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. Season One Lessons on Veterinary Burnout, Alignment, and Authentic Leadership

    12/18/2025

    Season One Lessons on Veterinary Burnout, Alignment, and Authentic Leadership

    Burned out in veterinary medicine and craving real alignment? In this episode of The Evolved Vets Podcast, we unpack veterinary burnout recovery, authentic leadership, emotional resilience, and abundance mindset for veterinarians ready to thrive. In this powerful season finale of The Evolved Vets Podcast, Dr. Bethany Weinheimer reflects on the most impactful moments from Season One and how authenticity, alignment, and abundance can transform veterinary leadership, burnout recovery, and long-term career fulfillment. This episode explores what it truly means to live in alignment with your authentic values as a veterinarian, how burnout often stems from chronic self-abandonment, and why directional living creates sustainable growth instead of hustle-driven exhaustion. Through real stories, neuroscience-backed insights, and coaching examples, listeners learn how emotional regulation, mindset shifts, gratitude practices, and accountability can reshape both professional and personal life. Dr. Bethany also highlights how Code Blue Coaching supports high-achieving veterinarians seeking clarity, calm, leadership confidence, and emotional resilience. If you are craving alignment, peace, and purpose in veterinary medicine while reducing burnout and stress, this episode delivers actionable mindset shifts and inspiration heading into 2026. In This Episode You Will Learn ✅ Why authenticity and alignment are essential for long-term veterinary burnout recovery ✅ How self-abandonment drives chronic stress in veterinary medicine ✅ The difference between destination living and directional living ✅ How emotional regulation improves leadership performance and confidence ✅ Why gratitude rewires the nervous system for resilience and clarity ✅ How abundance mindset reduces fear-based decision making ✅ Why accountability accelerates growth for veterinarians ✅ How Code Blue Coaching supports veterinary leadership development Ready to evolve your veterinary career? Explore coaching, programs, and resources designed to support alignment, leadership, and long-term sustainability in veterinary medicine at www.evolvedvets.com Key Timestamps (00:00) Season One reflections and community impact (01:23) Why authenticity is difficult but essential for alignment (05:50) Recognizing nervous system signals of misalignment (09:13) Directional living versus destination living (16:38) Small steps create sustainable change (24:27) Worst case scenario thinking and fear reduction (31:02) Inside Code Blue Coaching for veterinarians (33:22) Money mindset and scarcity conditioning in veterinary medicine (42:13) Gratitude, failure tolerance, and emotional growth (48:04) Accountability and mindset transformation Key Takeaways 💎 Authentic values create emotional freedom, peace, and sustainable leadership 💎 Chronic burnout often stems from repeated self-abandonment 💎 Directional living encourages curiosity instead of perfectionism 💎 Abundance mindset reduces fear and expands creative problem solving 💎 Gratitude strengthens emotional regulation and resilience 💎 Accountability increases follow-through and clarity 💎 Small consistent actions outperform dramatic life overhauls 💎 Alignment improves both personal fulfillment and professional impact Guest & Host Bio Dr. Bethany Weinheimer is a veterinary leader, coach, and host of The Evolved Vets Podcast. She specializes in leadership development, emotional resilience, burnout...

    54 min
  2. What Veterinarians Can Learn From Taylor Swift?! Reinvention, Resilience, and Authentic Leadership

    10/30/2025

    What Veterinarians Can Learn From Taylor Swift?! Reinvention, Resilience, and Authentic Leadership

    Feeling burned out in veterinary medicine or worried about losing your spark? In The Evolved Vets Podcast, Dr. Bethany Weinheimer explores what veterinarians can learn from Taylor Swift about reinvention, resilience, authentic leadership, alignment, and veterinary burnout recovery through every era of a career. In this powerful and unexpectedly relatable episode, Dr. Bethany breaks down how Taylor Swift’s ability to reinvent herself, own her narrative, and turn pain into purpose offers a roadmap for veterinarians navigating burnout, leadership pressure, compassion fatigue, and career transitions. This conversation blends storytelling, mindset coaching, and lived veterinary experience to show how authentic leadership in veterinary medicine, emotional resilience, and alignment create long-term sustainability. Whether you are a new grad, a seasoned clinician, or a veterinary leader questioning what comes next, this episode reframes burnout as an invitation to evolve rather than quit. Dr. Bethany also shares personal stories from her own burnout era, leadership journey, and alignment shift, illustrating how coaching, boundaries, and value-driven decisions restore peace, creativity, and purpose in veterinary medicine. In This Episode You Will Learn✅ Why reinvention is a powerful form of resilience for veterinarians ✅ How authentic leadership supports veterinary burnout recovery ✅ Why owning your narrative reduces victim mindset in veterinary medicine ✅ How to turn pain, loss, and compassion fatigue into purpose ✅ The difference between pain and suffering for veterinarians ✅ How authentic connection strengthens veterinary leadership ✅ Why celebrating career “eras” prevents burnout and shame ✅ How alignment coaching supports sustainable veterinary careers Ready to evolve your veterinary career? Explore coaching, programs, and resources designed to support alignment, leadership, and long-term sustainability in veterinary medicine at www.evolvedvets.com Key Timestamps(00:00) Welcome and why veterinarians should learn from Taylor Swift (03:12) Bethany’s burnout era and the cost of misalignment (07:45) Lesson one: Reinvention as resilience in veterinary careers (12:30) Lesson two: Owning your narrative as a veterinarian (18:40) Turning medical trauma into growth and leadership (25:10) Lesson three: Transitioning pain into purpose (31:45) Lesson four: Authentic connection and leadership trust (38:20) Vulnerability, storytelling, and client relationships (44:55) Lesson five: Celebrating career eras without shame (51:30) Alignment, coaching, and redefining success in vet med Key Takeaways 💎 Reinvention allows veterinarians to evolve without abandoning the profession 💎 Authentic leadership reduces burnout and strengthens teams 💎 Owning your story shifts mindset from victim to creator 💎 Pain becomes purpose when processed instead of suppressed 💎 Authentic connection builds trust with clients and teams 💎 Celebrating past eras creates confidence and self-compassion 💎 Alignment restores peace, creativity, and longevity in vet med 💎 Veterinary burnout recovery begins with self-honesty and support Host Bio Dr. Bethany Weinheimer is a veterinary leader, coach, and host of The Evolve Vets Podcast. She specializes in veterinary burnout recovery, authentic leadership, emotional resilience, and alignment coaching for veterinarians. Through Code Blue...

    20 min
  3. Veterinary Practice Ownership, Leadership, and Resilience: Building an Independent Clinic Without Burning Out

    10/14/2025

    Veterinary Practice Ownership, Leadership, and Resilience: Building an Independent Clinic Without Burning Out

    Thinking about veterinary practice ownership but unsure where to start? On The Evolved Vets Podcast, Dr. Bethany Weinheimer and Dr. Anna Foster sit down with Dr. Mike Walker to explore veterinary practice ownership, veterinary leadership, resilience, mentorship, and what it really takes to build an independent clinic without sacrificing fulfillment or sustainability. Dr. Mike Walker shares his journey from graduating veterinary school with debt to opening and scaling Apollo Vet in Wimberley and Austin, Texas. Together, they unpack the realities of independent ownership, financial risk, culture building, mentorship for young veterinarians, and why betting on yourself is often the most ethical and empowering choice in veterinary medicine. This episode offers an honest look at entrepreneurship in vet med, including failure, fear, resilience, and long-term thinking. Whether you are a new grad, associate veterinarian, or future practice owner, this conversation delivers practical insight and mindset shifts for building a career on your own terms. In This Episode You Will Learn ✅ How veterinary practice ownership works financially and logistically ✅ Why independent veterinary practices are still viable and in demand ✅ How mentorship accelerates skill growth for veterinarians ✅ Why communication skills matter more than perfect medicine ✅ How to build clinic culture without burnout ✅ The role of resilience in veterinary entrepreneurship ✅ Why ownership autonomy supports long-term fulfillment ✅ How to evaluate mentorship when choosing a veterinary job Ready to evolve your veterinary career? Explore coaching, programs, and resources designed to support alignment, leadership, and long-term sustainability in veterinary medicine at www.evolvedvets.com Key Timestamps (00:00) Welcome and introduction to Dr. Mike Walker (02:30) Why Mike knew he wanted veterinary practice ownership (04:15) Student debt, saving strategy, and bank loans (06:05) How to secure a startup loan as a veterinarian (08:45) Mentorship gaps in veterinary medicine (11:40) Social media, culture, and attracting talent (15:30) Ownership mistakes, failure, and resilience (18:50) Building clinic culture and accountability (21:30) Why communication is the most valuable skill (25:00) Mentorship in surgery and new grad confidence (29:50) Resilience, bad reviews, and emotional regulation (33:40) Hiring, upskilling, and attracting veterinarians (37:10) Community impact and long-term vision (41:45) Private equity, independence, and autonomy (46:00) Worst-case scenarios and betting on yourself Key Takeaways 💎 Veterinary practice ownership is achievable without massive capital 💎 Independent veterinary clinics thrive through culture and mentorship 💎 Communication skills drive success more than perfection 💎 Resilience is built through experience, not avoidance 💎 Mentorship prevents fear-based career decisions 💎 Clinic culture requires daily intention and accountability 💎 Autonomy increases fulfillment and sustainability 💎 Betting on yourself often leads to ethical success Guest & Host Bio Dr. Mike Walker is the founder of Apollo Vet, an independent veterinary practice with locations in Wimberley and Austin, Texas. He is known for his transparent leadership style, commitment to mentorship, and innovative approach to veterinary practice ownership and culture. Dr. Bethany...

    48 min
  4. Veterinary Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Resilience: How to Stay in Vet Med Without Losing Yourse

    10/02/2025

    Veterinary Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Resilience: How to Stay in Vet Med Without Losing Yourse

    This episode contains open and honest discussion about addiction, mental health challenges, and suicide within veterinary medicine. These topics may be triggering for some listeners. Veterinary burnout and compassion fatigue are pushing too many professionals to the edge. On The Evolved Vets Podcast, Dr Bethany Weinheimer and Dr. Anna Foster sit down with ER veterinary technician Geoffrey to talk honestly about veterinary burnout, compassion fatigue, mental health in veterinary medicine, resilience, and how to build a sustainable career without shutting down emotionally. In this raw and powerful conversation, Geoffrey shares his 20-year journey in veterinary medicine, including addiction recovery, mental health struggles, perfectionism, and the pressure to stay silent. Together, we explore why veterinary burnout is not a personal failure, how compassion fatigue accumulates over time, and why openness, accountability, and community are essential for long-term resilience in vet med. In This Episode You Will Learn ✅ Why veterinary burnout and compassion fatigue are so common ✅ How perfectionism fuels anxiety and depression in vet med ✅ Why being “strong” often prevents healing ✅ How to process mistakes without self-destruction ✅ Why kindness toward colleagues reduces burnout ✅ How accountability and mentorship support resilience ✅ What “shift shedding” looks like in real life ✅ Why small 1% improvements outperform perfection Ready to evolve your veterinary career? Explore coaching, programs, and resources designed to support alignment, leadership, and long-term sustainability in veterinary medicine at www.evolvedvets.com Key Timestamps (00:00) Veterinary Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Resilience (01:12) Geoffrey’s background and 20 years in veterinary medicine (03:00) Burnout, compassion fatigue, and emotional suppression (05:56) Addiction, recovery, and mental health honesty (10:45) Perfectionism and fear of mistakes in vet med (14:30) Why vet teams turn on each other (17:20) Anxiety, expectations, and self-judgment (23:44) Learning from mistakes without shame (28:24) Bringing joy and fun back into veterinary medicine (31:05) Shift shedding and emotional processing tools (33:55) Meditation, gratitude, and perspective shifts (42:22) Accountability, mentorship, and growth (44:08) Building resilience through daily habits (49:22) 75 Hard, consistency, and mindset (52:29) Values, advice, and career sustainability Key Takeaways 💎 Veterinary burnout thrives in silence and isolation 💎 Compassion fatigue is cumulative, not weakness 💎 Perfectionism increases anxiety and emotional exhaustion 💎 Accountability creates growth without shame 💎 Kindness toward colleagues improves culture and safety 💎 Small daily habits build long-term resilience 💎 Mental health support belongs in veterinary medicine 💎 You can stay in vet med without losing yourself Guest & Host Bio Geoffrey is an emergency veterinary technician with over 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine. Through his work, advocacy, and Instagram platform @aintdoingright, he focuses on reducing veterinary burnout, addressing compassion fatigue, and supporting mental health in vet med with honesty, humor, and humanity. Dr. Bethany Weinheimer Veterinary leader, coach, and host of The Evolved Vets Podcast, specializing...

    57 min
  5. DVM Moms, Veterinary Leadership, and Community: How Connection, Confidence, and Support Are Changing Vet Med

    09/19/2025

    DVM Moms, Veterinary Leadership, and Community: How Connection, Confidence, and Support Are Changing Vet Med

    What happens when veterinarians stop trying to do everything alone? Evolved Vets Podcast, Dr. Jamie Perkins, Chief Veterinary Officer of DVM Moms, sit down with Dr. Bethany Weinheimer and Dr. Anna Foster to explore veterinary leadership, community support, working motherhood in vet med, and how connection is reshaping the profession. This powerful conversation dives into the origin and growth of DVM Moms, one of the largest and most engaged veterinary communities in the world. Jamie shares her unconventional career path, from clinical practice and academia to education innovation, conference leadership, and community building, while navigating life as a single mom in veterinary medicine. Together, they unpack why community matters, how confidence and values-based decision making create sustainable careers, and why veterinarians, especially women and moms, deserve systems that support the whole human behind the degree. In This Episode You Will Learn✅ How DVM Moms grew into one of the largest veterinary communities ✅ Why community support is critical for veterinarians and working moms ✅ How veterinary leadership can look outside of traditional practice roles ✅ Why confidence and asking for support changes career outcomes ✅ How neurodiversity is showing up more openly in vet med ✅ The role of authenticity and values in career decisions ✅ Why mentorship and connection reduce burnout ✅ How small acts of engagement build stronger communities Ready to evolve your veterinary career? Explore coaching, programs, and resources designed to support alignment, leadership, and long-term sustainability in veterinary medicine at www.evolvedvets.com Key Timestamps(00:00) DVM Moms, Veterinary Leadership, and Community (01:50) Jamie’s journey through vet school, motherhood, and academia (06:04) Education innovation, gamification, and new learning models (12:34) Trends veterinarians ask for help with inside DVM Moms (16:20) Mental health, neurodiversity, and community conversations (20:41) Growth, engagement, and structure of the DVM Moms community (25:25) Real-life examples of community support in action (30:12) How engagement impacts visibility and connection (35:35) Career pathways and leadership beyond clinical practice (40:11) Values, motherhood, and decision making (44:47) Advice for aspiring female veterinary leaders Key Takeaways 💎 Community support changes how veterinarians survive and thrive 💎 Veterinary leadership does not follow a single path 💎 Confidence grows through competence, values, and experience 💎 Asking for help is a leadership skill, not a weakness 💎 Neurodiversity deserves understanding and support in vet med 💎 Engagement builds visibility, trust, and connection 💎 Alignment with values leads to sustainable careers 💎 No veterinarian should feel alone in their journey Guest & Host Bio Jamie Perkins, DVM, PhD is the Chief Veterinary Officer of DVM Moms, one of the largest veterinary communities globally. She has held roles in private practice, academia, education leadership, and industry consulting, with a focus on innovation, mentorship, and community-driven support for veterinarians and working moms. Dr. Bethany Weinheimer Veterinary leader, coach, and host of The Evolved Vets Podcast, specializing in veterinary burnout recovery, leadership development, and values based life coaching through the Evolved Vets community. 📸 Instagram: @drbeththevet 💼 LinkedIn:...

    59 min
  6. Authenticity, Alignment, and Directional Living: Why Being Yourself Is So Hard in Veterinary Medicine

    09/04/2025

    Authenticity, Alignment, and Directional Living: Why Being Yourself Is So Hard in Veterinary Medicine

    Why is it so hard to be ourselves, even when authenticity is what we want most? In this episode of The Evolved Vets Podcast, Dr. Bethany Weinheimer and Dr. Anna Foster dive into authenticity, alignment, veterinary burnout, and why so many high-achieving veterinarians feel disconnected even after reaching the goals they worked so hard to achieve. This honest and reflective conversation explores how expectations, culture, and “shoulds” pull veterinarians out of alignment, often without them realizing it. Bethany and Anna share personal stories about career decisions, travel, promotions, identity, and values, showing how misalignment shows up in the body long before it shows up in burnout. The episode introduces directional living versus destination living, a framework that helps veterinarians stop chasing titles and start making aligned decisions based on values, curiosity, and internal signals instead of pressure, optics, or outcomes. In This Episode You Will Learn ✅ Why authenticity feels difficult for high-achieving veterinarians ✅ How misalignment shows up physically before burnout appears ✅ Why chasing promotions often leads to dissatisfaction ✅ The difference between destination living and directional living ✅ How to identify your core values as a decision-making compass ✅ Why logic and optics often override intuition ✅ The Four O’s framework for aligned decisions ✅ How to rebuild trust in your internal compass Ready to evolve your veterinary career? Explore coaching, programs, and resources designed to support alignment, leadership, and long-term sustainability in veterinary medicine at www.evolvedvets.com Key Timestamps (00:00) Authenticity, Alignment, and Directional Living (01:10) Living out of alignment without realizing it (03:45) Travel, values, and judgment in veterinary careers (05:30) How misalignment feels in the body (06:30) What alignment feels like when you find your people (08:10) Cultural expectations and identity shifts (09:05) Why high-achieving veterinarians feel unfulfilled (10:45) Destination living versus directional living (13:10) Why there is no single “right” life path (15:00) Taking action to gain clarity (17:10) The Four O’s framework explained (22:00) Using your body as an internal compass (24:00) Practicing alignment with small decisions (26:00) Grace, patience, and self-compassion on the journey Key Takeaways 💎 Authenticity is a lifelong process, not a single decision 💎 Misalignment often shows up as anxiety, tightness, or dread 💎 Alignment feels expansive, light, and energizing 💎 Directional living reduces burnout and pressure 💎 There is no one correct path in veterinary medicine 💎 Values create clarity when logic feels confusing 💎 Trying things is how you gather information 💎 Grace and self-compassion are essential for growth Host Bio Dr. Bethany Weinheimer Veterinary leader, coach, and host of The Evolved Vets Podcast, specializing in veterinary burnout recovery, leadership development, and alignment coaching through the Evolved Vets community. 📸 Instagram: @drbeththevet Dr. Anna Foster is co-host of The Evolved Vets Podcast and supports veterinarians through values-based decision making, emotional regulation, and community-centered transformation. Resources Mentioned Book a Free Alignment Call a href="https://calendly.com/hello-evolvedvets/30min" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    26 min
  7. Authenticity, Alignment, and the Summer Evolution: How Women Veterinarians Are Rewriting Success

    08/21/2025

    Authenticity, Alignment, and the Summer Evolution: How Women Veterinarians Are Rewriting Success

    What happens when women veterinarians stop chasing expectations and start choosing alignment? In this IRL episode of The Evolved Vets Podcast, Dr. Bethany Weinheimer and Dr. Anna Foster reflect on their time in Kauai, Hawaii, and unpack the biggest lessons from the first-ever Summer Evolution inside the Evolved Vets membership. Recorded live during a veterinary CE retreat, this conversation explores authenticity, alignment, community, and how intentional change helps veterinarians build careers and lives that actually feel fulfilling. Bethany and Anna share real stories about rituals, coaching, manifestation, career transitions, sabbaticals, love, boundaries, and redefining success on their own terms. This episode is an honest look at what happens when high-achieving women in veterinary medicine slow down, get clear on their values, and take aligned action even when it feels uncomfortable. In This Episode You Will Learn✅ What the Summer Evolution is and why women veterinarians crave it ✅ How authenticity and alignment change career decisions ✅ Why community and mentorship are missing in vet med ✅ How rituals help release fear and call in abundance ✅ Why boundaries are essential for sustainable success ✅ How coaching and accountability accelerate growth ✅ What directional living looks like in real life ✅ Why redefining success leads to peace and fulfillment Ready to evolve your veterinary career? Explore coaching, programs, and resources designed to support alignment, leadership, and long-term sustainability in veterinary medicine at www.evolvedvets.com Timestamps (00:00) Authenticity, Alignment, and the Summer Evolution (01:05) Inside the Evolved Vets Summer Evolution program (02:21) Why women veterinarians crave community and mentorship (03:58) Authenticity, alignment, and values work explained (04:48) Shedding misalignment and standing in self-worth (05:06) Rituals, intention setting, and symbolic practices (07:27) Why rituals create emotional and lasting change (10:07) Reflecting on past rituals and manifestations (12:44) Love, abundance, and releasing old blocks (13:26) Values alignment and redefining priorities (16:30) Career transitions, boundaries, and letting go (18:08) Bora Bora, self-worth, and aligned action (21:39) Abundance vs lack mindset explained (22:43) Sabbaticals, rest, and redefining productivity (28:41) Coaching, accountability, and mindset shifts (32:01) Writing, creativity, and self-expression Key Takeaways 💎 Alignment begins with knowing your values 💎 Authenticity is a process, not a destination 💎 Community accelerates healing and growth 💎 Boundaries protect energy and prevent burnout 💎 Coaching helps identify lack vs abundance thinking 💎 Rituals create clarity and emotional release 💎 Success looks different in every season of life 💎 Women veterinarians deserve fulfilling, sustainable careers Host Bio Dr. Bethany Weinheimer Veterinary leader, coach, and host of The Evolved Vets Podcast, specializing in veterinary burnout recovery, leadership development, and alignment coaching through the Evolved Vets community. 📸 Instagram: @drbeththevet 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bethany-weinheimer-a9047558 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbeththevet Dr. Anna...

    36 min
  8. Zoo Medicine, Burnout, and Alignment: A Wildlife Veterinarian’s Journey From Residency to Conservation Work

    08/08/2025

    Zoo Medicine, Burnout, and Alignment: A Wildlife Veterinarian’s Journey From Residency to Conservation Work

    What does it really take to build a career in zoo medicine and conservation without losing yourself along the way? Dr. Bethany Weinheimer and Dr. Anna Foster sit down with wildlife veterinarian Cheryl to unpack zoo medicine, veterinary burnout, alignment, values-based decision making, and what sustainable success truly looks like in non-traditional veterinary careers. Recorded live from Africa during a conservation trip, this conversation explores the realities behind internships, residencies, extreme work hours, low pay, and the emotional toll that often accompanies dream careers in veterinary medicine. Cheryl shares her winding path through private practice internships, exotics, a zoo residency at the Bronx Zoo, and her current transition toward field-based conservation work. This episode offers an honest look at endurance, perfectionism, burnout, healing, and why trusting your gut and values matters more than following a checklist. In This Episode You Will Learn ✅ What zoo medicine and wildlife veterinary training really involves ✅ The financial and emotional realities of internships and residencies ✅ How burnout shows up during high-intensity veterinary training ✅ Why alignment matters more than prestige or titles ✅ How values drive perseverance and decision making ✅ When endurance turns into burnout and how to recognize it ✅ Why there is more than one path into conservation work ✅ How abundance mindset supports healing and career pivots Ready to evolve your veterinary career? Explore coaching, programs, and resources designed to support alignment, leadership, and long-term sustainability in veterinary medicine at www.evolvedvets.com Key Timestamps (00:00) Zoo Medicine, Burnout, and Alignment (03:46) Cheryl’s journey into zoo and wildlife veterinary medicine (06:28) Residency life, boundaries, and living at the zoo (09:08) Burnout vs working toward a meaningful goal (11:19) Internship and residency pay and extreme work hours (17:34) Recognizing burnout and its impact on identity (26:17) Healing, rest, and rebuilding alignment (37:25) Endurance, sacrifice, and values-based decisions (46:54) Saying no, taking leaps, and conservation opportunities (51:12) Life in the zoo and unforgettable patient stories (58:34) Advice for aspiring zoo and wildlife veterinarians Key Takeaways 💎 Zoo medicine and conservation require endurance, clarity, and alignment 💎 Burnout often appears before we are willing to acknowledge it 💎 Perfectionism can drive success but also emotional exhaustion 💎 There is no single “right” path into wildlife or conservation work 💎 Values-based decisions support long-term fulfillment 💎 Saying no creates space for aligned opportunities 💎 Rest and healing are essential, not optional 💎 Impact looks different for every veterinarian Guest & Host Bio Cheryl is a wildlife veterinarian with training in small animal, exotics, zoo medicine, and conservation. She completed a zoo residency at the Bronx Zoo and is currently pursuing field-based conservation opportunities while advocating for alignment, sustainability, and multiple career pathways within veterinary medicine. Dr. Bethany Weinheimer Veterinary leader, coach, and host of The Evolved Vets Podcast, specializing in veterinary burnout recovery, leadership development, and alignment coaching through the Evolved Vets community. 📸 Instagram: @drbeththevet 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bethany-weinheimer-a9047558 🎵 TikTok:a...

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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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