Vet Life Reimagined

Megan Sprinkle, DVM
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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. 

  1. What Vet Life Looks Like at Home: Patti Eddington’s Story

    2D AGO

    What Vet Life Looks Like at Home: Patti Eddington’s Story

    Send us Fan Mail What does veterinary life really look like beyond the clinic walls? In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, host Megan Sprinkle talks with Patti Eddington, a journalist and longtime spouse of a veterinarian. Patti shares the humor, heart, and real-life chaos of being married to a vet, along with stories from her book, Don’t Look in the Freezer. This conversation highlights the human side of veterinary medicine and the families who help make this career possible. If you work in veterinary medicine or love someone who does, this episode is for you.   Resources: Purchase Patti’s book: Don’t Look in the Freezer Purchase Patti’s book: The Girl with Three Birthdays  Learn more about She Writes Press Video edition on YouTube Sprinkle of Wisdom Substack for the episode’s Podcast Club Guide 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!

    57 min
  2. The Gap Between What Vets Say and What Grieving Clients Hear | Dr. Christina Guttuso

    MAY 18

    The Gap Between What Vets Say and What Grieving Clients Hear | Dr. Christina Guttuso

    Send us Fan Mail Nobody teaches you how to have this conversation in veterinary school.  Dr. Christina Guttuso has spent 23 years doing exclusively in-home euthanasia — showing up for families in their hardest moments, in their homes across Arizona. After over two decades of experience and a recent survey of over 300 pet owners about their end-of-life experiences, what she found is reshaping how veterinary professionals will think about one of the most common and most misunderstood moments in veterinary practice. This conversation is about someone whose veterinary career is centered on pet euthanasia. But it's really about what it means to be human in a profession that trains us to stay clinical. In This Episode What pet owners are really asking when they say "but he's still eating"Why there's a significant gap between what veterinarians communicate and what grieving clients actually hearThe ethics of allowing animals to suffer because of human emotionHow to hold space for a grieving family without needing to fix anythingWhat any veterinarian — in any setting — can do to show up better in end-of-life conversationsHow Dr. Guttuso's survey findings are shaping a forthcoming AVMA presentation Take Dr. Guttuso's Survey Dr. Guttuso is actively collecting perspectives from veterinary professionals to support her research. If you work in veterinary medicine, your voice matters. Link below. 📋 Survey link for veterinary professionals. 📋 Survey link for pet families Connect & Resources  Check out the video of the episode on YouTubePodcast Companion Substack with Podcast Club Guide Keywords pet euthanasia, end-of-life veterinary care, veterinary communication, compassionate care, in-home euthanasia, veterinary education, grief support, client communication, veterinary medicine podcast, Vet Life Reimagined, AVMA Convention, pet loss, veterinary wellness, compassion fatigue 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!

    54 min
  3. From Reactive to Root Cause: How Staying Curious Built a Career Worth Waking Up For | Dr. Lily Chen

    MAY 11

    From Reactive to Root Cause: How Staying Curious Built a Career Worth Waking Up For | Dr. Lily Chen

    Send us Fan Mail What if the future of veterinary medicine looked less like putting out fires — and more like helping pets thrive before they ever get sick? Dr. Lily Chen is an integrative veterinarian in California who has built a practice around exactly that. After years in high-pressure emergency and general practice, a patient named Lucy changed everything — sending Lily deep into acupuncture, herbal medicine, and microbiome science, and toward a root-cause approach to healing that has transformed her practice and her patients' lives. In this episode we cover:  ·      How one patient sent Lily from conventional medicine into integrative care  ·      Microbiome Therapy and Dr. Lily’s pet fecal microbiome transplant technique ·      How to talk to clients in a way that builds trust  ·      How Lily built a career she is genuinely excited about — and what that can look like for you Whether you're curious about integrative medicine, looking for a different way to practice, or simply wondering if veterinary medicine can feel better than it does right now, this episode is for you. Resources: 🎙️ Video episode on YouTube 📬 Podcast club guide + key takeaways: Sprinkle of Wisdom Substack   🔗 Connect with Dr. Lily Chen 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!

    53 min
  4. Longevity Medicine For Pets is Here: What to know (Dr. Kevin Toman)

    MAY 4

    Longevity Medicine For Pets is Here: What to know (Dr. Kevin Toman)

    Send us Fan Mail Longevity medicine is one of the fastest-growing conversations in veterinary medicine — and it's moving beyond research labs and drug development into general practice. But what does it actually look like for the pets in your waiting room today? Dr. Kevin Toman is a companion animal veterinarian with 40+ years of experience and eight practices built from the ground up. Now through his telehealth consulting practice, he's helping pet owners across the country build long-term longevity plans for their senior pets — and he believes this may be the biggest opportunity in veterinary medicine for the next decade. In this episode, we cover:  What longevity science looks like in general practice right nowThe Dog Aging Project, Loyal, and what's coming next for prescription longevity drugs How integrative medicine fits into a senior pet longevity planKevin's vision for a dedicated senior pet longevity clinicWhy independent practice ownership still matters — and what he'd do differentlyResources: 🎙️ Vet Life Reimagined is hosted by Dr. Megan Sprinkle.  📬 Podcast club guide + key takeaways: Sprinkle of Wisdom Substack  📹 Video episode on YouTube 🔗 Learn more about Dr. Kevin Toman and his work: Website 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!

    43 min
  5. Employee Ownership in Veterinary Medicine: A New Model for Practice Succession | Brin Neiers

    APR 27

    Employee Ownership in Veterinary Medicine: A New Model for Practice Succession | Brin Neiers

    Send us Fan Mail 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!

    50 min
  6. Career Pivots, AI Tools, and Finding Fulfillment in Veterinary Medicine | Dr. Teresa Woolard

    APR 20

    Career Pivots, AI Tools, and Finding Fulfillment in Veterinary Medicine | Dr. Teresa Woolard

    Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to evolve your veterinary career with purpose and creativity? Dr. Teresa Woolard joins Vet Life Reimagined to share her journey from general practice to creating a marketing business to writing books to optimizing AI for veterinary practices to helping others find fulfilling paths. In this episode, we explore: The turning point that made Teresa rethink her career in clinical medicineHow she uses AI tools to enhance, not replace, human care and veterinary communicationWhat it really means to find a values-aligned role in vet med today🎧 Whether you’re just starting out or reimagining your next chapter, this conversation is filled with insight and encouragement. Resources: Podcast Episode GuideEpisode on YouTube videoTeresa's book: Dig, Leap, PlayAI for Vet Clinics - Clinic Amplifer websiteDr. Teresa's App called the "Veterinary Growth Audit" created to help clinics discern where some of revenue leaks may lieMore about Teresa and her workSupport 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!

    48 min
  7. Both Ends of The Leash: The Amazing Adventure of Dr. Jon Geller (Street Dog Coalition)

    APR 13

    Both Ends of The Leash: The Amazing Adventure of Dr. Jon Geller (Street Dog Coalition)

    Send us Fan Mail Podcast guest, Dr. Jon Geller, graduated from Colorado State's College of Veterinary Medicine at age 44. From a mobile mixed animal practice to Jon building and leading emergency hospitals, to a non-profit founder. An inspiring keynote talk about doing all things in love, soon followed by an encounter with a homeless man and his pit bull, led Jon to change his path again. Jon founded The Street Dog Coalition, providing free veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness. It led him to earn his Master of Public Health from the University of Minnesota. It took him to the Ukraine border, two weeks after the war broke out, where he set up a veterinary tent for refugees crossing with their pets. And it has turned him into one of the most compelling advocates for access to care and the human-animal bond in our profession today. Jon describes his career as moving from one end of the leash to the other — from treating animals to understanding the humans on the other side of that bond, and what it means when that bond is all someone has left.  We also discuss bold ideas for systemic change and why it is never too late to start something that matters. Guest: Jon Geller, DVM, (CSU '95), ABVP Diplomate emeritus, MPH (UMN '24), Distinguished Fellow, National Academies of Practice, Adjunct Faculty, Colorado School of Public Health Resources Video version on YouTubePodcast Episode GuideStreet Dog Coalition websiteWorldwide Vets websiteHABRI policiesSupport 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!

    50 min
  8. The Quiet Revolution: How the Human-Animal Bond is Changing Everything (Rustin Moore)

    APR 6

    The Quiet Revolution: How the Human-Animal Bond is Changing Everything (Rustin Moore)

    Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, Dr. Rustin Moore, equine surgeon, Dean of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and author of a series of books on the Human Animal Bond, joins us to reflect on the personal and professional experiences that shaped his path. He discusses what it means to train the next generation of veterinarians, the science and stories behind the human-animal bond, and why he believes this connection is one of the most important forces shaping our world right now. Resources: Episode's Podcast Club Guide (substack)Video episode on YouTubeTEDx talk: Power of a Pet Book 1: Unleashing the Bond - Harnessing the Power of Human-Animal InteractionBook 2: Unlocking the Bond - The Power and Paradox of Human-Animal InteractionTemple Grandin's book, Animals Make Us Human - Creating the Best Life for AnimalsSupport 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!

    51 min
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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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  • Creator
    Megan Sprinkle, DVM
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    223
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Vet Life Reimagined
  • Show Website
    Vet Life Reimagined

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