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. Veterinary Medicine at a Crossroads: Insights from a Pet Industry Insider (Candise Goodwin)

    4D AGO

    Veterinary Medicine at a Crossroads: Insights from a Pet Industry Insider (Candise Goodwin)

    Send us a text In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, we sit down with Candise Goodwin, founder of Outlier Advisors and veteran of the pet and animal health industries. With decades of experience across startups, veterinary services, and global pet brands, Candise shares how vet med can grow and why now is the time to think bigger. 🎙️ You’ll learn: Why the veterinary profession is at a turning pointWhat veterinary professionals need to keep in mind heading into 2026How to think beyond clinical care to shape the future of animal healthResources: Video Episode on YouTubeOutlier Advisors websiteVetsie, the AI-powered tool for veterinarians, made by veterinarians.  Learn more or apply at Vetsie.com and use promo code Vetlife to get your first month for just $1.  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
  2. AVMA President on the State of Veterinary Medicine and Its Future | Michael Q Bailey

    JAN 5

    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, leadership, and what it means to define your own path while helping move the profession forward. Tune in for a motivating conversation with a leader shaping the next chapter in veterinary medicine. Resources: Video episode on YouTubeAVMA's Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC) 2026Vetsie, the AI-powered tool for veterinarians, made by veterinarians.  Learn more or apply at Vetsie.com and use promo code Vetlife to get your first month for just $1.  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!

    1h 3m
  3. 2026 Veterinary Trends: Balancing Innovation, AI, and Cultural Shifts

    12/29/2025

    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 previous episode on Vet Life Reimagined March 27, 2023 (audio) (video)  References: PetDesk 2025 Pet Parent Research ReportHABRI and Chewy study Reveals Tech-Forward Solutions to Strengthen the HAB (Oct 2025)Dr. Kwane Stewart, The Street Vet LinkedInDr. Bailey reads about Santa’s Veterinarian to childrenMarie Holowaychuk’s book, A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian. Vetsie, the AI-powered tool for veterinarians, made by veterinarians.  Learn more or apply at Vetsie.com and use promo code Vetlife to get your first month for just $1.  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. What 2025 Taught Us & How Vets Can Step Into 2026 (Mel Barham & Sonja Olson)

    12/22/2025

    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, self-compassion, innovation, and the shared responsibility of shaping the future of veterinary medicine together. This episode is a reminder that progress doesn’t require perfection, and that meaningful change often starts with listening, curiosity, and connection. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why pausing to reflect matters more than rushing into the next goalHow community supports resilience and growth in veterinary medicineWhy innovation starts with trying—not having all the answersThe balance between hope and challenge in the profession todayA mindset to carry into 2025 rooted in curiosity, courage, and compassionResources: Episode on YouTubeMelanie Barham on LinkedInSonja Olson on LinkedInDr. Melanie’s website Dr. Sonja’s website Join Sonja on a veterinary wellbeing retreat in Costa Rica, March 2026  Vetsie, the AI-powered tool for veterinarians, made by veterinarians.  Learn more or apply at Vetsie.com and use promo code Vetlife to get your first month for just $1.  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!

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

    12/15/2025

    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 role at Modern Animal, where she focuses on building sustainable, high-quality veterinary care models that support both patients and veterinary teams. This thoughtful conversation explores identity shifts, career pivots, innovation, and failure — and what it truly takes to build a profession that can evolve with the needs of veterinarians, clients, and animals alike. Resources: Episode on YouTubeModern Animal websiteListening with Dr. Christie Long Podcast  Vetsie, the AI-powered tool for veterinarians, made by veterinarians.  Learn more or apply at Vetsie.com and use promo code Vetlife to get your first month for just $1.  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
  6. What’s Next? Shaping the future of veterinary medicine (Dr. Andrew Findlaytor)

    12/08/2025

    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, and Pawsible Ventures, which helps launch new veterinary-founded solutions. Andrew shares what he’s learned from an unconventional, curiosity-driven career path and how mindset, experimentation, and willingness to ask better questions can lead to big opportunities. This episode is equal parts innovation, career strategy, and practical insight for anyone who believes veterinary medicine can evolve for the better. Resources: Episode on YouTubeVetsie AI websitePawsible Ventures websiteVetsie Linkedin Vetsie Instagram Vetsie FaceBookVetsie, the AI-powered tool for veterinarians, made by veterinarians.  Learn more or apply at Vetsie.com and use promo code Vetlife to get your first month for just $1.  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
  7. Future of Vet Med with MicroRNA diagnostics (Dr. Eve Hanks)

    12/01/2025

    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 explains what microRNAs are, why they represent a major leap forward in precision medicine, and how this technology may allow veterinarians to identify chronic disease earlier and improve outcomes for both companion and production animals. She also shares honest insights about leadership, resilience, and what it really takes to build a mission-driven company from the ground up. This conversation blends science, innovation, and career inspiration — a must-listen for anyone curious about the future of veterinary medicine. Resources: Episode on YouTubeMiRNA websiteMiRNA on LinkedInVetsie, the AI-powered tool for veterinarians, made by veterinarians.  Learn more or apply at Vetsie.com and use promo code Vetlife to get your first month for just $1.  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
  8. Wellbeing in Vet Med: From Struggle to Purpose with Dr. Quincy Hawley

    11/24/2025

    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 Burnout Preparedness Program, helping others build identity, resilience, and hope within the profession. If you’ve ever questioned your place in veterinary medicine, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone and that change is possible. Resources: Episode on YouTubeGet Motiveted websiteSupport 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!

    47 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
    204
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Vet Life Reimagined
  • Show Website
    Vet Life Reimagined

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