Dr. Ken Gorczyca, CHPV, is a veterinary home euthanasia practitioner and a companion animal end-of-life doula at A Gentle Rest in San Francisco as an associate. He is also an artist who paints pet portraits in memory and in life. You can find his artwork at kengorczyca.com.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Ken's journey into IHE practice
• Vision quests & finding purpose as a death doula
• Ceremonies and rituals around euthanasia
• Art, pet portraits, and creative healing in the veterinary space
• Advocacy for LGBTQ+ veterinarians and authenticity

Links & Resources:

• Visit A Beloved Farewell to learn more about Dr. Ken
• Visit Dr. Ken Gorczyca's website to learn more about his artwork

The House Call Vet Academy Resources:

• Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan
• Find out about the House Call Vet Academy online CE course
• Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind
• Get your FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets
• Learn more about the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference→ Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 7th-8th, 2026!!!!!!

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos
• O3 Vets

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

P.S. Here's a special gift from me as a huge thank you for being a part of our wonderful House Call Vet Cafe podcast community! ☕️ GET 20% OFF your Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee when you order through this link! 4Sig truly is my favorite!!! Enjoy it in good health, my friends!

Dr. Dawn Filos grew up in New Jersey, in a family of eccentric animal lovers, preparing her for a lifelong career spent with like-minded pet people. She spent most of her career in Pennsylvania, where she remained after veterinary school for the last ~32 years. She is a house call vet and had a practice called Bucks Mercer Mobile Vet straddling New Jersey & Pennsylvania, and has written a book about her experiences as a house call veterinarian called Tails of A Pet Vet: Stories from the Clinic and House Calls! She now splits her time between Arizona, & New York. Her blog www.drdawnthepetvet.com was originally started to augment pet first aid classes and pet CPR courses she taught for years. It began as more informational and evolved to focus on the benefits of the human-animal bond, a topic that interests her and features prominently and often throughout her book.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Dawn's journey into mobile house call practice
• Building deep connections with clients
• Tales of a Pet Vet, the book!
• Balancing science, creativity, and the emotional side of veterinary work
• Giving back through shelter work and staying motivated by compassion

Links & Resources:

• Visit Dr. Dawn The Pet Vet website to learn more
• Find Dr. Dawn on Instagram
• Find Dr. Dawn on Facebook
• Find Dr. Dawn on TikTok
• Find Dr. Dawn on YouTube

The House Call Vet Academy Resources:

• Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan
• Find out about the House Call Vet Academy online CE course
• Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind
• Get your FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets
• Learn more about the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference → Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 7th-8th, 2026!!!!!!

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos
• O3 Vets

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

P.S. Here's a special gift from me as a huge thank you for being a part of our wonderful House Call Vet Cafe podcast community! ☕️ GET 20% OFF your Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee when you order through this link! 4Sig truly is my favorite!!! Enjoy it in good health, my friends!

Ed Goluch is the founder and CEO of QSM Diagnostics, makers of the Otter eQ laboratory instrument platform and FetchDx mail-in testing kits. Prior to QSM, Ed was a tenured professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University. Ed earned his PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and he has over 60 publications and several patents in the areas of sensors, microfluidics, and biophysics. He lives in Somerville, MA, with his wife, Liz, two Alaskan Klee Kai dogs, Odin and Gunnar, and two Balinese cats, Loki and Bandit.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Ed Goluch's journey into the veterinary space with QSM Diagnostics
• Understanding Quorum-Sensing Molecules
• The applications and benefits of QSM Technology for veterinarians
• Antibiotic stewardship
• Antibiogram and antibiotic resistance
• Streamlined mobile diagnostics
• FetchDx mail-in testing kits
• The House Call Vet Academy experience

Links & Resources:

• Visit the QSM Diagnostics website to learn more
• Find QSM Diagnostics on Instagram
• Find QSM Diagnostics on Facebook

The House Call Vet Academy Resources:

• Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan
• Find out about the House Call Vet Academy online CE course
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison
• Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind
• Get your FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course
• Learn more about SoulShine Space For Vets. Use discount code SHINE15 for 15% OFF SoulShine Space For Vets! (Available for a limited time only! Rules and restrictions apply.)
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets
• Get House Call Vet swag
• Learn more about the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference
• Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 7th-8th, 2026!!!!!!
• Here's a special gift from me as a huge thank you for being a part of our wonderful House Call Vet Cafe podcast community! ☕️ GET 20% OFF your Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee when you order through this link! 4Sig truly is my favorite!!! Enjoy it in good health, my friends!

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos
• O3 Vets

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Dr. Kate Moore grew up in Michigan but happily relocated to Southern California after gaining acceptance to Western University of Health Sciences. Since graduating in 2015, she has worked with exotics in several GPs, while learning acupuncture and laser therapy, until she opened her own house call practice in August of 2022. Along with owning and operating Good Vibes Mobile Veterinary Services, she now also works as the primary veterinarian at the Santa Ana Zoo, where she promises NOT to steal any of the animals. Despite the workload, she also manages to find time to pursue her hobbies, some of which include sewing, watching football, painting D&D minis, kickboxing, going to Disneyland, taking her two rescue chihuahuas to the beach, and tending to her isopods.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Moore's journey into mobile house call practice
• Burnout and rediscovering passion
• Squirrel stories and wildlife care
• Understanding emotional processing & authenticity in veterinary practice
• The joy of snails
• Starting a mobile veterinary practice
• The House Call Vet Academy experience

Links & Resources:

• Visit the Good Vibes Mobile Veterinary Services website to learn more
• Find Dr. Moore on Instagram
• Find Dr. Moore on Facebook

The House Call Vet Academy Resources:

• Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan
• Find out about the House Call Vet Academy online CE course
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison
• Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind
• Get your FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course
• Learn more about SoulShine Space For Vets. Use discount code SHINE15 for 15% OFF SoulShine Space For Vets! (Available for a limited time only! Rules and restrictions apply.)
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets
• Get House Call Vet swag
• Learn more about the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference
• Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 7th-8th, 2026!!!!!!
• Here's a special gift from me as a huge thank you for being a part of our wonderful House Call Vet Cafe podcast community! ☕️ GET 20% OFF your Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee when you order through this link! 4Sig truly is my favorite!!! Enjoy it in good health, my friends!

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos
• O3 Vets

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Dr. Rosemarie Niznik is the founder of Harmony Rose Animal Wellness, a holistic house call practice serving Wisconsin and Illinois. A graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, she began her career in small animal practice before shifting her focus to integrative medicine after experiencing the benefits of acupuncture and chiropractic care firsthand. She is certified in Veterinary Acupuncture, Food Therapy, Tui-na, and Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy, and continues advanced studies at Chi University. Dr. Niznik has served as president of both the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association and the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and now represents AHVMA in the AVMA House of Delegates. When she's not caring for patients, she enjoys skiing in the winter, traveling in the summer, and spending time with her husband, Chip, her Bernese Mountain Dog, Arabella, and her rescued cat, Willa.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Niznick's journey to Holistic Veterinary Medicine
• Adapting to challenges in veterinary practice
• The benefits of acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
• Concierge veterinary practice insights
• Holistic integrative care & herbal teas
• 2025 House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference experiences & feedback
• Concierge Vet Mastermind course

Links & Resources:

• Visit the Niznik Veterinary Relief Services website to learn more
• Visit the Harmony Rose Animal Wellness website to learn more
• Find Rosemarie on Instagram
• Find Rosemarie on LinkedIn

The House Call Vet Academy Resources:

• Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan
• Find out about the House Call Vet Academy online CE course
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison
• Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind
• Get your FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course
• Learn more about SoulShine Space For Vets. Use discount code SHINE15 for 15% OFF SoulShine Space For Vets! (Available for a limited time only! Rules and restrictions apply.)
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets
• Get House Call Vet swag
• Learn more about the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference
• Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 7th-8th, 2026!!!!!!
• Here's a special gift from me as a huge thank you for being a part of our wonderful House Call Vet Cafe podcast community! ☕️ GET 20% OFF your Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee when you order through this link! 4Sig truly is my favorite!!! Enjoy it in good health, my friends!

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos
• O3 Vets

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Nancy M. Gordon, LCSW, is a grief expert, licensed therapist, consultant, #1 international best-selling author, speaker, and engaging podcast guest. Her new book, I Miss You Already: Preparing for the Unbearable Loss of Your Pet©, is a teaching memoir on anticipatory pet grief. Her private practice includes direct client coaching, speaking/podcasting, and a loss and grief training/consulting business with other animal care practitioners, especially veterinarians. Her mission is to make a difference in how loss and grief, especially pet loss, are perceived, understood, navigated, and supported through her unique methodologies.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Nancy's journey through anticipatory pet loss and grief
• Honoring the pet loss journey
• Understanding anticipatory grief
• Disenfranchised grief in veterinary medicine
• Navigating emotional support for clients
• The role of Spirituality in grief
• Transforming grief into growth

Links & Resources:

• Visit the Grow Beyond Grief website to learn more
• Pledge to the I Miss You Already Kickstarter project
• Find Nancy Gordon on Instagram or through Linktree
• Find Nancy Gordon on LinkedIn
• Watch the documentary, The Weight They Carry

The House Call Vet Academy Resources:

• Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan
• Find out about the House Call Vet Academy online CE course
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison
• Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind
• Get your FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course
• Learn more about SoulShine Space For Vets. Use discount code SHINE15 for 15% OFF SoulShine Space For Vets! (Available for a limited time only! Rules and restrictions apply.)
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets
• Get House Call Vet swag
• Learn more about the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference
• Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 7th-8th, 2026!!!!!!
• Here's a special gift from me as a huge thank you for being a part of our wonderful House Call Vet Cafe podcast community! ☕️ GET 20% OFF your Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee when you order through this link! 4Sig truly is my favorite!!! Enjoy it in good health, my friends!

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos
• O3 Vets

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Dr. Erica Zelfand is the executive director of Right to Heal, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering people around psychedelic healing and other life-saving techniques that conventional medicine has ignored.

Dr. Zelfand's training and skill set span the spectrum of both conventional and natural approaches. She treats people of all ages and stages of life, from newborns to those approaching the end of life. Areas of focus within her family practice include: autoimmunity, endocrinology, and integrative mental health. She is deeply committed to patient-centered, root-cause-oriented, nature-honoring approaches to healing.

Dr. Zelfand is also a facilitator of therapeutic psycho-spiritual experiences, and regularly lectures on psychedelic science at medical institutions worldwide. She also trains practitioners in person and online, and is listed in the Portland Business Journal as a psilocybin trailblazer.

Dr. Zelfand loves sharing her knowledge, her reverence for nature, and her zesty sense of humor with her colleagues, her patients and clients, and audiences of all sizes worldwide. She is also a fan of dark chocolate and group hugs. To learn more and connect, please visit www.DrZelfand.com.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Leaving the conventional medical system
• Challenges of running a private practice
• Setting boundaries and working smarter
• Insight to help navigate the "friends and family" policy
• Understanding acid reflux & why so many in our community struggle with it
• Addressing antisemitism in the psychedelic community

Links & Resources:

• Visit Right To Heal to learn more about one-on-one health consultations
• Visit Rise Up Journeys to learn more about retreats!
• Find Dr. Zelfand on Facebook
• Find Dr. Zelfand on Instagram

The House Call Vet Academy Resources:

• Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan!
• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison
• Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind!
• FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course
• Learn more about SoulShine Space For Vets. Use discount code SHINE15 for 15% OFF SoulShine Space For Vets!
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets.
• Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 1st-2nd, 2025!!!!!!

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos
• O3 Vets

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Dr. Erica Zelfand is the executive director of Right to Heal, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering people around psychedelic healing and other life-saving techniques that conventional medicine has ignored.

Dr. Zelfand's training and skill set span the spectrum of both conventional and natural approaches. She treats people of all ages and stages of life, from newborns to those approaching the end of life. Areas of focus within her family practice include: autoimmunity, endocrinology, and integrative mental health. She is deeply committed to patient-centered, root-cause-oriented, nature-honoring approaches to healing.

Dr. Zelfand is also a facilitator of therapeutic psycho-spiritual experiences, and regularly lectures on psychedelic science at medical institutions worldwide. She also trains practitioners in person and online, and is listed in the Portland Business Journal as a psilocybin trailblazer.

Dr. Zelfand loves sharing her knowledge, her reverence for nature, and her zesty sense of humor with her colleagues, her patients and clients, and audiences of all sizes worldwide. She is also a fan of dark chocolate and group hugs. To learn more and connect, please visit www.DrZelfand.com.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Zelfand's inspiring journey into integrative mental health
• Exploring integrative mental health philosophy
• The mental health crisis in the veterinary field
• The connection between depression and inflammation
• Unpacking the "Illusion of Healing Responsibility"
• Depression, psychedelics, and pathways to recovery
• Challenges within the healthcare system, both human & veterinary

Links & Resources:

• Visit Right To Heal to learn more about mentorship calls for fellow practitioners
• Visit Right To Heal to learn more about one-on-one health consultations
• Visit Rise Up Journeys to learn more about retreats!
• Find Dr. Zelfand on Facebook
• Find Dr. Zelfand on Instagram

The House Call Vet Academy Resources:

• Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan!
• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison
• Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind!
• FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course
• Learn more about SoulShine Space For Vets. Use discount code SHINE15 for 15% OFF SoulShine Space For Vets!
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets.
• Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 1st-2nd, 2025!!!!!!

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos
• O3 Vets

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Janet Marlow is the Founder and CEO of Pet Acoustics, a pioneering company that develops music and sound solutions tailored to the auditory sensitivities of animals. With decades of expertise in sound frequency and animal behavior, she has created innovative products to enhance the well-being of pets, including dogs, cats, horses, and birds. Janet's groundbreaking research has been featured globally, earning her recognition as a leader in animal wellness. Her products, like Pet Tunes, are used by pet owners, shelters, and veterinary facilities to reduce stress and create calming environments. Passionate about enriching animals' lives, Janet continues advancing her mission of harmony between humans and their pets through sound.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Meet Janet Marlow: Founder of Pet Acoustics
• The science behind Pet Acoustics
• Janet's journey through music
• Understanding animal hearing and behavior
• The power of music for animals and their humans
• Practical applications of music in veterinary care

Links & Resources:

• Visit Pet Acoustics to learn more and use the code "VET" for a 15% discount on any product on the website
• Find Pet Acoustics on Facebook
• Find Pet Acoustics on Instagram
• Find Pet Acoustics on YouTube

The House Call Vet Academy Resources:

• Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan!
• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison
• Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind!
• FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course
• Learn more about SoulShine Space For Vets. Use discount code SHINE15 for 15% OFF SoulShine Space For Vets!
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets.
• Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 1st-2nd, 2025!!!!!!

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos
• O3 Vets

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Dr. Gabrielle Wimmer has been an Upstate New Yorker for her whole life; born and raised in Central NY, went to undergrad at Houghton College in Western New York, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine(c/o 2022) in the Finger Lakes, and now practices in the Mohawk Valley. She knew she wanted to be a veterinarian from a young age, and always loved farm animals. She now sees a variety of species (ie cattle: dairy and beef, horses, sheep, goats, ducks, chickens, llamas, alpacas, pigs, deer, etc) as an associate at a pretty traditional mixed farm animal ambulatory practice, working in both production and pet settings (also does some small animal spay/neuter relief on the side and small animal at home euthanasia). She enjoys living in a quiet rural area with her husband and their three cats: Merry, Lucy, and Tumnus.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Gabrielle's journey to mobile veterinary medicine
• The challenges & rewards of ambulatory practice
• Resources for small ruminant medicine
• Common goat health issues
• Medication regulations for livestock
• In-home end-of-life care

Links & Resources:

• Visit the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) website at http://www.farad.org
• Learn more about the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act of 1994 (AMDUCA)
• Purchase "Goat Medicine", by Mary C. Smith et al.

The House Call Vet Academy Resources:

• Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan!
• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison
• Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind!
• FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course
• Learn more about SoulShine Space For Vets. Use discount code SHINE15 for 15% OFF SoulShine Space For Vets!
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets.
• Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 1st-2nd, 2025!!!!!!

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos
• O3 Vets

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel