Vet Life Reimagined

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Recent Episodes

1. Unexpected Opportunities for Vet Techs | Tricia Gorham

   Nov 2, 2026

   Tricia Gorham, a credentialed veterinary technician and program director at St. Petersburg College, discusses her 35-year career from veterinary technician to educator and national leader. The conversation covers the college's early distance education program, built on AOL dial-up and mailed exam packets, and her study abroad trips that have taken students to Costa Rica, Australia, Africa, and elsewhere. It also touches on career mentorship, physical well-being in clinical work, and the need for the veterinary technology profession to build trust and advocacy through a positive approach.

2. From Private Practice to PetSmart Charities: One Vet's Journey In Access to Care | Dr. Robyn Jaynes

   Oct 26, 2026

   Dr. Robyn Jaynes, Director of Veterinary Affairs at PetSmart Charities, traces her path from private practice to corporate veterinary medicine at PetSmart, then to shelter and community medicine at Arizona Humane Society. She discusses why community and low-cost care can be a sustainable career, how PetSmart Charities uses its research on the veterinarian-pet owner disconnect to address access to care, and its new Fellowship Program for veterinary students. The conversation also covers career advice, including being willing to try new things and building a professional network.

3. The Professional Sampler: What Happens When You Stop Waiting for a Plan | Dr. Cindy Trice

   Oct 19, 2026

   Dr. Cindy Trice, a second-career veterinarian, traces her path from television and corporate video production through veterinary school to relief veterinary work. She describes founding Relief Rover to support relief vets and helping revive Kick It Recovery Wear, a clothing line for patients in cancer treatment and recovery. The conversation centers on how unrelated experiences connected around a shared focus on dignity, relationships, and purpose.

4. The Veterinary Behaviorist’s Guide to Better Communication with Dr. Liz Stelow

   Oct 12, 2026

   Board-certified veterinary behaviorist Dr. Liz Stelow, founder of Pet Allies, discusses her unconventional path from English major and humane society public relations to veterinary medicine, behavior residency, and teaching. The conversation covers how pain, fear, and miscommunication drive behavior problems and strain the human-animal bond, and when veterinarians should refer to behavior specialists. Stelow also describes using AI-assisted onboarding and a remote model to extend behavior support, and urges veterinary professionals to keep learning and avoid becoming 'Dr. Krusty.'

5. Pave Your Own Path - Creating a Fulfilling Vet Tech Career (Crystal Schaeffer)

   Oct 5, 2026

   Crystal Schaeffer, RVT with a master's degree in veterinary clinical care, shares her journey from a traumatic childhood to becoming an influential leader in veterinary medicine. She discusses her 26-year career path, the innovative internal education program she developed at Noah's Animal Hospitals, and her work as a speaker, author, and educator shaping the future of veterinary technology. The episode explores how forging your own path, seeking mentorship, and embracing continuous learning can transform both personal circumstances and an entire profession.

6. Tenacity and Humor - From No Horse Experience to Equine Vet (Matt Evans)

   Sep 28, 2026

   Dr. Matt Evans is an equine veterinarian specializing in dentistry and oral surgery, a partner at Austin Equine, stand-up comedian, and author of a comedic memoir. Despite growing up in suburban Austin with no horse experience and facing repeated discouragement, he became an equine vet through tenacity and has since discovered humor as a clinical tool for resilience and connection. He now speaks to veterinary schools about using humor to combat imposter syndrome and improve mental health in the profession.

7. What Veterinary Medicine Needs More Of — And How One Vet Is Building It | Dr. Amanda Ensor

   Sep 21, 2026

   Dr. Amanda Ensor, a veterinarian and co-founder of Boop apparel brand, discusses her journey from kennel worker to practice veterinarian to mentor and organizational leader. She shares how a toxic internship and challenging early career experiences drove her toward building mentorship culture and supporting veterinary professional wellbeing. Ensor now serves as the first Director of DVM Development and Mentorship at Alliance Animal Health while running Boop, which donates profits to mental health organizations serving veterinary professionals.

8. Own Your Career: Making Intentional Choices in Veterinary Medicine | Dr. Rae Hutchins

   Sep 14, 2026

   Dr. Rae Hutchins, a board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist turned Chief Veterinary Officer at Wedgewood Pharmacy, discusses how intentional career decisions and self-awareness have shaped her evolution from clinical practice to organizational leadership. The episode explores how she recognized her passion for solving complex problems, established non-negotiable personal boundaries, and maintained her veterinary identity while scaling impact across larger organizations. Hutchins shares practical frameworks like her "circle of control" approach and emphasizes applying the same critical thinking skills veterinarians use with patients to navigate their own career choices.

9. More Than One Educator Path: One Veterinary Technician’s Journey | Mariel Hendricks

   Sep 7, 2026

   Veterinary technician Mariel Hendricks, MVEd, RVTg, FVTE, shares how a major career disappointment—rejection from a VTS in Surgery application—ultimately redirected her toward education, mentorship, and leadership. The episode explores her journey from clinical surgery specialist to educator to COO of Mentor Vet, covering themes of veterinary technician utilization, building trust within teams, mentorship, self-advocacy, and broadening the definition of what it means to be an educator in veterinary medicine.

10. Say "Yes" to Opportunity: Building a Veterinary Career You Never Expected | Dr. Jeffrey Kim

    Aug 31, 2026

    Dr. Jeffrey Kim, a board-certified laboratory animal veterinarian, discusses his unexpected career path after not being admitted to veterinary school on his first attempt. He shares how that detour—including work in research settings and a master's in public health—led him to discover laboratory animal medicine and roles ranging from clinical care to research collaboration with scientists studying infectious disease, cancer, vision, and neuroscience. Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Kim reflects on nine years of involvement in veterinary school admissions, offering insights into what makes strong applications and how to help aspiring veterinarians articulate their candidacy.