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. Shaping the Future of Pet Health from Clinics to Startups (Dr. Natalie Marks)

    1d ago

    Shaping the Future of Pet Health from Clinics to Startups (Dr. Natalie Marks)

    Send us Fan Mail Veterinary innovation, startups, and the future of pet health — Dr. Natalie Marks joins Vet Life Reimagined live at AVMA Podcast Day, July 12 in Anaheim. Here's your preview before we take the stage. Dr. Natalie Marks has spent over twenty years building one of the most diverse careers in veterinary medicine — associate veterinarian, medical director, co-owner of the largest small animal practice in Chicago, mentor, entrepreneur, and angel investor. Today, she serves as CEO of VANE, the Veterinary Angel Network of Entrepreneurs, connecting veterinary professionals with the startups and innovation shaping the profession's future. Resources Video episode on YouTubeFree Podcast club episode guide on SubstackVeterinary Angel Network for Entrepreneurs (VANE)AVMA Convention in Anaheim - Inaugural Podcast DaySupport 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!

    56 min
  2. From Burnout to Flourishing: One Veterinary Technician's Path Back to Loving Her Career | Andi Davison

    Jun 8

    From Burnout to Flourishing: One Veterinary Technician's Path Back to Loving Her Career | Andi Davison

    Send us Fan Mail A career in veterinary medicine has challenges. But there are skills for thriving. Andi Davison, BA, BS, LVT, CAPP, APPC is a licensed veterinary technician, and she knows the highs and the hard days of this profession from the inside out. And when burnout hit harder than she expected, she didn't just find a way to care again — she found a way to help the entire profession do the same. Today, Andi works as a positive change agent with Flourish Veterinary Consulting, bringing the science of positive psychology into veterinary practices and helping teams and individuals discover that thriving isn't just possible — it's something we can actively build toward. In this episode, we cover:  → What positive psychology actually looks like in vet med  → Two simple tools every veterinary professional can use starting today  → How to move from surviving to genuinely thriving in this career  → Why the profession we love is worth fighting for — and how to fight for it If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to love veterinary medicine and feel good doing it at the same time — this episode is for you.  Resources:  📬 Podcast club guide + key takeaways 🔗 Connect with Andi Davison & Flourish Veterinary Consulting 📹 Video episode on YouTube 🎙️ Vet Life Reimagined is hosted by Dr. Megan Sprinkle. 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!

    52 min
  3. Contrast Is the Mother of Clarity: How to Make Better Career Decisions | Dr. Mark de Wolde

    Jun 1

    Contrast Is the Mother of Clarity: How to Make Better Career Decisions | Dr. Mark de Wolde

    Send us Fan Mail The journey of Dr. Mark de Wolde shows what a veterinary career can look like when you take a risk and let go of the branch.  Dr. Mark is a distinguished veterinarian in Canada with over three decades of experience. He built five veterinary practices from scratch — then sold them all in 2020. Since then, he has built multiple veterinary companies spanning veterinary practice, financial advising, AI, and practice innovation. In this episode, he shares hard-won wisdom about what the profession does well, what it gets wrong, and where it's headed. In this episode, we cover:  Why veterinarians consistently underestimate their own value — and what that costs them "Contrast is the mother of clarity" — how to make better career decisions What AI and technology mean for the future of veterinary medicine Why veterinarians need to be at the table shaping the profession — not waiting to see what happens What it really means to let go of the branchWhether you're just starting out, building something, or wondering what comes next — this conversation will change how you think about what's possible. 🎙️ Vet Life Reimagined is hosted by Dr. Megan Sprinkle.  Resources Video episode on YouTube.Substack with the podcast episode guideMark's article on PraxisNxVETMy VET GroupSupport 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!

    49 min
  4. What Vet Life Looks Like at Home: Patti Eddington’s Story

    May 25

    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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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
    226
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Vet Life Reimagined
  • Show Website
    Vet Life Reimagined

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