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Vet Life Reimagined

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244 episodes
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Date created
2022/04/02
Latest episode
2026/10/19
Average duration
53 min.
Release period
7 days

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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. 

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The Professional Sampler: What Happens When You Stop Waiting for a Plan | Dr. Cindy Trice
2026/10/19
Send us Fan Mail What do television production, relief veterinary medicine, entrepreneurship, and fashion design have in common? For Dr. Cindy Trice, they're all part of a career she never could have planned. Cindy describes herself as a “professional sampler.” She began her career in television production before becoming a second-career veterinarian. Since then, she's explored relief veterinary work, founded Relief Rover, and helped bring Kick It Recovery Wear to life. In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Cindy shares how unexpected challenges, curiosity, and meaningful relationships shaped her career—and how she eventually discovered a common purpose connecting seemingly unrelated experiences. In this conversation, we explore: Becoming a veterinarian as a second careerHow relief veterinary medicine can offer flexibility, variety, and new career opportunitiesFinding the confidence to pursue entrepreneurship without a business backgroundTurning personal challenges into opportunities to help othersWhy networking and relationships matter when exploring alternative veterinary careersFinding purpose and connecting the dots across a nonlinear career pathWhether you're considering a veterinary career change, exploring life beyond traditional clinical practice, or wondering what your next chapter could look like, Cindy's story offers a different perspective on professional growth. Resources mentioned: Video episode on YouTubePodcast Guide on the Sprinkle of Wisdom SubstackRelief Rover — Resources and opportunities for relief veterinariansKick It Recovery Wear — Thoughtfully designed clothing for people navigating medical treatment and recoveryThe Veterinary Innovation Summit (VIS)Click the "Follow" button more conversations about veterinary career paths, personal growth, and the many ways veterinary professionals can make an impact. Dr. Quincy Hawley is leading the second annual Veterinary Burnout Preparedness Summit, a two-day virtual event focused on practical tools to help you thrive in veterinary medicine. Join us November 21st and 22nd for 11 hours of RACE-approved CE. Use code SPRINKLE67VIP to get a VIP ticket with lifetime access to all of the recordings for just $67. Register here.  Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website. Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount.  Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!
The Veterinary Behaviorist’s Guide to Better Communication with Dr. Liz Stelow
2026/10/12
Send us Fan Mail Board-certified veterinary behaviorist Dr. Liz Stelow joins Vet Life Reimagined to explore veterinary behavior, the human-animal bond, and why understanding a patient requires considering physical and emotional health, the environment, and communication. Liz also shares her unconventional veterinary career path, from English major and humane society public relations to veterinarian, behavior specialist, educator, and founder of Pet Allies. We discuss using AI in veterinary medicine to extend (not replace) veterinary expertise, improving access to behavior support, and why veterinary professionals should never stop exploring new ways to grow. In this episode: Veterinary behavior and the human-animal bondPain, fear, anxiety, and behavior problems in petsCommunication between pets and pet ownersWhen veterinarians should consider behavior referralsAI and technology in veterinary medicineNontraditional veterinary career pathsLifelong learning, career growth, and avoiding becoming “Dr. Crusty”Resources: Video episode on YouTubePodcast club guide for key takeaways and application (Sprinkle of Wisdom SubstackPet AlliesKeep exploring with previous episode: Behaviorist, Dr. Lisa Radosta (Listen or watch)Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website. Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount.  Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!
Pave Your Own Path - Creating a Fulfilling Vet Tech Career (Crystal Schaeffer)
2026/10/05
Send us Fan Mail Being a professional in veterinary technology often feels like following a rigid, traditional route. This conversation challenges that mindset, showing you how to create a career path that truly aligns with your personal values and interests. Megan interviews Crystal Schaeffer, MVCC, BAS, RVT, who describes her own story as "rags to riches". She had a rough childhood, but by taking action, being honest, and appreciating the people who helped her along the way, she is now helping the veterinary technology profession rethink what's possible.  This is the third of 10 episodes in the One Community Series with AVTE.  Resources: Video episode on YouTubeKey takeaways and application guide (Sprinkle of Wisdom Substack)Crystal's textbook, Veterinary Nursing StrategyAVTEOne Community Episode One with Dr. MobiniOne Community Episode Two with Mariel HendricksLincoln Memorial's Master's in Veterinary Critical Care AVTE - One Community SeriesOne Community, created in partnership with the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website. Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount.  Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!
Tenacity and Humor - From No Horse Experience to Equine Vet (Matt Evans)
2026/09/28
Send us Fan Mail What do equine dentistry, stand-up comedy, imposter syndrome, and veterinary resilience have in common? Dr. Matt Evans is an equine veterinarian focused on dentistry and oral surgery, a partner at Austin Equine, a writer, and a stand-up comedian. His path started at age 14 with All Creatures Great and Small and eventually led a kid from suburban Austin—with no horse background—to a career in equine medicine. Along the way, Matt discovered that humor wasn't simply part of his personality. It had quietly become one of the tools helping him navigate the challenges of veterinary medicine. In this episode, we explore: Choosing a veterinary path even when you don't fit the stereotypeHow curiosity and learning can keep a long career interestingWhy creative pursuits can complement a scientific careerHumor as a tool for connection, communication, and navigating stressful situationsUsing humor to reframe difficult experiences and help combat imposter syndromeThe importance of knowing when humor is—and isn't—appropriateWhy gratitude and a little stubborn tenacity can help keep us goingResources & LinksDr. Matt Evans’ bookPaul Osincup — author and speaker on the power of humorAll Creatures Great and Small by James HerriotWatch the Video of the episode on YouTubeFind the Podcast Guide with key takeaways and reflection questions on the Sprinkle of Wisdom SubstackAbout Vet Life Reimagined Vet Life Reimagined explores the people, possibilities, and experiences shaping veterinary careers. Subscribe or follow wherever you listen, and share this episode with someone in veterinary medicine who could use a reason to laugh today. Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website. Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount.  Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!
What Veterinary Medicine Needs More Of — And How One Vet Is Building It | Dr. Amanda Ensor
2026/09/21
Send us Fan Mail Veterinary mentorship, professional wellbeing, and building a career rooted in purpose: Dr. Amanda Ensor is doing all three, and this conversation shows exactly what that looks like. A veterinarian, mentor, and co-founder of Boop, a veterinary apparel brand supporting mental health organizations for vet professionals, Dr. Amanda has spent her career making sure the next generation of veterinary professionals feels seen, supported, and celebrated. She has mentored early-career veterinarians, built a women's mentorship community in Knoxville, and has just been named the first Director of DVM Development and Mentorship at Alliance Animal Health. In this episode, we cover:  How one mentor changed the entire trajectory of Amanda's life and career What it actually looks like to build a mentorship culture inside a veterinary organization The moment someone said "you just saved that dog's life," and why those words matter more than we realize How Boop was born and what it's doing for veterinary professional wellbeing What Amanda believes every veterinary professional deserves to hear🎙️ Vet Life Reimagined is hosted by Dr. Megan Sprinkle.  Resources: Video episode on YouTube📬 Podcast club guide for key takeaways: Sprinkle of Wisdom Substack🔗 Boop Apparel💙 Veterinary Hope Foundation (free mental health support)Reviving Veterinary Medicine by Dr. Holowaychuk🎙️ Also listen: Dr. Marie Holowaychuk episode on Vet Life ReimaginedSupport the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website. Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount.  Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!
Own Your Career: Making Intentional Choices in Veterinary Medicine | Dr. Rae Hutchins
2026/09/14
Send us Fan Mail How do you build a veterinary career that fits not only your professional goals, but the life you want to live? Dr. Rae Hutchins is a board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist whose career has evolved from specialty practice to medical leadership, operations, and now serving as the inaugural Chief Veterinary Officer at Wedgewood. In this episode, Rae shares how she learned to recognize the work that brings her joy, establish her “no-go zones,” stay connected to her identity as a veterinarian outside the exam room, and use the same critical-thinking skills we apply to patients to make better decisions about our own careers. We discuss: The mentor who helped Rae recognize the career path that fit her betterWhy knowing what you won’t sacrifice can make career decisions easierMoving from solving complex patient problems to complex organizational problemsExpanding your impact through the people and teams you supportStaying connected to veterinary medicine as your career evolvesTesting your assumptions before saying no to an opportunityRae’s “circle of control” approach to making difficult career decisionsResources: Wedgewood PharmacyVideo episode on YouTubePodcast Guide + key takeaways on the Sprinkle of Wisdom SubstackSprinkle of Wisdom Substack🎙️ Vet Life Reimagined explores the people, possibilities, and unconventional paths shaping veterinary medicine—and what they can teach us about creating careers and lives that work better for us. Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website. Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount.  Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!
More Than One Educator Path: One Veterinary Technician’s Journey | Mariel Hendricks
2026/09/07
Send us Fan Mail Veterinary technician Mariel Hendricks, MVEd, RVTg, FVTE, shares how a major career disappointment ultimately led her to discover a new path in veterinary education, mentorship, and leadership. We explore veterinary technician utilization, building trust within veterinary teams, mentorship, self-advocacy, career transitions, and why being an educator can extend far beyond the classroom. This is Episode 2 of 10 of the One Community series highlighting veterinary technician education and the people shaping the profession. Resources: Video episode on YouTubeKey takeaways and application guide on the Sprinkle of Wisdom SubstackAVTEMentor VetEpisode 1 of the One Community series. Episodes will launch every first Monday of the month. AVTE - One Community SeriesOne Community, created in partnership with the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website. Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount.  Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!
Say "Yes" to Opportunity: Building a Veterinary Career You Never Expected | Dr. Jeffrey Kim
2026/08/31
Send us Fan Mail The Veterinary Career Most People Never See  What does a laboratory animal veterinarian actually do, and how do they impact animal health, human medicine, and scientific discovery? Dr. Jeffrey Kim is a board-certified laboratory animal veterinarian whose path into veterinary medicine didn't go exactly as planned.  In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Jeffrey takes us behind the scenes of laboratory animal medicine, from caring for a variety of species to collaborating with scientists and specialists advancing research. We also explore the changing future of animal models in research and why animal welfare and high-quality science go hand in hand.   But this conversation goes far beyond one veterinary specialty. Jeffrey has spent years involved in veterinary school admissions and mentoring aspiring veterinarians. He shares what makes an application stand out, why loving animals isn't enough to explain why veterinary medicine, and the importance of helping admissions committees understand the person behind the application. We also talk about mentorship, humility, work-life balance, staying curious, learning from the people around you, and Jeffrey's advice to “say yes to opportunity.” Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Kim, a board-certified laboratory animal veterinarian and vet school admissions expert at Inspira Advantage Resources & References Mentioned Video episode on YouTubeKey Takeaways and applications podcast guideEpisode with Nicole Dickerson, a veterinary technician who went from clinical practice to lab animalInspira Advantage AAVMC / VMCAS — The Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) is the centralized application service used to apply to participating veterinary medical schools.American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)  American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners (ASLAP) Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website. Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount.  Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!
Making Tough Career Decisions: Vet Surgeon to Nutrition Company (Jolle Kirpensteijn)
2026/08/24
Send us Fan Mail Veterinary surgeon, professor, researcher, and former Hill’s Pet Nutrition leader Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn shares the surprising career decisions that took him from veterinary surgical oncology and academia to the pet nutrition industry. We explore veterinary careers, mentorship, lifelong learning, his 5-year career rule, veterinary nutrition, surgery, podcasting, and why sometimes the best opportunities are the ones you never planned for. Dr. Jolle just retired from Hill's Pet Nutrition earlier this month. A fresh time for reflection on an amazing career so far.  🎙️ Vet Life Reimagined — exploring veterinary career paths, leadership, innovation, and what's possible in veterinary medicine. Resources Watch the video interview on YouTubeKey points and application guide for the episode on Substack🎙️The Purr Podcast 🎙️The Cat Cafe 🎙️Veterinary Surgery Podcast 📚Textbook: Colour Atlas of Reconstructive Techniques in the Dog and CatEpisode with Dr. Sarah Boston surgical oncologist and stand-up comedianDr. Quincy Hawley is leading the second annual Veterinary Burnout Preparedness Summit, a two-day virtual event focused on practical tools to help you thrive in veterinary medicine. Join us November 21st and 22nd for 11 hours of RACE-approved CE. Use code SPRINKLE67VIP to get a VIP ticket with lifetime access to all of the recordings for just $67. Register here.  Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website. Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount.  Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!
A Veterinarian's Unplanned Career in Marine Mammal Medicine | Dr. Juli Goldstein
2026/08/17
Send us Fan Mail Marine Mammal Veterinarian career story - transferable skills = diverse career. Dr. Juli Goldstein’s veterinary career is nothing like she planned. She entered veterinary school expecting to pursue zoo medicine. Instead, her career has taken her from examining more than 400 wild dolphins to helping care for Winter and Hope of the Dolphin Tale movies, evaluating a Russian “spy whale” in Norway, advising Hollywood films, practicing small animal medicine, exploring animal hospice and palliative care, and working in veterinary biotech. In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Goldstein shares what an unconventional career has taught her about staying curious, recognizing unexpected opportunities, and building skills before you know exactly where they’ll lead. 🎙️ Vet Life Reimagined explores the people, possibilities, and unconventional paths shaping veterinary medicine — and what they can teach us about creating careers and lives that work better for us. Resources: Episode on YouTube Podcast episode guide on SubstackDr. Juli Goldstein on LinkedInPetVivo website & osteoarthritis product, SpryngInternational Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative CareWatch Dolphin Tale & Dolphin Tale 2Clearwater Marine AquariumMore information on Winter & HopeDr. Quincy Hawley is leading the second annual Veterinary Burnout Preparedness Summit, a two-day virtual event focused on practical tools to help you thrive in veterinary medicine. Join us November 21st and 22nd for 11 hours of RACE-approved CE. Use code SPRINKLE67VIP to get a VIP ticket with lifetime access to all of the recordings for just $67. Register here.  Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website. Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount.  Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!
Biggest Challenges in Pet Care: A Different Vantage Point (Peter Kenseth)
2026/08/10
Send us Fan Mail Combine an outside perspective, a willingness to learn, and taking action to solve the biggest challenges in pet care.  In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Megan Sprinkle sits down with Peter Kenseth, Partner at Maia Strategy, host of the Petworking Podcast, and founder of the Petworking Angel Fund, to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing the veterinary profession today: access to care, financial euthanasia, and more. Although Peter isn't a veterinarian, he has spent more than 15 years studying the animal health industry, working with Fortune 500 companies, and bringing cross-industry perspectives to some of veterinary medicine's most complex problems. Resources Video episode on YouTubePodcast episode guide for key takeaways and applicationLearn more about Maia StrategyListen to the Petworking PodcastSupport the Petworking Angel FundConnect with Peter on LinkedInDr. Quincy Hawley is leading the second annual Veterinary Burnout Preparedness Summit, a two-day virtual event focused on practical tools to help you thrive in veterinary medicine. Join us November 21st and 22nd for 11 hours of RACE-approved CE. Use code SPRINKLE67VIP to get a VIP ticket with lifetime access to all of the recordings for just $67. Register here.  Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website. Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount.  Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!
Leadership, Mentorship, and a Lifetime of Giving Back (Dr. Mehdi Mobini)
2026/08/02
Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to live by the words "good thoughts, good words, good deeds" for nearly 50 years — across multiple countries, species, and universites? Dr. Mehdi Mobini's answer is this episode. This is the first in our new One Community series, created in partnership with AVTE — the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators. One Community is built on three pillars: leadership, innovation, and mentorship. Dr. Mobini embodies all three. A veterinarian trained in Iran who came to Auburn during the hostage crisis with no money and no safety net, Dr. Mobini went on to become a small ruminant specialist, a veterinary technician program director, a six-year AVMA Board member, and one of the most consistent advocates for the veterinary technician profession in rooms where that voice has not always been welcome. Learn more: avte.net/avtecore Resources & Links Watch the video of this episode on YouTubeAVTE — Association of Veterinary Technician Educators: avte.netAVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA): avma.orgAmerican Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners: aasrp.orgPodcast Club Guide for takeaways and applicationVet Life Reimagined | AVTE One Community Series Episode 1 | Dr. Mehdi Mobini Dr. Quincy Hawley is leading the second annual Veterinary Burnout Preparedness Summit, a two-day virtual event focused on practical tools to help you thrive in veterinary medicine. Join us November 21st and 22nd for 11 hours of RACE-approved CE. Use code SPRINKLE67VIP to get a VIP ticket with lifetime access to all of the recordings for just $67. Register here.  AVTE - One Community SeriesOne Community, created in partnership with the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website. Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount.  Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!
AVMA Live - Vets Leading Innovation With Natalie Marks
2026/07/27
Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Clinic: Shaping the Future of Pet Health Through Startups and Innovation Recorded live at the AVMA Convention's first ever podcast day in Anaheim, California, this conversation with Dr. Natalie Marks — CEO of VANE, the Veterinary Angel Network of Entrepreneurs, and one of the most compelling voices in veterinary innovation today.  Natalie and I talk about how to say yes before you're ready, why the veterinary degree is a global passport, what "pre-invention" means and why she wishes she'd heard that word earlier in her career, and why the profession needs more veterinary voices in the startup world, on advisory boards, in C-suites, and anywhere else the future is being decided. Resources: Video episode on YouTubeKey messages and applications in Podcast Club Guide on SubstackVeterinary Angel Network of Entrepreneurs (VANE)Learn more about Dr. Natalie MarksPrevious episode on the podcast: Audio & videoWebsiteLinkedInLearn more about Eve HanksEpisode on the podcast: Audio & VideoMi:RNADiversity Veterinary Medicine Coalition (DVMC)Not One More Vet (NOMV)Dr. Quincy Hawley is leading the second annual Veterinary Burnout Preparedness Summit, a two-day virtual event focused on practical tools to help you thrive in veterinary medicine. Join us November 21st and 22nd for 11 hours of RACE-approved CE. Use code SPRINKLE67VIP to get a VIP ticket with lifetime access to all of the recordings for just $67. Register here.  Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website. Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount.  Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!
The Neurologist Who Reimagined Education | Dr. Ryan Gibson on AI, Teaching & Career Fulfillment
2026/07/20
Send us Fan Mail Reimagine veterinary careers - Think you know what a veterinary neurologist can do? Think again!  Dr. Ryan Gibson shares how he combined veterinary neurology, veterinary education, teaching, AI, research, consulting, and career fulfillment into a role that is transforming how veterinarians learn and practice. In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Ryan Gibson takes us behind his unconventional career journey—from private specialty practice to academia—and explains why fulfillment came from designing a career around his passions rather than following a traditional path. Whether you're a veterinarian, veterinary student, veterinary technician, educator, or veterinary leader, this conversation explores the future of veterinary medicine, veterinary education, and professional growth. If you've ever wondered whether there is a different way to practice veterinary medicine, teach future veterinarians, or build a career that better aligns with your values, this episode is for you. 👍 If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share it with another veterinary professional. Resources: Video Episode on YouTubePodcast Episode Guide with keypoints and applicationsConnect with Dr. Ryan Gibson Dr. Quincy Hawley is leading the second annual Veterinary Burnout Preparedness Summit, a two-day virtual event focused on practical tools to help you thrive in veterinary medicine. Join us November 21st and 22nd for 11 hours of RACE-approved CE. Use code SPRINKLE67VIP to get a VIP ticket with lifetime access to all of the recordings for just $67. Register here.  Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website. Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount.  Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!
A Veterinary Behaviorist's Unapologetic Guide to Building a Career on Science, Empathy, and Infinite Confidence | Dr. Lisa Radosta
2026/07/13
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Radosta is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and has spent 26 years fighting for the legitimacy of a specialty she loves. This vet career spotlight on Vet Life Reimagined features guest Dr. Lisa Radosta, whose childhood showed her the power of the human-animal bond, and she said the path into veterinary behavior was natural.  A graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine with a residency at U of Penn, Dr. Radosta built Florida Veterinary Behavior Service into a four-location, five-doctor specialty practice over 18 years. She has trained eight residents, co-authored multiple textbooks including From Fearful to Fear Free and Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat, and appeared on Animal Planet, CNBC, Nat Geo Wild, and more. She is fierce, funny, emotionally intelligent, and completely unapologetic about all of it. This one is vibrant, honest, and deeply entertaining from start to finish. Vet Life Reimagined is hosted by Dr. Megan Sprinkle.  Resources: Video Episode on YouTubePodcast club guide + key takeaways: Sprinkle of Wisdom Substack Dr. Lisa Radosta’s websiteDr. Radosta's YouTube ChannelVeterinary Behavior Textbook: From Fearful to Fear FreeVeterinary Behavior Textbook: Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat #VetLifeReimagined #VeterinaryBehavior #VetMed #AnimalBehavior #FearFree #VeterinaryMedicine #BoardCertified #VeterinarySpecialist #SprinkleOfWisdom Dr. Quincy Hawley is leading the second annual Veterinary Burnout Preparedness Summit, a two-day virtual event focused on practical tools to help you thrive in veterinary medicine. Join us November 21st and 22nd for 11 hours of RACE-approved CE. Use code SPRINKLE67VIP to get a VIP ticket with lifetime access to all of the recordings for just $67. Register here.  Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website. Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount.  Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!

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5 out of 5
13 reviews
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Renée Vegasvet 2025/04/18
Refreshing and comforting
Love this podcast! It’s so refreshing to hear all the different ways that people in our profession are doing things in the field that bring them joy a...
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KCCooperDVM 2024/12/09
Megan made me a podcast junkie
Megan’s love of learning and curiosity is evident in her shows and choices of guests. I always walk away feeling inspired.
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Crosseyed Jicama 2023/10/09
Megan connects with amazing people!
I learn new and cool stuff from each and every interview that Megan posts. I’ve even made new connections and friendships by reaching out to several o...
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KC23K2 2023/02/19
Nicely done.
Great episode with Dr Virginia Corrigan
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