Vet Life Reimagined

Send us Fan Mail How to become a marine mammal trainer ... Melyssa Allen did it and became a Sea World Trainer, a dream many might imagine after seeing a marine mammal for the first time! And little did she know that her career would evolve to supporting the veterinary profession in a very unique way by combining her education and enthusiasm in psychology and counseling and lifestyle medicine. Mel...

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, join host, Dr Megan Sprinkle, as we discuss the future of veterinary medicine for 2025 with experts Dr. Eleanor Green and Dr. Adam Little. Dr. Green, founding dean of the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine, highlights trends in digital health, AI integration, and veterinary education. Dr. Little, a veterinarian and entrepreneur, expl...

Send us Fan Mail Veterinary Medicine Trends for 2025: Insights from Industry Experts This episode of Vet Life Reimagined explores part 2 of the anticipated trends in veterinary medicine for 2025, featuring insights from Dr. Gary Marshall, Melyssa Allen, and Dr. Jules Benson. The discussion covers a wide range of topics including education, career trends, AI adoption, well-being, and healthcare mod...

Send us Fan Mail 2025 Veterinary Medicine Trends: Insights from Industry Experts Welcome to Vet Life Reimagined in 2025! In this episode, we start the year with expert insights and predicted trends in veterinary medicine. In part 1,  we bring Ryan Leach, Alyssa Mages, and Dr. Andy Anderson. They discuss key themes such as the corporatization of vet med, the utilization of veterinary roles, and the...

Send us Fan Mail Vet Life Reimagined's host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle welcomes Dr. Andy Anderson. About the Guest: Dr. Andy Anderson is a board-certified veterinary surgeon, but veterinary medicine was a second career. Dr. Anderson first followed his father's path into business skills learning the oil industry and investments. Today, Dr. Anderson takes his amazing business knowledge and love f...

Send us Fan Mail Vet Life Reimagined guest: Dr. Alexandra (Sasha) Nefedova Dr. Sasha Nefedova was born in Russia to physician parents, and her early life was filled with international moves and learning multiple languages. She completed her veterinary degree at the University of Melbourne and worked in various clinical settings before finding her true passion in business. This podcast episode cove...

Send us Fan Mail Vet Life Reimagined and host Dr. Megan Sprinkle brings guest, Jacklyn Phillips, RVT a relief veterinary technician.  Jacklyn's diverse experiences and passion for veterinary medicine led her to create Action Vet Tech Services, a relief vet tech service company in 2019. The conversation covers Jacqueline's early career challenges, including a lack of career growth, financ...

Send us Fan Mail Reflecting on 2024: Career Shifts, Personal Milestones, and Connection in Veterinary Medicine In this solo audio exclusive episode of Vet Life Reimagined, your host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, reflects on a transformative year in both professional and personal life. Starting with the decision to make a career change at the VMX conference, the episode covers securing a new job, passing a...

Send us Fan Mail Discovering Joy in Veterinary Medicine through Improv and Connection with Dr. Matt Ashuto In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle sits down with Dr. Matt Asciutto, a veterinarian with a unique career path that began in professional improv before transitioning to veterinary medicine and ER relief work. Dr. Asciutto shares how his early fascination with both...

Send us Fan Mail Neurologist, Veterinary wildlife expeditions, Wildlife photographer, Children's book author... This episode's Vet Life Reimagined guest is Richard A. LeCouteur, DVSc, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM(Neurology), Diplomate ECVN, FANZCVS (Hon. Causa), MRCVS  Professor Emeritus, Neurology & Neurosurgery, University of California, Davis  In this episode, Dr. Rick LeCouteur shares hi...

Send us Fan Mail Pioneering Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, we are joined by Dr. Laurie McCauley, a pioneer in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. McCauley shares her inspiring journey from general practice to becoming one of the first certified specialists in her field. She discusses some of her past career challenges including...

Send us Fan Mail Vet Life Reimagined Guest: Melissa Tompkins-Lewis, BS, CVPM, PHRca, CCFP In this engaging episode of Vet Life Reimagined, host Dr. Megan Sprinkle is joined by Melissa Tompkins Lewis, a certified veterinary practice manager and owner of South Coast Veterinary Management Solutions. Melissa shares her diverse career journey, from her early jobs at Disneyland and in finance to her pas...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, we explore the journey of Jennifer Brown, a credentialed veterinary technician who found her niche in providing in-home hospice care for pets. Despite trying various roles within veterinary medicine, Jennifer had yet to discover her home in vet med. Influenced by personal experiences and vet med podcasts, she identified a gap in supporting p...

Send us Fan Mail Breaking Barriers: Empowering Veterinary Careers and Leadership During Challenging Times In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, we explore the unique veterinary career of Dr. Ricky Walther, who has carved a unique career path by embracing mentorship, leadership, and business acumen. The discussion spans various essential topics including the importance of networking, the impact o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett, financial advisors and hosts of the Smarter Vet Financial podcast, discuss the importance of financial clarity in the veterinary profession. They share their personal journeys into finance, emphasize the significance of financial habits and behaviors, and how these play a role in veterinary careers. The duo also hig...

Send us Fan Mail Overcoming Challenges and Finding Success in Veterinary Practice In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, host Dr. Megan Sprinkle chats with Dr. Kelly Cooper, a veterinarian who shares her inspiring journey from being the only vet at a small rural practice to becoming a practice management coach. Starting her career in a mixed animal practice in rural New Mexico, Dr. Cooper faced n...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, we're joined by Dr. Molly McAllister, the Chief Medical Officer of Mars Veterinary Health. Dr. McAllister shares her unique career journey, including her various roles in the veterinary profession, from equine practice to small animal and wildlife medicine, and now industry leadership. We delve into her passion for supporting veterinary...

Send us Fan Mail Vet Life Reimagined guest is Dr. Dani Rabwin, 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...

Send us Fan Mail Zonram Liao grew up as a parachute kid in California leaving high school with a 2.4 GPA, but something important happened where he knew that he could give back to the community that took care of him. Right after vet school at Ross, Dr. Liao helped build thriving start-up Banfield hospitals and recently opened his own clinic in his hometown called, Sunshine Veterinary Care. During...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Jason Balara graduated from Tufts Vet School in 2004. Afterwards, he completed an internship and residency in surgery.  Since 2008, while working in multiple large specialty hospitals, Jason has focused solely on surgery with a passion for complex orthopedic cases and teaching the veterinary community. He mentors interns and residents, trains technicians interested in speciali...

Send us Fan Mail About the guest: Steve Oehley, BVSc was a burnt-out mixed animal veterinarian who through a process of life and career coaching underwent his own transformation from clinical veterinary practice into work that suited his strengths and interests. Since then he has worked in an industry role and now runs Next Step Vet, a career coaching program specifically for veterinarians. The Ne...

Send us Fan Mail Today on Vet Life Reimagined , we have a guest who embodies the spirit of reimagining vet life in unexpected ways. Our guest today is Dr. Sarah Boston, a veterinary surgical oncologist who is trading some of the operating room time for the spotlight of standup comedy - and is enjoying embracing all facets of herself. Sarah Boston is a board-certified veterinary surgeon specializin...

Send us Fan Mail Can a career in equine medicine be sustainable? Yep! And even fun. Dr. Fairfield Bain is a veterinarian, multi-boarded specialist in equine internal medicine and pathology, and has an MBA. He has been a teacher, entrepreneur, and industry veterinarian. He has worked at some of the most prestigious equine practices and veterinary universities. He graciously embraced a listener&apos...

Send us Fan Mail About Dr. Jennifer Welser, DVM, DACVO Dr. Welser is a veterinary ophthalmologist, vice chair of the Veterinary Innovation Council, and president of Arista Advanced Pet Care, a venture bringing a shared ownership model to veterinary specialty and emergency practices. She has previously served as the Global Chief Medical Officer of Mars Veterinary Health. She has been an independent...