Vet Life Reimagined

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, we sit down with Candise Goodwin, founder of Outlier Advisors and veteran of the pet and animal health industries. With decades of experience across startups, veterinary services, and global pet brands, Candise shares how vet med can grow and why now is the time to think bigger. 🎙️ You’ll learn: Why the veterinary profession is at a turning...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey, shares his powerful career journey from childhood dealing with dyslexia and doubting adults to becoming a national leader in veterinary medicine. We discuss the future of the profession, the importance of diversity of thought, how the Tuskegee study shaped his perspective, and why sharing the value of the p...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of Vet Life Reimagined , we look toward the horizon of 2026 with a distinguished panel of industry leaders to explore the shifts facing our clinics, teams, and the industry at large. Resources: Video episode on YouTube Candise Goodwin   Dr. Michael Bailey   Dr. Jennifer Quammen   Dr. Jen Quammen’s previous episode on Vet Life Reimagined March 17, 2025 ( aud...

Send us Fan Mail In this special end-of-year episode, host Dr. Megan Sprinkle is joined by returning guests Dr. Melanie Barham and Dr. Sonja Olson for an honest, grounding conversation about reflection, mindset, and what veterinary professionals can carry into 2025. Rather than predictions or resolutions, this episode focuses on perspective—what felt hard this year, what quietly improved, and why...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined , Dr. Christie Long shares her nontraditional journey into veterinary medicine and how fresh perspectives are helping shape the future of the profession. Christie began her career outside of vet med in software and business before making a bold pivot into veterinary medicine as a second career. Since then, she has practiced clinically, helped...

Send us Fan Mail 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 platfo...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 chal...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 lear...

Send us Fan Mail 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 boar...

Send us Fan Mail 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-foun...

Send us Fan Mail 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 r...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Lik...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail 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, enga...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 “ye...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail 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, an...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 beautifu...