Vet Life Reimagined
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.
Episodes
From Navy to NAVTA — Ashli Selke, RVT, CVT shares her journey of leadership, advocacy, and inclusion in veterinary medicine. Learn how saying “yes” can lead to impact, connection, and a more empowered future for vet techs and the entire profession.
What does leadership really look like in veterinary medicine — and how do you build it when your path doesn’t follow the traditional route?
In this inspiring episode of Vet L...
Today's guest on Vet Life Reimagined is veterinarian, entrepreneur, and author Dr. Stacee Santi, who shares lessons from her journey—from founding Vet2Pet to writing Stop Acting Like a Girl. She opens up about leadership, courage, and fighting for your future self when others can’t see your vision.
Resources:
- Video version on YouTube
- Links to Dr. Santi’s book Stop Acting Like a Girl and her other projects are i...
Today, veterinary technician careers hold endless possibilities, and today’s guest shows just how impactful they can be.
In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Megan Sprinkle speaks with Georgia Woods-Lee, BSc (Hons), RVN, CertCFVHNut, VTS (Nutrition), who runs one of the longest-running and most successful veterinary weight management clinics at the University of Liverpool. Georgia is also a textbook author, inte...
Veterinary care isn’t one-size-fits-all. While “spectrum of care” has become a growing conversation in vet med, Dr. Kristin Jankowski, VMD, CCRP encourages us to think of it as contextualized care, care that adapts to the needs of the patient, the family, and the situation at hand.
In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Jankowski shares her perspective from years in general practice, academia, and community health...
Veterinarians make an impact in the clinic every day, but the possibilities for influence reach far beyond exam rooms.
In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle talks with Dr. Jules Benson, BVSc MRCVS, veterinarian, strategist, and Chair of the Veterinary Innovation Council. Jules shares his journey from early mentors in vet school to leading roles in pet insurance, data strategy, and innovation.
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In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Tabitha Kucera, RVT, VTS (Behavior), KPA-CTP, CCBC —veterinary technician, behavior consultant, and founder of Chirrups and Chatter—shares her journey from general practice to specializing in behavior. We discuss veterinary burnout, building sustainable careers, and why behavior lies at the heart of the human–animal bond. Tabitha is also an award-winning educator, international ...
Podcast guest, Cory Pinegar, is the founder of Teem, a leading provider of Virtual Assistants for healthcare practices. With over eight years in healthcare, he was an early employee at Weave and later built Reach, one of the largest dental-specific call centers in the U.S. Today, he employs thousands of remote team members across 10 countries, helping practices find reliable, engaged, and cost-effective support. Cory ...
Would you leave a stable clinic job for a new adventure? What if stem cells could change the future of veterinary medicine?
In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Rebecca Windsor, board-certified veterinary neurologist and now Director of Veterinary Affairs at Gallant, shares her inspiring journey from specialty practice to pioneering regenerative medicine.
Dr. Windsor opens up about her passion for neurology, the ...
From suburban San Francisco to one of the most influential dairy veterinarians in the country, Dr. Michelle Schack’s journey will inspire you to think bigger about your veterinary career.
Known online as the “DairyDoc,” Dr. Schack is a multi-species veterinarian, educator, and co-founder of DairyKind. In this episode, she shares how open-mindedness, strong networks, and saying “yes” to opportunities (even emus!) shaped...
Today's guest on Vet Life Reimagined is Charlotte Weir, who is passionate about helping veterinary businesses grow in a way that’s smart, sustainable, and meaningful. With more than a decade of experience in roles like Advisor, VP, and Founder, she’s built her career on creating thoughtful business plans and growth strategies that work in the real world.
She was employee #1 at Petwell Partners, leading operations ...
Turning ECC Into a Career You Love – with Dr. Brooke Clark, DVM, DACVECC
Emergency & critical care is often seen as a path to burnout, but Dr. Brooke Clark proves it can be a lifelong, passion-driven career. From launching Texas A&M’s first ER service to mentoring future veterinarians as BluePearl’s vet student liaison, Dr. Brooke shares how collaboration, adaptability, and curiosity helped her build a thriving...
Vet Life Reimagined guest is Dr. Tarron Herring. Less than 2% of veterinarians are black, and Dr. Herring has overcome many obstacles to achieve his childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. His passion for preventative medicine took him to Banfield after vet school at Tuskegee. He has been recognized as one of the best veterinarians across Banfield Pet Hospital’s 900 locations nationwide, achieving “Top 10” doctors...
As an emergency veterinarian for the last seven years, Vet Life Reimagined guest, Dr. Robert Parkins, has seen the need for more options for financial support for pet families. From that need, myBalto and myBalto Foundation were created with his brother, Nathan. When not working to improve the lives of our pets, Dr. Robert spends time with his one-eyed husky, Loki, in the beautiful city of San Diego.
Resource...
The Vet Life Reimagined podcast is proud to welcome guest Dr. Eddie Robinson. A 1983 veterinary graduate from Tuskegee. Eddie recently retired but was a practice owner for several decades, leading teams and growing loyalty from generations of pet clients. Dr. Eddie continues to mentor veterinarians in Ready, Vet, Go programs. Dr. Eddie discusses how to successfully work with multiple generations under one practice as ...
This is an episode from the People of Animal Health Podcast, hosted by Stacy Pursell, Founder and CEO of the VET Recruiter.
Stacy interviews the host of Vet Life Reimagined. Dr. Megan Sprinkle, a board certified veterinary nutritionist, entrepreneur, podcast host, and self-proclaimed odd veterinarian. From caring for orphaned elephants in Zambia to leading scientific communication for pet nutrition brands, Dr. Sprinkl...
Vet Life Reimagined guest, Dr. Linda Black, is a veterinarian & PhD in Cell Biology. She is currently the CEO of Gallant, a veterinary stem cell therapeutics company revolutionizing pet therapy.
Dr. Linda Black is a mom and a leader in vet med who has had an evolving career journey and her passion for regenerative medicine is evident.
In this episode, you will hear about
- Embracing change in...
In this episode, you will hear the inside scoop from a third-year veterinary student at Michigan State University. Veterinary medicine was a longtime love, but a second career for Jessica Woo,d who is also a mother and photographer. Jessica also shares
- her tips for other veterinary students and for those interested in vet school,
- why she decided to go to vet school despite hearing discouragement from veterinarians...
About the Guest:
Dr. Jeff Klemens is an Ready, Vet, Go mentor and superfan, relief vet and business owner, and a person with a variety of fun interests (think everything from gaming to craft beer, basically anything that would be a good time!)
He is a small animal veterinarian and a 2005 graduate from the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. His first eight years of clinical experience were spent in two diff...
Dr. Melanie Goble is a relief veterinarian, a Ready Vet Go mentor, a cofounder of Not One More Vet (NOMV), and an international traveler from Mongolia to Canada! Melanie has some wild stories she has shared with her mentees, and they absolutely adore her.
Resources:
- Not One More Vet website
- Ready, Vet, Go website
- Episode with Dr. Taylor Miller
- Episode with Dr. Brian B.
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