Vet Life Reimagined
Many have dreamed to enter veterinary medicine, and at the same time so many veterinary professionals love the field but feel "stuck" in their careers. Vet Life Reimagined was created to show that there are more possibilites than we often realize. Each week, host Dr. Megan Sprinkle, sits down with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, students, and leaders who share their real stories - the detours, doubts, and discoveries that shaped their career paths. The podcast is a space to explore what's possible, find encouragement from others who've been there, and spark ideas for your own next step. Whether you're seeking inspiration, mentorship, or simply reassurance that you're not alone, Vet Life Reimagined offers conversations that help veterinary professionals thrive in both work and life.
Episodes
In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Andrew Findlaytor joins the podcast to talk about what’s next for veterinary medicine — not in theory, but in real action. Andrew has lived in nearly every corner of the profession, from general practice and emergency medicine to research, relief work across 100+ hospitals, and leadership within one of the most recognized relief platforms in vet med. Now he’s building for th...
In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Eve Hanks, BVM&S, CertAVP (EM), PhD, FRCVS, takes us inside the emerging world of microRNA diagnostics, a technology that could transform how veterinarians detect and manage disease across species.
Dr. Hanks’ journey is remarkable: from becoming a single mom at 19, to mixed animal practice, to discovering a passion for research, and ultimately founding MiRNA, a biotech co...
Veterinary burnout, wellbeing, empowerment ...
In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Quincy Hawley, a 2013 veterinary graduate from NC State, shares his honest journey from early-career struggle and self-doubt to resilience, purpose, and leadership. Through personal development, connection, and faith, Quincy learned that true wellbeing is the ability to thrive despite challenges.
He now empowers veterinary profes...
We are reimagining veterinary education and learning to understand professional identity to impact both career satisfaction and patient care!
In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Sheena Warman shares her fascinating, full-circle career journey: from growing up captivated by animal behavior to general mixed practice and internal medicine, authoring one of the most practical small animal medicine texts, and now le...
Real-world lessons on launching a clinic, leading teams, and shaping modern vet care.
How do you start and grow a successful veterinary practice from scratch?
In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Eva Evans, DVM, MBA gets real about her journey from veterinarian to multi-practice owner in Nashville, TN. The girl who thought general practice was boring learned over time learned to appreciate workplace culture,...
Do we need to reimagine veterinary medicine?
The career path of Vet Life Reimagined guest, Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA is all about reimagining; it's about animal welfare, openness, and compassion; about exploring new models of accessible care for pets and of education for veterinary students that creates competent, confident, and happy veterinarians.
Dr. Emily is a board-certified veterinary anesthes...
Today's episode is a little different. This recording comes from a live panel discussion for the Latinx Veterinary Medical Association during Hispanic Heritage Month moderated by Vet Life Reimagined host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle. Hear directly from incredible voices across veterinary medicine including:
- Ashtri Bonaparte, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
- Valerie Marcano, DVM, PhD, DACPV, co-founder of Pawsibilities Vet Med
- Miguel O...
From Navy to NAVTA — Ashli Selke, RVT, CVT shares her journey of leadership, advocacy, and inclusion in veterinary medicine. Learn how saying “yes” can lead to impact, connection, and a more empowered future for vet techs and the entire profession.
What does leadership really look like in veterinary medicine — and how do you build it when your path doesn’t follow the traditional route?
In this inspiring episode of Vet L...
Today's guest on Vet Life Reimagined is veterinarian, entrepreneur, and author Dr. Stacee Santi, who shares lessons from her journey—from founding Vet2Pet to writing Stop Acting Like a Girl. She opens up about leadership, courage, and fighting for your future self when others can’t see your vision.
Resources:
- Video version on YouTube
- Links to Dr. Santi’s book Stop Acting Like a Girl and her other projects are i...
Today, veterinary technician careers hold endless possibilities, and today’s guest shows just how impactful they can be.
In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Megan Sprinkle speaks with Georgia Woods-Lee, BSc (Hons), RVN, CertCFVHNut, VTS (Nutrition), who runs one of the longest-running and most successful veterinary weight management clinics at the University of Liverpool. Georgia is also a textbook author, inte...
Veterinary care isn’t one-size-fits-all. While “spectrum of care” has become a growing conversation in vet med, Dr. Kristin Jankowski, VMD, CCRP encourages us to think of it as contextualized care, care that adapts to the needs of the patient, the family, and the situation at hand.
In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Jankowski shares her perspective from years in general practice, academia, and community health...
Veterinarians make an impact in the clinic every day, but the possibilities for influence reach far beyond exam rooms.
In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle talks with Dr. Jules Benson, BVSc MRCVS, veterinarian, strategist, and Chair of the Veterinary Innovation Council. Jules shares his journey from early mentors in vet school to leading roles in pet insurance, data strategy, and innovation.
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In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Tabitha Kucera, RVT, VTS (Behavior), KPA-CTP, CCBC —veterinary technician, behavior consultant, and founder of Chirrups and Chatter—shares her journey from general practice to specializing in behavior. We discuss veterinary burnout, building sustainable careers, and why behavior lies at the heart of the human–animal bond. Tabitha is also an award-winning educator, international ...
Podcast guest, Cory Pinegar, is the founder of Teem, a leading provider of Virtual Assistants for healthcare practices. With over eight years in healthcare, he was an early employee at Weave and later built Reach, one of the largest dental-specific call centers in the U.S. Today, he employs thousands of remote team members across 10 countries, helping practices find reliable, engaged, and cost-effective support. Cory ...
Would you leave a stable clinic job for a new adventure? What if stem cells could change the future of veterinary medicine?
In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Rebecca Windsor, board-certified veterinary neurologist and now Director of Veterinary Affairs at Gallant, shares her inspiring journey from specialty practice to pioneering regenerative medicine.
Dr. Windsor opens up about her passion for neurology, the ...
From suburban San Francisco to one of the most influential dairy veterinarians in the country, Dr. Michelle Schack’s journey will inspire you to think bigger about your veterinary career.
Known online as the “DairyDoc,” Dr. Schack is a multi-species veterinarian, educator, and co-founder of DairyKind. In this episode, she shares how open-mindedness, strong networks, and saying “yes” to opportunities (even emus!) shaped...
Today's guest on Vet Life Reimagined is Charlotte Weir, who is passionate about helping veterinary businesses grow in a way that’s smart, sustainable, and meaningful. With more than a decade of experience in roles like Advisor, VP, and Founder, she’s built her career on creating thoughtful business plans and growth strategies that work in the real world.
She was employee #1 at Petwell Partners, leading operations ...
Turning ECC Into a Career You Love – with Dr. Brooke Clark, DVM, DACVECC
Emergency & critical care is often seen as a path to burnout, but Dr. Brooke Clark proves it can be a lifelong, passion-driven career. From launching Texas A&M’s first ER service to mentoring future veterinarians as BluePearl’s vet student liaison, Dr. Brooke shares how collaboration, adaptability, and curiosity helped her build a thriving...
Vet Life Reimagined guest is Dr. Tarron Herring. Less than 2% of veterinarians are black, and Dr. Herring has overcome many obstacles to achieve his childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. His passion for preventative medicine took him to Banfield after vet school at Tuskegee. He has been recognized as one of the best veterinarians across Banfield Pet Hospital’s 900 locations nationwide, achieving “Top 10” doctors...
As an emergency veterinarian for the last seven years, Vet Life Reimagined guest, Dr. Robert Parkins, has seen the need for more options for financial support for pet families. From that need, myBalto and myBalto Foundation were created with his brother, Nathan. When not working to improve the lives of our pets, Dr. Robert spends time with his one-eyed husky, Loki, in the beautiful city of San Diego.
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