The Evolved Vets

Dr. Bethany Weinheimer
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Burned out, craving alignment, and ready to grow into the veterinarian you’re meant to be? The Evolved Vets Podcast is a veterinary podcast designed for personal growth for veterinarians who want stronger veterinary leadership and long-term veterinary professional development. Hosted by Dr. Bethany Weinheimer, this veterinary podcast blends mindset coaching, practical strategy, and real conversations to support modern veterinary professionals at every stage of their careers in veterinary medicine. The Evolved Vets Podcast exists to help veterinarians move beyond survival mode and into intentional growth. This veterinary podcast focuses on personal growth for veterinarians who want clarity, confidence, and sustainable momentum in both life and practice within veterinary medicine. Through guided discussions, expert insights, and relatable stories, listeners gain tools that elevate veterinary leadership while strengthening veterinary professional development in a way that feels realistic and actionable. Each episode of this veterinary podcast delivers proven frameworks for personal growth for veterinarians navigating leadership challenges, communication barriers, energy management, and decision fatigue. Whether you’re stepping into management, building a practice culture, or refining your influence, The Evolved Vets Podcast provides strategies rooted in veterinary leadership principles and long-term veterinary professional development goals. What You Will Learn in This Veterinary Podcast 🟩 How to build sustainable confidence and clarity through personal growth for veterinarians 🟩 Practical tools to strengthen veterinary leadership in real clinical and team environments 🟩 Communication strategies that support stronger relationships and veterinary professional development 🟩 Mindset frameworks to manage energy, prevent burnout, and grow through consistent personal growth for veterinarians As a veterinary podcast built by veterinarians for veterinarians, the show bridges mindset work with practical application. Personal growth for veterinarians is not just about motivation, it’s about creating habits, systems, and boundaries that support confident veterinary leadership. Every conversation supports intentional veterinary professional development while honoring the realities of modern veterinary medicine. This veterinary podcast also creates a space for reflection, accountability, and community. Listeners committed to personal growth for veterinarians gain clarity around purpose, decision-making, and resilience. Strong veterinary leadership starts with self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and communication skills, all reinforced through ongoing veterinary professional development. Dr. Bethany Weinheimer brings authenticity, lived experience, and coaching-based tools into every episode of this veterinary podcast. Her approach to personal growth for veterinarians empowers listeners to take ownership of their careers while building grounded veterinary leadership rooted in service, integrity, and impact. This ongoing veterinary professional development journey supports long-term fulfillment, retention, and influence inside the profession. If you’re ready to stop revolving and start evolving, this veterinary podcast gives you the mindset, structure, and community to grow with confidence. Commit to personal growth for veterinarians, strengthen your veterinary leadership, and elevate your veterinary professional development alongside a community that understands the real demands of veterinary medicine. Together, let’s stop revolving and start evolving. Dr. Bethany Weinheimer helps veterinarians move out of burnout and into confident leadership by building clarity, emotional resilience, and sustainable growth inside and outside the clinic.

  1. 18h ago

    Grief in Veterinary Medicine: Building a Plan for Healing (Ep 38)

    Veterinary grief and pet loss can quietly fuel compassion fatigue, burnout, and emotional exhaustion. Dr. Bethany Weinheimer shares a vulnerable story from a difficult ER shift and explains how veterinary professionals can process grief, support grieving clients and teams, and build practical grief plans that create a more sustainable veterinary workplace. In This Episode You Will Learn✅ Why grief is so common and difficult to process in veterinary medicine ✅ How suppressed grief can contribute to compassion fatigue, exhaustion, and burnout ✅ How to support clients before, during, and after pet loss and euthanasia ✅ How veterinary leaders can create grief protocols that support both teams and individuals Are you in a "Code Blue" moment in your veterinary career? Join Bethany's Code Blue Coaching to help bring you back to life! Code Blue Coaching is a personalized 6-month transformational journey that combines neuroscience, coaching psychology, and empowered leadership to help you build a sustainable career in medicine in a way that is authentic to YOU. Whatever your vision, one thing's clear: you didn't sign up for a life of survival mode—and you don't have to stay there. https://www.evolvedvets.com/coaching Ready to evolve your veterinary career? The Evolved Vets Membership is a roadmap to building confidence, managing energy, improving communication, and stepping into leadership on your own terms. Bethany goes beyond professional skills to help you become the veterinarian you’ve always wanted to be: https://www.evolvedvets.com/membership Timestamps00:00 – Why suppressed grief can lead to compassion fatigue and burnout03:35 – The reality of processing grief during a busy veterinary shift06:51 – Understanding grief and evidence-based ways to process it10:00 – When veterinary professionals should seek additional support13:07 – Why grief accumulates in veterinary medicine and the need for a grief plan16:19 – How to support clients through euthanasia and pet loss21:55 – Understanding the stages of grief and supporting clients who aren't ready24:46 – How veterinary leaders can support teams through grief and create psychological safety30:25 – Recognizing compassion fatigue and building resilience through grief support33:18 – Creating boundaries between veterinary work and home36:16 – Building a hospital grief plan for clients, teams, and individuals39:35 – Bethany processes her own grief in real time Key Takeaways 🔹 Veterinary professionals experience repeated loss without the natural pauses needed to process it, which can cause grief to accumulate over time. 🔹 Supporting grieving pet owners means slowing down, allowing silence, using the pet's name, giving families autonomy, and following up after euthanasia. 🔹 Leaders can create psychological safety by acknowledging difficult cases, giving team members permission to take space, and modeling vulnerability. 🔹 A hospital grief plan can include euthanasia protocols, follow-up procedures, designated team check-ins, grief resources, rituals, bereavement support, and personal grief practices. About Dr. Bethany Weinheimer Dr. Bethany Weinheimer is a veterinary leader, coach, consultant, and host of The Evolved Vets Podcast. She specializes in burnout recovery, authentic leadership, emotional resilience, and alignment-based coaching for veterinarians and medical professionals. Through Code Blue Coaching and The Evolved Vets Community, she helps veterinarians navigate challenges from burnout to career growth, including areas like veterinary leadership, practice ownership, and long-term sustainability. Resources MentionedCode Blue Coaching: https://www.evolvedvets.com/coachingThe Evolved Vets Membership: https://app-evolved-vets.mykajabi.com/membershipThe Evolved Vets Episode with Dr. Molly Brinkmann: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GY3G6gN4Vce61cvxvbucu?si=gLXV_jnhR6eOGxFz3WQnqw 📸 Instagram: @EvolvedVets 📺 YouTube: Evolved Vets 🎵 TikTok: @evolvedvets 🌐 Website: www.evolvedvets.com 📸 Instagram: @drbeththevet 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bethany-weinheimer-a9047558 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbeththevet

    Grief in Veterinary Medicine: Building a Plan for Healing (Ep 38)

  2. Sep 10

    Why Veterinary Practice Ownership Can Change Your Career—and Your Life with Dr. Molly Brinkmann (Ep 37)

    Veterinary practice ownership, leadership, autonomy, service to and community take center stage as Dr. Molly Brinkmann shares her journey from mixed-animal veterinarian to launching The Local Vets. She opens up about changing career paths, building a healthy workplace, supporting working parents, navigating grief, championing women in leadership, and using humor and social media to strengthen connections between veterinarians and pet parents. Ready to evolve your veterinary career? The Evolved Vets Membership is a roadmap to building confidence, managing energy, improving communication, and stepping into leadership on your own terms. Bethany goes beyond professional skills to help you become the veterinarian you’ve always wanted to be: https://www.evolvedvets.com/membership In This Episode You Will Learn✅ Why changing your career path can be an act of self-awareness—not failure ✅ How autonomy and authentic values can shape a more fulfilling veterinary career ✅ What veterinary leaders can do to create healthier, more supportive workplaces ✅ Why women in veterinary medicine need to champion and advocate for one another Timestamps00:00 — Dr. Molly Brinkmann’s veterinary journey06:35 — Changing career paths and finding a new direction12:20 — Taking the leap into veterinary practice ownership18:30 — Building a healthier veterinary workplace27:05 — Women in veterinary leadership and advocacy37:30 — Supporting veterinary professionals through grief and loss49:45 — Turning hard experiences into something good for others50:15 — The Dr. Molly Says social media journey55:25 — The Companion Project and expanding access to veterinary care01:05:00 — Practice ownership, freedom, and future autonomy Key Takeaways 🔹 You are allowed to change your mind. A career path you once dreamed about doesn't have to define your future. Molly's journey shows how aligning your career with your values can lead to greater fulfillment. 🔹 Healthy workplaces start with clarity and communication. Clear expectations, defined roles and consistent communication can prevent unnecessary tension and help create a more supportive veterinary environment. 🔹 Practice ownership can be a path to autonomy. Molly sees ownership as a way to build the kind of workplace and career she wants while ultimately creating more freedom for herself and her family. 🔹 Community can transform veterinary medicine. From The Local Vets to her social media platform and nonprofit work, Molly continually looks for ways to connect people, improve access to veterinary care and strengthen the profession About Dr. Molly Brinkmann Dr. Molly Brinkmann is a veterinarian, practice owner, content creator, podcast host, speaker, and strategic advisor with a career centered on one thing: making the pet care industry better for pets and the people who care for them. She is the founder and owner of The Local Vets in Franklin, Tennessee, built around thoughtful medicine, transparency, strong client relationships, and a better experience for both veterinary teams and pet owners. They are opening their doors in September 2026. Outside of clinical practice, she has built a community of more than 500,000 pet owners through @drmollysays where she translates veterinary medicine into practical, approachable information people can actually use. She also hosts the Dr. Molly Says Podcast and speaks nationally on topics ranging from veterinary medicine and pet health to communication, grief in the workplace, and the evolving veterinary industry. Instagram: @drmollysays | Podcast: @drmollysayspod | Practice: @thelocalvets | Nonprofit: @thecompanionprojectusa About Dr. Bethany Weinheimer Dr. Bethany Weinheimer is a veterinary leader, coach, consultant, and host of The Evolved Vets Podcast. She specializes in burnout recovery, authentic leadership, emotional resilience, and alignment-based coaching for veterinarians and medical professionals. Through Code Blue Coaching and The Evolved Vets Community, she helps veterinarians navigate challenges from burnout to career growth, including areas like veterinary leadership, practice ownership, and long-term sustainability. Resources MentionedCode Blue Coaching: https://www.evolvedvets.com/coachingThe Evolved Vets Membership: https://app-evolved-vets.mykajabi.com/membership 📸 Instagram: @EvolvedVets 📺 YouTube: Evolved Vets 🎵 TikTok: @evolvedvets 🌐 Website: www.evolvedvets.com 📸 Instagram: @drbeththevet 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bethany-weinheimer-a9047558 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbeththevet

    Why Veterinary Practice Ownership Can Change Your Career—and Your Life with Dr. Molly Brinkmann (Ep 37)

  3. Aug 27

    Veterinary Client Communication: How to Turn Complaints Into Connection (Ep 36)

    Difficult veterinary clients can quickly turn a stressful day into a crisis, but the right communication strategies can change everything. Dr. Bethany Weinheimer shares five steps for de-escalating client concerns in real time and gives tips for handling client concerns over the phone, building proactive communication systems, empowering veterinary teams, handling negative reviews, and protecting team wellbeing. In This Episode You Will Learn✅ The five-step framework for de-escalating an upset veterinary client ✅ Why listening and empathy should come before explanations or solutions ✅ How proactive communication can prevent many client complaints before they escalate ✅ How to empower, support, and protect your veterinary team during difficult interactions Are you in a "Code Blue" moment in your veterinary career? Join Bethany's Code Blue Coaching to help bring you back to life! Code Blue Coaching is a personalized 6-month transformational journey that combines neuroscience, coaching psychology, and empowered leadership to help you build a sustainable career in medicine in a way that is authentic to YOU. Whatever your vision, one thing's clear: you didn't sign up for a life of survival mode—and you don't have to stay there. https://www.evolvedvets.com/coaching Ready to evolve your veterinary career? The Evolved Vets Membership is a roadmap to building confidence, managing energy, improving communication, and stepping into leadership on your own terms. Bethany goes beyond professional skills to help you become the veterinarian you’ve always wanted to be: https://www.evolvedvets.com/membership Timestamps00:00 — Why veterinary professionals instinctively want to problem-solve upset clients01:15 — Why concerned customer calls matter in veterinary medicine02:30 — Understanding the fear and stress behind client complaints05:00 — Step 1: Move the conversation to a private space05:50 — Step 2: Listen before you respond06:50 — Step 3: Reflect and validate the client's concerns07:55 — Step 4: Respond with ownership and focus on the outcome09:45 — Step 5: Give the client a concrete next step10:40 — Setting boundaries when a client becomes threatening or unsafe12:40 — Why proactive communication is the most powerful prevention tool18:50 — How to respond to disgruntled clients and negative reviews24:45 — The BEAMS framework for handling post-visit complaints27:35 — Why negative feedback doesn't mean you're doing it wrong Key Takeaways 🔹 Listen before you solve. Give an upset client space to finish speaking instead of immediately defending the bill, diagnosis, or process. 🔹 Empathy isn't an admission of guilt. Reflecting and validating someone's feelings demonstrates that you've heard them and can help move the conversation toward resolution. 🔹 Communication prevents escalation. Clear expectations around wait times, costs, diagnostics, and updates can prevent frustration from building in the first place. 🔹 Take care of the people taking care of the patients. Leaders should debrief after difficult interactions, validate team members' experiences, and watch for signs of emotional depletion. About Dr. Bethany Weinheimer Dr. Bethany Weinheimer is a veterinary leader, coach, consultant, and host of The Evolved Vets Podcast. She specializes in burnout recovery, authentic leadership, emotional resilience, and alignment-based coaching for veterinarians and medical professionals. Through Code Blue Coaching and The Evolved Vets Community, she helps veterinarians navigate challenges from burnout to career growth, including areas like veterinary leadership, practice ownership, and long-term sustainability. Resources MentionedCode Blue Coaching: https://www.evolvedvets.com/coachingThe Evolved Vets Membership: https://app-evolved-vets.mykajabi.com/membership 📸 Instagram: @EvolvedVets 📺 YouTube: Evolved Vets 🎵 TikTok: @evolvedvets 🌐 Website: www.evolvedvets.com 📸 Instagram: @drbeththevet 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bethany-weinheimer-a9047558 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbeththevet

    Veterinary Client Communication: How to Turn Complaints Into Connection (Ep 36)

  4. Aug 13

    The Secret to Building an Empowered Veterinary Team with Dr. Christine Staten (Ep 35)

    What if the veterinary career you've always dreamed of is waiting on the other side of courageous leadership? Discover veterinary leadership, parenthood, practice ownership, veterinary entrepreneurship, team culture, and career growth as Dr. Bethany Weinheimer welcomes Dr. Christine Staten. Christine shares her unexpected journey from aspiring obstetrician to successful veterinary practice owner, revealing how intentional leadership, strong core values, and continuous personal growth transformed her practice into a thriving community cornerstone. From creating psychological safety to building an empowered team, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for veterinarians ready to lead with purpose and create a career they truly love. Are you in a "Code Blue" moment in your veterinary career? Join Bethany's Code Blue Coaching to help bring you back to life! Code Blue Coaching is a personalized 6-month transformational journey that combines neuroscience, coaching psychology, and empowered leadership to help you build a sustainable career in medicine in a way that is authentic to YOU. Whatever your vision, one thing's clear: you didn't sign up for a life of survival mode—and you don't have to stay there. https://www.evolvedvets.com/coaching Ready to evolve your veterinary career? The Evolved Vets Membership is a roadmap to building confidence, managing energy, improving communication, and stepping into leadership on your own terms. Bethany goes beyond professional skills to help you become the veterinarian you’ve always wanted to be: https://www.evolvedvets.com/membership In This Episode You Will Learn✅ Why veterinary medicine offers more career flexibility than most professions ✅ How defining core values can completely transform your practice culture ✅ Practical leadership strategies for building engaged, empowered veterinary teams ✅ Why personal growth and intentional leadership are essential for long-term career fulfillment Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Dr. Christine Staten and her veterinary leadership journey06:42 Finding an unexpected path into veterinary medicine13:15 Discovering purpose through practice ownership20:18 Building a culture-first veterinary practice27:41 Leadership lessons that transformed her team35:12 Creating accountability without sacrificing compassion42:18 Why veterinarians need to think like CEOs47:00 Raising children while building a successful veterinary career54:18 Letting go of guilt and redefining work-life balance1:01:42 The power of mentorship and learning from other leaders1:09:30 Why investing in yourself changes everything1:17:58 The business skills every veterinarian should develop1:26:15 Personal growth, emotional intelligence, and becoming a better leader1:35:52 Breathwork, self-regulation, and finding clarity beyond the to-do list1:43:50 Final advice for future women leaders and where to connect with Christine Key Takeaways 🔹 Leadership starts with leading yourself. Effective leadership isn't about having all the answers—it's about developing self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the willingness to continually grow. 🔹 A thriving practice begins with a strong culture. Clearly defined core values, psychological safety, accountability, and open communication create an environment where team members feel valued, empowered, and motivated to do their best work. 🔹 Your veterinary degree can open countless doors. Whether you're passionate about clinical medicine, ownership, leadership, education, mentoring, or entrepreneurship, veterinary medicine offers incredible flexibility. Your career can evolve as your interests and priorities change. 🔹 Success doesn't require perfect work-life balance. Instead of striving for an impossible balance, focus on creating a life that aligns with your Authentic Values. About Dr. Christine Staten Dr. Christine Staten has had the privilege of practicing and owning a mixed-animal hospital for more than two decades. At the age of 50, she went back to school for her MBA. She wanted to run my business better, and she knew something had to change. What she learned didn’t just apply to Fortune 500 companies, it was practical, actionable, and immediately transformed how she led my team, managed finances, and created systems that finally worked. https://www.veterinary-mba.com/ https://www.instagram.com/veterinary_mba Resources MentionedCode Blue Coaching: https://www.evolvedvets.com/coaching The Evolved Vets Membership: https://app-evolved-vets.mykajabi.com/membership 📸 Instagram: @EvolvedVets 📺 YouTube: Evolved Vets 🎵 TikTok: @evolvedvets 🌐 Website: www.evolvedvets.com 📸 Instagram: @drbeththevet 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bethany-weinheimer-a9047558 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbeththevet

    The Secret to Building an Empowered Veterinary Team with Dr. Christine Staten (Ep 35)

  5. Jul 30

    Moral Injury in Veterinary Medicine: The Hidden Amplifier of Burnout (Ep 34)

    Moral injury in veterinary medicine is one of the biggest hidden causes of burnout. It builds up your chronic stress over time—and understanding how it could transform your career. What if burnout isn't simply exhaustion, but the result of repeatedly compromising your values? In this episode, Dr. Bethany Weinheimer explores how moral injury develops, why it affects so many veterinary professionals, and how it differs from burnout and compassion fatigue. She shares practical strategies from The Evolved Vets Method—including meditation, neuroplasticity, and resilience-building—to help veterinarians reconnect with their authentic values, regulate their nervous systems, and build a sustainable, fulfilling career. Are you in a "Code Blue" moment in your veterinary career? Join Bethany's Code Blue Coaching to help bring you back to life! Code Blue Coaching is a personalized 6-month transformational journey that combines neuroscience, coaching psychology, and empowered leadership to help you build a sustainable career in medicine in a way that is authentic to YOU. Whatever your vision, one thing's clear: you didn't sign up for a life of survival mode—and you don't have to stay there. https://www.evolvedvets.com/coaching Ready to evolve your veterinary career? The Evolved Vets Membership is a roadmap to building confidence, managing energy, improving communication, and stepping into leadership on your own terms. Bethany goes beyond professional skills to help you become the veterinarian you’ve always wanted to be: https://www.evolvedvets.com/membership In This Episode You Will Learn✅ What moral injury is and how it leads to burnout, a chronic state of stress ✅ How repeated ethical conflicts silently erode resilience and fulfillment ✅ How The Evolved Vets Method helps rewire limiting beliefs and strengthen resilience ✅ Practical ways to protect your values, regulate your nervous system, and create a sustainable veterinary career Timestamps00:00 – What moral injury really is and why it matters03:10 – The surprising research linking resilience to preventing moral injury07:20 – Signs and symptoms of moral injury versus burnout and PTSD11:25 – Code Blue moments: how repeated self-abandonment leads to burnout15:15 – The Evolved Vets Method: Meditation, Elevation, and Integration21:10 – Three practical strategies to overcome burnout and reconnect with yourself30:00 – System-level solutions to reduce moral injury in veterinary medicine37:15 – A powerful real-life case that changed Dr. Bethany's perspective on moral injury Key Takeaways 🔹 Moral injury and burnout are not the same. Burnout stems from chronic workplace stress, while moral injury occurs when you're forced to repeatedly compromise your ethical values or witness actions that conflict with what you believe is right. 🔹 Healthy boundaries protect both you and your patients. Creating space to rest with purpose, process difficult cases, and advocate for your values allows you to show up as a more present, compassionate veterinarian. 🔹 Healing begins by acknowledging, not suppressing, difficult experiences. Taking time to reflect on challenging cases, seek support, and reframe limiting beliefs can transform moral injury into an opportunity for growth and long-term career fulfillment. 🔹 Understanding your authentic values is essential for sustainable success. The more aligned your decisions are with your personal beliefs, the less likely you are to experience self-abandonment and burnout. 🔹 The Evolved Vets Method offers a practical roadmap for healing. Meditation, elevation, and integration help rewire limiting beliefs, strengthen resilience, and create healthier responses to difficult situations. About Dr. Bethany Weinheimer Dr. Bethany Weinheimer is a veterinary leader, coach, consultant, and host of The Evolved Vets Podcast. She specializes in burnout recovery, authentic leadership, emotional resilience, and alignment-based coaching for veterinarians and medical professionals. Through Code Blue Coaching and The Evolved Vets Community, she helps veterinarians navigate challenges from burnout to career growth, including areas like veterinary leadership, practice ownership, and long-term sustainability. Resources MentionedCode Blue Coaching: https://www.evolvedvets.com/coachingThe Evolved Vets Membership: https://app-evolved-vets.mykajabi.com/membership 📸 Instagram: @EvolvedVets 📺 YouTube: Evolved Vets 🎵 TikTok: @evolvedvets 🌐 Website: www.evolvedvets.com 📸 Instagram: @drbeththevet 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bethany-weinheimer-a9047558 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbeththevet

    Moral Injury in Veterinary Medicine: The Hidden Amplifier of Burnout (Ep 34)

  6. Jul 16

    When Veterinary Medicine Meets Motherhood: Choosing Presence Over Perfection with Dr. Ashley Gray (Ep 33)

    Veterinary burnout, motherhood, work-life balance, career transitions, and authentic leadership come together in this deeply personal conversation with Dr. Ashley Gray. What happens when the career you've worked your entire life to build no longer aligns with the season you're living? Dr. Ashley shares her emotional journey from emergency veterinarian and hospital leader to intentionally stepping away from full-time practice after becoming a mother of two. Together with Dr. Bethany Weinheimer, they discuss identity shifts, listening to your intuition, recognizing burnout, asking for help, therapy, lowering perfectionist expectations, and building a sustainable veterinary career that honors both professional purpose and family. This episode is an honest reminder that evolving isn't giving up—it's choosing alignment. Ready to evolve your veterinary career? Explore coaching, programs, and resources designed to support alignment, leadership, and long-term sustainability in veterinary medicine at https://www.evolvedvets.com/membership In This Episode How to recognize when burnout is really your body asking you to pivot Why motherhood can completely reshape your identity and personal values Practical ways to lower perfectionism while creating a more sustainable veterinary career How therapy, community, and trusting your intuition can help you navigate life's biggest transitions Key Timestamps00:00 Motherhood changes your identity in unexpected ways03:35 Ashley's veterinary career journey from internship to ER and leadership06:45 Following intuition through a cross-country move while pregnant11:20 Discovering authentic values after becoming a mother14:00 Navigating a newborn's unexpected medical challenges and career decisions16:30 Why therapy became one of Ashley's biggest lessons20:45 Leaving full-time veterinary medicine and facing an identity crisis24:00 Finding purpose through education, advocacy, and supporting pet parents30:20 Rebuilding a career through writing, creativity, and intentional motherhood37:40 Delegation, raising resilient children, and embracing imperfect growth Key Takeaways Your body often recognizes burnout before your mind is willing to admit it. Every season of life requires reevaluating your values—and sometimes your career. Asking for help, seeking therapy, and leaning on your community are signs of strength, not weakness. Sustainable success in veterinary medicine comes from alignment, not constant achievement. About Dr. Ashley GrayDr. Ashley Gray is a well-rounded small animal general practitioner who has experience with emergency medicine. She is fear free certified and additional skills include: abdominal ultrasound, endoscopy, spectrum of care medicine, excellent communicator, relationship builder, marketer and great at recruiting. She has solid social media experience and run two successful platforms (@Southernpetvet and @vetsontherise). She also held leadership roles as Internship Director and Medical Director. She and a vet school classmate friend started the company Vets on the Rise back in 2019. Why? Her main passion is providing mentorship support to vet students and new grad vets. Check it out on Instagram: @vetsontherise VOTR is here with books, courses and email subscriber support to help new vets! Check out how we can help your new grad hires or vet student classes at: www.veterinariansontherise.com Instagram: :https://www.instagram.com/southernpetvet/?hl=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetsontherise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-gray-a17407a5 Resources Mentioned📸 Instagram: @EvolvedVets 📺 YouTube: Evolved Vets 🎵 TikTok: @evolvedvets 🌐 Website & Membership: www.evolvedvets.com 📸 Instagram: @drbeththevet 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bethany-weinheimer-a9047558 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbeththevet

    When Veterinary Medicine Meets Motherhood: Choosing Presence Over Perfection with Dr. Ashley Gray (Ep 33)

  7. Jul 2

    New Grad Veterinarian Survival Guide: How to Thrive Beyond Day One (Ep 32)

    New graduate veterinarians often enter practice carrying both excitement and overwhelming pressure to be "day one ready"—but what if that expectation has been misunderstood from the start? Dr. Bethany Weinheimer discusses the origins of the phrase, explores the research behind imposter syndrome in veterinary medicine, and offers practical strategies to help new vet grads move from fear and perfectionism into confidence and curiosity. Through personal stories, evidence-based insights, and actionable tips, this episode reminds listeners that graduation isn't the finish line, it's the beginning of a lifelong practice of growth, learning, and self-compassion. The Evolve Vets Membership is an online community designed specifically for women in veterinary medicine who are ready to move beyond survival mode and create a sustainable, fulfilling career. If you're a new graduate, Dr. Bethany is offering one month free to help you build resilience from the very beginning of your career. Simply use the promo code NEWGRAD2026 to experience the tools, guidance, and support that can help you thrive—not just survive—in veterinary medicine. In This Episode You Will LearnWhat "day one ready" was originally intended to mean—and how its message has been misunderstood Why imposter syndrome and anxiety are so common among new veterinarians Five practical strategies to build confidence, seek support, and navigate your first year in practice How nervous system regulation and the Evolve Method can help create a sustainable veterinary career Timestamps00:00 Why "Day One Ready" Is a Starting Line, Not a Finish Line01:15 The Question That Changed the Conversation Around New Graduates04:20 Research on Imposter Syndrome and Why You're Not Alone06:20 The Original Meaning Behind the "Day One Ready" Concept09:20 Clinical Knowledge vs. Clinical Confidence13:30 Reframing the Question: "Am I Ready for Day One?"17:35 Dr. Bethany's New Grad Mistakes and Lessons Learned21:35 Five Essential Tips for New Graduate Veterinarians28:35 The Evolve Method and Nervous System Regulation40:15 What Day One Should Actually Feel Like Key Takeaways Graduation doesn't mean you know everything—it means you've built the foundation to keep learning. Mentorship, collaboration, and asking for help are signs of wisdom, not weakness. Confidence develops through repetition, experience, and self-compassion. Regulating your nervous system may be one of the most important investments you make in your veterinary longevity. About Dr. Bethany Weinheimer Dr. Bethany Weinheimer is a veterinary leader, coach, consultant, and host of The Evolved Vets Podcast. She specializes in burnout recovery, authentic leadership, emotional resilience, and alignment-based coaching for veterinarians and medical professionals. Through Code Blue Coaching and The Evolved Vets Community, she helps veterinarians navigate challenges from burnout to career growth, including areas like veterinary leadership, practice ownership, and long-term sustainability. Resources MentionedThe Doctor Molly Says Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-molly-says-podcast/id1800302028Dr. Gary Marshall on The Doctor Molly Says Podcast: https://youtu.be/aFXqKz6OGhcPerfectionism in Vet Medicine Episode -https://youtu.be/-eyYOjtVWmwThe Evolved Vets Membership: https://app-evolved-vets.mykajabi.com/membership 📸 Instagram: @EvolvedVets 📺 YouTube: Evolved Vets 🎵 TikTok: @evolvedvets 🌐 Website: www.evolvedvets.com 📸 Instagram: @drbeththevet 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bethany-weinheimer-a9047558 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbeththevet

    New Grad Veterinarian Survival Guide: How to Thrive Beyond Day One (Ep 32)

  8. Jun 18

    The Honest Vet, Dr. Sylvalyn Hammond on Leadership, Motherhood, and Evidence-Based Medicine (Ep 31)

    Veterinary leadership, general practice, emergency medicine, exotics, evidence-based medicine, and motherhood collide in this inspiring conversation with Dr. Sylvalyn Hammond. The Honest Vet tells us what honesty means to her and what happens when the career you thought you'd have no longer fits? Dr. Hammond shares her unexpected journey from aspiring large animal veterinarian to small animal, ER doctor, relief vet, exotic pet practitioner, Chief of Staff, mother, and creator of The Honest Vet. Along the way, she discusses navigating misinformation, building trust with pet owners, stepping into leadership, giving and receiving feedback, embracing uncertainty, and learning that the most meaningful career paths are rarely linear. This episode is a powerful reminder that flexibility, authenticity, and curiosity can lead to a veterinary career more fulfilling than you ever imagined. Ready to evolve your veterinary career? Explore coaching, programs, and resources designed to support alignment, leadership, and long-term sustainability in veterinary medicine at https://www.evolvedvets.com/membership In This Episode Why emergency medicine helped shape Dr. Hammond into a more confident veterinarian How The Honest Vet was created to combat misinformation with compassion and evidence What stepping into leadership as a female veterinarian really looks like Why staying flexible and trusting your intuition can open unexpected opportunities Key Timestamps00:00 Why emergency medicine made Dr. Hammond a better veterinarian01:45 Reconnecting after veterinary school and reflecting on different career paths04:05 Realizing large animal medicine wasn't the right fit07:45 The pivotal moment she switched tracks during clinical rotations09:30 Starting her first small animal position and navigating student debt realities12:20 Taking on emergency medicine to strengthen clinical confidence15:20 The emotional highs and lows of ER practice19:35 The experiences that inspired The Honest Vet24:10 Fighting misinformation and building trust with pet owners26:45 Moving to Charleston and starting over28:25 Relief work as an unexpected career advantage32:10 Discovering a passion for exotic animal medicine41:30 Using social media to advocate for pets through honest education47:50 The meaning behind The Honest Vet brand54:40 "Evidence-based everything" as a life philosophy01:03:15 Stepping into leadership as Chief of Staff01:12:45 Advice for aspiring veterinary leaders and embracing the journey Key Takeaways The veterinary career you imagined may evolve into something even better if you stay open to change. Emergency medicine builds confidence, decisiveness, and skills that benefit every veterinarian. Honest conversations rooted in empathy and evidence are the strongest antidotes to misinformation. Leadership isn't about having all the answers—it's about earning trust, staying adaptable, and helping others grow. About Dr. Sylvalyn HammondChief of Staff A 2018 graduate of Texas A&M University, Dr. Hammond grew up on her family's Angus cattle ranch in southern Arizona, where she spent her childhood as her mother's “unofficial” veterinary assistant. That early hands-on experience shaped a lifelong passion for animal health and welfare. Today, she leads our team as Chief of Staff and is especially passionate about client education and partnering with pet owners on their animals’ care. Dr. Hammond works with a wide variety of species, drawing on her experience with both small and farm animals, as well as advanced continuing education in exotic pet medicine through the Exotic Veterinary Academy. Her clinical interests include nutrition, internal medicine, dentistry, and evidence-based preventive care. https://allcreatureschs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestvet/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehonestvet YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehonestvet.official Resources Mentioned📸 Instagram: @EvolvedVets 📺 YouTube: Evolved Vets 🎵 TikTok: @evolvedvets 🌐 Website & Membership: www.evolvedvets.com 📸 Instagram: @drbeththevet 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bethany-weinheimer-a9047558 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbeththevet

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Burned out, craving alignment, and ready to grow into the veterinarian you’re meant to be? The Evolved Vets Podcast is a veterinary podcast designed for personal growth for veterinarians who want stronger veterinary leadership and long-term veterinary professional development. Hosted by Dr. Bethany Weinheimer, this veterinary podcast blends mindset coaching, practical strategy, and real conversations to support modern veterinary professionals at every stage of their careers in veterinary medicine. The Evolved Vets Podcast exists to help veterinarians move beyond survival mode and into intentional growth. This veterinary podcast focuses on personal growth for veterinarians who want clarity, confidence, and sustainable momentum in both life and practice within veterinary medicine. Through guided discussions, expert insights, and relatable stories, listeners gain tools that elevate veterinary leadership while strengthening veterinary professional development in a way that feels realistic and actionable. Each episode of this veterinary podcast delivers proven frameworks for personal growth for veterinarians navigating leadership challenges, communication barriers, energy management, and decision fatigue. Whether you’re stepping into management, building a practice culture, or refining your influence, The Evolved Vets Podcast provides strategies rooted in veterinary leadership principles and long-term veterinary professional development goals. What You Will Learn in This Veterinary Podcast 🟩 How to build sustainable confidence and clarity through personal growth for veterinarians 🟩 Practical tools to strengthen veterinary leadership in real clinical and team environments 🟩 Communication strategies that support stronger relationships and veterinary professional development 🟩 Mindset frameworks to manage energy, prevent burnout, and grow through consistent personal growth for veterinarians As a veterinary podcast built by veterinarians for veterinarians, the show bridges mindset work with practical application. Personal growth for veterinarians is not just about motivation, it’s about creating habits, systems, and boundaries that support confident veterinary leadership. Every conversation supports intentional veterinary professional development while honoring the realities of modern veterinary medicine. This veterinary podcast also creates a space for reflection, accountability, and community. Listeners committed to personal growth for veterinarians gain clarity around purpose, decision-making, and resilience. Strong veterinary leadership starts with self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and communication skills, all reinforced through ongoing veterinary professional development. Dr. Bethany Weinheimer brings authenticity, lived experience, and coaching-based tools into every episode of this veterinary podcast. Her approach to personal growth for veterinarians empowers listeners to take ownership of their careers while building grounded veterinary leadership rooted in service, integrity, and impact. This ongoing veterinary professional development journey supports long-term fulfillment, retention, and influence inside the profession. If you’re ready to stop revolving and start evolving, this veterinary podcast gives you the mindset, structure, and community to grow with confidence. Commit to personal growth for veterinarians, strengthen your veterinary leadership, and elevate your veterinary professional development alongside a community that understands the real demands of veterinary medicine. Together, let’s stop revolving and start evolving. Dr. Bethany Weinheimer helps veterinarians move out of burnout and into confident leadership by building clarity, emotional resilience, and sustainable growth inside and outside the clinic.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Bethany Weinheimer
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Evolved Vets, 2025
  • Show Website
    The Evolved Vets

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