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Vet Life Reimagined

Megan Sprinkle, DVM

203 episodes

5 days ago

Send us a text 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 profession is so crucial for our future. Dr. Bailey also offers honest lessons on burnout, leadershi...

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Send us a text 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 profession is so crucial for our future. Dr. Bailey also offers honest lessons on burnout, leadershi...

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Vet Life Reimagined

AVMA President on the State of Veterinary Medicine and Its Future | Michael Q Bailey

Send us a text 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 profession is so crucial for our future. Dr. Bailey also offers honest lessons on burnout, leadershi...

2 days ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Vet Life Reimagined

2026 Veterinary Trends: Balancing Innovation, AI, and Cultural Shifts

Send us a text 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 YouTubeCandise Goodwin Dr. Michael Bailey Dr. Jennifer Quammen Dr. Jen Quammen’s previous episode on Vet Life Reimagined March 17, 2025 (audio) (video)Tricia Gorham, CVT, MS Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, CYT Marie’s prev...

1 week ago

52 minutes

Vet Life Reimagined

What 2025 Taught Us & How Vets Can Step Into 2026 (Mel Barham & Sonja Olson)

Send us a text 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 small moments of reflection can change how we move forward. The conversation explores community, se...

2 weeks ago

45 minutes

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A Nontraditional Path Shaping the Future of Vet Med | Dr. Christie Long

Send us a text 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 pioneer veterinary telehealth, worked within large organizations, and now serves in a leadership ro...

3 weeks ago

52 minutes

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What’s Next? Shaping the future of veterinary medicine (Dr. Andrew Findlaytor)

Send us a text 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 platforms in vet med. Now he’s building for the future through Vetsie, an AI-powered clinical support tool,...

1 month ago

54 minutes

Vet Life Reimagined

Future of Vet Med with MicroRNA diagnostics (Dr. Eve Hanks)

Send us a text 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 ultimately founding MiRNA, a biotech company advancing early-detection diagnostics in animals. Eve ...

1 month ago

52 minutes

Vet Life Reimagined

Wellbeing in Vet Med: From Struggle to Purpose with Dr. Quincy Hawley

Send us a text 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 challenges. He now empowers veterinary professionals through Get Motiveted! and the Veterinary Burn...

1 month ago

46 minutes

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How Veterinary Education Is Changing & How to Get Involved with Dr. Sheena Warman

Send us a text 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 small animal medicine texts, and now leading educational innovation in both the UK and the US. ...

1 month ago

48 minutes

Vet Life Reimagined

How To Build Your Dream Veterinary Clinic with Dr. Eva Evans

Send us a text 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 learned to appreciate workplace culture, business strategy, and creating a practice you want to be a par...

1 month ago

54 minutes

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From Anesthesiologist to Accessible Veterinary Care (Dr. Emily McCobb)

Send us a text 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 board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist whose passion for animal welfare led her to support sh...

2 months ago

58 minutes

Vet Life Reimagined

LVMA Panel Discussion: What it Means to be Latinx in Veterinary Medicine

Send us a text 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-founder of Pawsibilities Vet MedMiguel Ortiz, DVM, MID, DACVPM, FFCPMaria Jose Navarrete Talloni, DVM, MPVM, ...

2 months ago

58 minutes

Vet Life Reimagined

Reimagine the future for Veterinary Technicians with Ashli Selke

Send us a text 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 route? In this inspiring episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Ashli shares her powerful story of resilien...

2 months ago

54 minutes

Vet Life Reimagined

Stop Acting Like a Girl: Lessons in Leadership from Dr. Stacee Santi

Send us a text 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 YouTubeLinks to Dr. Santi’s book Stop Acting Like a Girl and her other projects are in the show notes.Follow Dr. Santi's writing in Today's Vet...

2 months ago

1 hour

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Vet Tech Leads Future of Veterinary Nutrition (Georgia Woods-Lee)

Send us a text 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. Georgia is also a textbook author, international speaker, and leader in veterinary nutrition, shapi...

3 months ago

46 minutes

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Blending “spectrum of care” and One Health for sustainable vet med (Dr Kristin Jankowski)

Send us a text 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 practice, academia, and community health. Dr. Jankowski didn’t tire of being a general practitioner ...

3 months ago

55 minutes

Vet Life Reimagined

Illuminate. Innovate. Evolve with Dr. Jules Benson

Send us a text 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 insurance, data strategy, and innovation. We explore how veterinarians can imagine themselves in dive...

3 months ago

51 minutes

Vet Life Reimagined

Veterinary Behavior, Burnout, and Building Your Career (Tabitha Kucera)

Send us a text 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 an award-winning educator, international consultant, and speaker. Resources: Episode on YouTubeChirrup...

3 months ago

52 minutes

Vet Life Reimagined

Veterinary Careers, Retention, and Virtual Assistants (Cory Pinegar & Kelly Cronin)

Send us a text 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, engaged, and cost-effective support. Cory serves on the boards of the Parkinson’s Foundation and Verrif...

4 months ago

46 minutes

Vet Life Reimagined

Stem Cells & the Future of Vet Medicine | Dr. Rebecca Windsor

Send us a text 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 groundbreaking research that brought new hope to conditions...

4 months ago

50 minutes

Vet Life Reimagined

What Every Vet Can Learn from a Dairy Veterinarian’s Career Journey (Michelle Schack)

Send us a text 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 her career. Whether you work with cows, cats, or canines, y...

4 months ago

55 minutes