Vet Life Reimagined

Send us Fan Mail Guest, Dr. Sonja Olson was an emergency veterinarian for 25 years and a fitness coach for 20 years when burnout caused her to take a pause, self reflect and look for help. Now an author and wellness coach, Sonja has many resources for veterinary professionals who are looking for ways to prioritize their well-being.  Episode highlights include: ●      The gifts and challenges of se...

Send us Fan Mail Karen Trainor, a veterinary pathologist, teaches the value of collaboration in vet med. After being encouraged to pursue her passion, she forged her own path in veterinary pathology.  You will learn surprising truths about pathologists and how they can help you in your veterinary career. You will be inspired by how Dr. Karen found a fulfilling career and how she can encourage you...

Send us Fan Mail Veterinary medicine is a second career for Dr. Jill Clark. She was a child actress starting at age of 9.  After years of working with actors and movie sets, she felt the need for a change and decided to pursue working with the animals she loved. She is now the founder of Ignite , an online education platform with content for all veterinary team members. She has a special heart for...

Send us Fan Mail Reimagined veterinary life with us! Today's guest is Dr. Bob Murtaugh, DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACVECC, FCCM. As you can see, Dr. Bob has a lot of letters behind his name. He is also very passionate about giving back to vet med and in this episode, we talk about some of the big challenges in veterinary medicine and what are possible solutions.   Episode highlights include : ●      D...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Gary Marshall only got involved with organized vet med 5 years ago. That's after decades of being a practice-owning veterinarian including a feline-only practice in Seattle called Island Cats.  Dr. Marshall is a connector of people and is on a mission to give back to his profession. How can he do this with the AVMA?? What was his experience at the AVMA's Veterinary L...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we welcome Virginia Corrigan, DVM, an equestrian childhood dreamer who has taken a unique journey to follow her passion for veterinary medicine. Virginia is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a Master of Public Health degree and a residency in advanced canine and feline practice. Episode highlights: Virginia's Veterinary Career Journey: Virginia s...

Send us Fan Mail Justin McLash is a Canadian veterinarian who recently left clinical practice. He continually challenges himself to live out his goals and values. He will soon complete an MBA and recently joined TELUS Health.   In his new role, he helps drive the expansion and operations of veterinary services across Canada, specifically digital-first solutions via the MyPet virtual consultation p...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Description:  Laci Schaible, DVM thrives on learning and isn’t afraid to pave a path if the right one for her is not there. She was Banfield's youngest Chief of Staff at the time, and she started multiple businesses inside and outside of the veterinary industry including an early veterinary telehealth platform, Vet Live. We can all learn from her ability to be a forwa...

Send us Fan Mail Vet Life Reimagined guest, Ruth Goins, a vet student and diversity advocate, discusses tips for other vet students and everyone's role in making this a diverse profession. Episode highlights include: ● What inspired a career change from tech start-up to veterinary medicine? ● Growing up as one of the few mixed-race families in a neighborhood ● How does Ruth Goins advocate for...

Send us Fan Mail Megan's special link for VetHive :  Episode Description:   Vet Life Reimagined guest, Dr. Kate Baker is a veterinary pathologist and entrepreneur, having created a successful Facebook community, pathology app, and now Vet Hive, a community for veterinary professionals. She is respected for her compassionate personality and her entrepreneurial zeal in building safe and prosper...

Send us Fan Mail  Vet Life Reimagined guest, Shannon Gervais, is a registered veterinary technician RVT in Canada with over 22 years of experience in veterinary medicine. She has worked in veterinary pharmaceutical sales, was a manager and director with VCA Hospitals, and is now head of People Operations with Galaxy Vets. Shannon is passionate about helping animals and people in veterinary medicin...

Send us Fan Mail About the Episode Our guest is Dr. Douglas Mader, who is triple board certified in AVBP, zoo, and exotics. As part of his exciting career journey, he has appeared on Animal Planet, National Geographic, Discovery, and more caring for the pets of celebrities to school children. He loves to write and has written textbooks, articles, and scientific publications. Recently, he published...

Send us Fan Mail About the Episode: Vet Life Reimagined guest, Alicia Hall, RVT, has faced many challenges in the veterinary profession. She even left the profession at one point. Alicia wanted to come on the podcast to share some valuable lessons she has learned and offer you encouragement. Episode highlights include: ● Alicia’s early vet tech school journey ● How Alicia dealt with other personal...

Send us Fan Mail About the Episode: In this episode, we will be joined by Dr. Barb Linnehan, a clinical veterinarian for the National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF) since 2017, caring for Navy dolphins and sea lions. As a child, she had a passion for marine mammals and dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. Through hard work and determination, she achieved her dream and went to the University of Flo...

Send us Fan Mail About the Episode: Guest, Meagan Parks, BS, RVT, shares her vet life story of how someone gave her a chance and showed her the greatness of the veterinary profession. Recently, in a position for talent recruitment, she sought to understand why veterinary technicians are leaving the profession by sending out a survey which she received well over 800 responses. We discuss those resp...

Send us Fan Mail About the Guest Vet Life Reimagined guest, Barr Hadar, DVM believes in leveraging technology to improve animal healthcare. From pursuing a PhD in emerging technology in veterinary medicine to the scientific director for Healthy Pet Connect to co-founder for Kumba . He has a true entrepreneurial heart. Mobile veterinarians are in high demand, but they face operational challenges th...

Send us Fan Mail Sharing an episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast where I, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, was the guest. We talk about my career path, impact, and staying curious. I hope you get to learn a little about me in this episode. Please check out The Veterinary Project podcast on audio and YouTube . The Veterinary Project Podcast website The Animal Health, Nutrition, Technology Innovation (AHNTI...

Send us Fan Mail I have the amazing Dr. Valerie Marcano today.  When choosing her unique veterinary career, she wanted to feed the world. She decided to be a poultry veterinarian. Her mom is a veterinarian in the Caribbean, and Valerie was exposed to vast possibilities of what a veterinarian role could look like, making her a passionate expert who has now built a nonprofit organization called Paws...

Send us Fan Mail This episode falls on the Monday after Veterans Day, so I want to thank all those who have served to protect us – people and animals. Anywhere animals are, veterinarians will go. My vet school classmate, Dr. Sarah Sulkosky has served 8 years in the Army and talks about her career in the military in this episode. This conversation includes audience questions about what it's li...

Send us Fan Mail Michael D. Lairmore, DVM, Ph. D. has an amazing Vet Life Reimagined. He is the immediate past dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis).  He is board certified in veterinary anatomic pathology, virology, and immunology. He is one of the few veterinarians elected as a member of the National Academy of Medicine. His research has prov...

Send us Fan Mail You can find pets everywhere! The grocery store, the hardware store, restaurants, planes, trains, and automobiles. Have you wondered what the rules around assistance dogs are? Well, today, Dr. Rhesa Houston tells her vet life reimagined story. Influential family experiences, overcoming fear, and creating a career path for herself where she is solving the challenge of educating bes...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Ardente founded Ardente Veterinary Nutrition LLC in August 2017, based on a long-term goal of combining her passion for nutrition with zoo and aquatic veterinary medicine. As a veterinarian with a Ph. D. in comparative nutrition, she is active in veterinary nutrition and zoo & aquatic communities. Amanda talks about how she found her niche in veterinary medicine and made l...

Send us Fan Mail In a world where we often lack control over our own lives, “owning” our future may seem like a fantasy. Rob Trimble has wisely been open to what the future could hold since he was a young veterinary student. He has placed himself near opportunities for growth despite the discomfort of change and continues to create the bright future that he dreams of. From growing up on a dairy fa...

Send us Fan Mail Genesis Jones is one year out of veterinary school, and in this episode, she reflects back on how she has grown. She is grateful for her veterinary education and mentorship. Genesis is a small animal private practice veterinarian at Petfolk and the Director of Public Relations for the Latinx Veterinary Medical Association. She grew up in Puerto Rico and is inspired by the growing...

Send us Fan Mail Veterinarians need a voice to make a difference in the profession. Lauren Stump saw the challenge as an adventure. Lauren worked for 4 years in policy on Capital Hill. Learn what a veterinarian can do working in government and how you too can have a voice on Capital Hill. You can visit the Vet Life Reimagined website and YouTube channel for more. To support the podcast, please fol...