Vet Life Reimagined

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.

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September 1, 2025 50 mins

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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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The Vet Life Reimagined podcast is proud to welcome guest Dr. Eddie Robinson. A 1983 veterinary graduate from Tuskegee. Eddie recently retired but was a practice owner for several decades, leading teams and growing loyalty from generations of pet clients. Dr. Eddie continues to mentor veterinarians in Ready, Vet, Go programs. Dr. Eddie discusses how to successfully work with multiple generations under one practice as ...

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This is an episode from the People of Animal Health Podcast, hosted by Stacy Pursell, Founder and CEO of the VET Recruiter. 

Stacy interviews the host of Vet Life Reimagined. Dr. Megan Sprinkle, a board certified veterinary nutritionist, entrepreneur, podcast host, and self-proclaimed odd veterinarian. From caring for orphaned elephants in Zambia to leading scientific communication for pet nutrition brands, Dr. Sprinkl...

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Vet Life Reimagined guest, Dr. Linda Black, is a veterinarian & PhD in Cell Biology. She is currently the CEO of Gallant, a veterinary stem cell therapeutics company revolutionizing pet therapy.

Dr. Linda Black is a mom and a leader in vet med who has had an evolving career journey and her passion for regenerative medicine is evident.

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- Embracing change in...

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In this episode, you will hear the inside scoop from a third-year veterinary student at Michigan State University. Veterinary medicine was a longtime love, but a second career for Jessica Woo,d who is also a mother and photographer. Jessica also shares 

  • her tips for other veterinary students and for those interested in vet school, 
  • why she decided to go to vet school despite hearing discouragement from veterinarians...
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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...

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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. 

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Early in your veterinary career? Don't go it alone. 

Ready, Vet, Go is a 7-month practical mentorship program with a supportive community to help you build skills and confidence. 

Enrollment for the October cohort closes Friday, September 12, 2025. Use code SPRINKLE for 10% off at readyvetgo.co  

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More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website.
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Early in your veterinary career? Don't go it alone. 

Ready, Vet, Go is a 7-month practical mentorship program with a supportive community to help you build skills and confidence. 

Enrollment for the October cohort closes Friday, September 12, 2025. Use code SPRINKLE for 10% off at readyvetgo.co  

Support the show

More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website.
Connect wit...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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