning guest Dr. Laurie McCauley dives deep into the topic of neurodiversity and its impact on the veterinary profession. Dr. McCauley shares her personal journey of discovering her autism in her fifties and how it has reshaped her understanding of ...
From Wall Street to Vet Clinics: Dr. Brett Shorenstein's Veterinary Journey
In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, we delve into Dr. Brett Shorenstein's fascinating transition from investment banking to becoming a successful veterinary practitioner and entrepreneur. Dr. Shorenstein, Co-Founder of Veterinary Innovation Partners (VIP), shares invaluable insights on finding your path in veterinary me...
In this captivating episode, filmmakers delve into their groundbreaking
documentary, "The Cost of Caring," which sheds light on the unseen struggles
within the veterinary profession. Unseen to people outside of vet med.
Discover their unique journey from teaching and filmmaking to documenting
the highs and lows faced by vets. Learn about the intricate process of creating
a documentary, th...
A portfolio career - From Vet Tech to Veterinary Leader: Dr. Jennifer Quammen's Inspiring Journey | Vet Life Reimagined
Join us in this episode of Vet Life Reimagined as we dive into the fascinating story of Dr. Jennifer Quammen. Dr. Quammen started her journey in the veterinary field as a veterinary technician and has since become a practicing veterinarian, coach, Chief Veterinary Officer at Otto, and f...
AI and Technology in Veterinary Medicine: Insights from Dr. Jonathan Lustgarten
In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, returning guest Dr. Jonathan Lustgarten, Director of AI and Machine Learning at Mars Veterinary Health, discusses the rapid evolution of AI in veterinary medicine. Over the past two and a half years, AI tools have exploded within the field, impacting diagnostics, communication, and career op...
Vet Life Reimagined podcast guest, Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC) shares her journey from a passionate animal-loving child to a leading veterinary technician. Amy's relentless curiosity and determination propelled her through various roles, from general practice to emergency medicine and even teaching. She’ll share struggles and triumphs, including her candid insights on career obstacles for veterinary technici...
In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Kelly Cronin, a veterinary technician with over 32 years of experience who has successfully broken industry stereotypes. Kelly discusses transforming a veterinary technician career into a gateway for financial possibilities, including world travel, real estate investing, and financial independence. Learn about her diverse accomplishments, including becoming a VTS...
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 in veterinary medicine. Rachel shares how she learned to break free from perfe...
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 2018 he came to work full-time as the veterinary practice manager at Family Pet Healt...
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