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What does it look like to live by the words "good thoughts, good words, good deeds" for nearly 50 years — across multiple countries, species, and universites?

Dr. Mehdi Mobini's answer is this episode.

This is the first in our new One Community series, created in partnership with AVTE — the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators. One Community is built on three pillars: leadership, innovation, and mentorship. Dr. Mobini embodies all three.

A veterinarian trained in Iran who came to Auburn during the hostage crisis with no money and no safety net, Dr. Mobini went on to become a small ruminant specialist, a veterinary technician program director, a six-year AVMA Board member, and one of the most consistent advocates for the veterinary technician profession in rooms where that voice has not always been welcome.

Learn more: avte.net/avtecore

Resources & Links

• Watch the video of this episode on YouTube
• AVTE — Association of Veterinary Technician Educators: avte.net
• AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA): avma.org
• American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners: aasrp.org
• Podcast Club Guide for takeaways and application

Vet Life Reimagined | AVTE One Community Series Episode 1 | Dr. Mehdi Mobini

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Beyond the Clinic: Shaping the Future of Pet Health Through Startups and Innovation

Recorded live at the AVMA Convention's first ever podcast day in Anaheim, California, this conversation with Dr. Natalie Marks — CEO of VANE, the Veterinary Angel Network of Entrepreneurs, and one of the most compelling voices in veterinary innovation today. 

Natalie and I talk about how to say yes before you're ready, why the veterinary degree is a global passport, what "pre-invention" means and why she wishes she'd heard that word earlier in her career, and why the profession needs more veterinary voices in the startup world, on advisory boards, in C-suites, and anywhere else the future is being decided.

Resources:

• Video episode on YouTube
• Key messages and applications in Podcast Club Guide on Substack
• Veterinary Angel Network of Entrepreneurs (VANE)
• Learn more about Dr. Natalie Marks
  • Previous episode on the podcast: Audio & video
  • Website
  • LinkedIn
• Learn more about Eve Hanks
  • Episode on the podcast: Audio & Video
  • Mi:RNA
• Diversity Veterinary Medicine Coalition (DVMC)
• Not One More Vet (NOMV)

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Reimagine veterinary careers - Think you know what a veterinary neurologist can do? Think again!  Dr. Ryan Gibson shares how he combined veterinary neurology, veterinary education, teaching, AI, research, consulting, and career fulfillment into a role that is transforming how veterinarians learn and practice.

In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Ryan Gibson takes us behind his unconventional career journey—from private specialty practice to academia—and explains why fulfillment came from designing a career around his passions rather than following a traditional path.

Whether you're a veterinarian, veterinary student, veterinary technician, educator, or veterinary leader, this conversation explores the future of veterinary medicine, veterinary education, and professional growth.

If you've ever wondered whether there is a different way to practice veterinary medicine, teach future veterinarians, or build a career that better aligns with your values, this episode is for you.

👍 If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share it with another veterinary professional.

Resources:

• Video Episode on YouTube
• Podcast Episode Guide with keypoints and applications
• Connect with Dr. Ryan Gibson

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Dr. Radosta is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and has spent 26 years fighting for the legitimacy of a specialty she loves. This vet career spotlight on Vet Life Reimagined features guest Dr. Lisa Radosta, whose childhood showed her the power of the human-animal bond, and she said the path into veterinary behavior was natural. 

A graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine with a residency at U of Penn, Dr. Radosta built Florida Veterinary Behavior Service into a four-location, five-doctor specialty practice over 18 years. She has trained eight residents, co-authored multiple textbooks including From Fearful to Fear Free and Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat, and appeared on Animal Planet, CNBC, Nat Geo Wild, and more. She is fierce, funny, emotionally intelligent, and completely unapologetic about all of it.

This one is vibrant, honest, and deeply entertaining from start to finish.

Vet Life Reimagined is hosted by Dr. Megan Sprinkle. 

Resources:

• Video Episode on YouTube
• Podcast club guide + key takeaways: Sprinkle of Wisdom Substack 
• Dr. Lisa Radosta’s website
• Dr. Radosta's YouTube Channel
• Veterinary Behavior Textbook: From Fearful to Fear Free
• Veterinary Behavior Textbook: Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat 

#VetLifeReimagined #VeterinaryBehavior #VetMed #AnimalBehavior #FearFree #VeterinaryMedicine #BoardCertified #VeterinarySpecialist #SprinkleOfWisdom

The Animal Health, Nutrition, Technology Innovation (AHNTI) conference will be in Boston on Oct 26-28. Registration closes July 12th, so don't wait. Learn more at AHNTI-US.com and use code VETLIFE10 to save 10% on registration.

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Veterinary consulting, animal health innovation, and career pivots beyond clinical practice — Dr. Lindsey Kock, founder of Deep Dive DVM, shares how following her curiosity transformed her veterinary career in ways she never planned.

A second-generation veterinarian who started as a mixed animal practitioner in rural Iowa, Dr. Kock went on to work in DNA testing, veterinary education, exam prep, and now runs her own consulting firm helping animal health companies navigate science-driven communication, market adoption, and strategic insights. Her secret? Following the FOMO feeling — and trusting that her veterinary perspective was more valuable than she realized. 

If you've ever felt that FOMO feeling about what else your degree could do — this episode is for you.

Resources:

• Podcast club guide + key takeaways: Sprinkle of Wisdom Substack 
• Connect with Dr. Lindsey Kock & Deep Dive DVM
• Join us LIVE at AVMA Podcast Day — July 12, Anaheim, 2:30 PM PT:  https://vimeo.com/event/6030988/c9581ba4f6 

The Animal Health, Nutrition, Technology Innovation (AHNTI) conference will be in Boston on Oct 26-28. Registration closes July 12th, so don't wait. Learn more at AHNTI-US.com and use code VETLIFE10 to save 10% on registration.

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What if the future of veterinary medicine isn't choosing between in-person care and telemedicine — but learning how they work together?

In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Megan Sprinkle sits down with Dr. Kate Elden, Chief Medical Officer at Dutch, to explore how veterinary telemedicine is expanding access to care for pets and creating new possibilities for veterinarians.

Kate shares her remarkable career journey from equine medicine in Malibu to canine rehabilitation, practice ownership during COVID, and ultimately helping build one of the largest veterinary telemedicine platforms in the country.

Whether you're curious about telemedicine, passionate about improving access to care, or simply wondering what the future of veterinary medicine might look like, this conversation offers an optimistic and thoughtful perspective on where our profession is headed.

Resources:

• Video version on YouTube
• Podcast episode guide on Substack
• Dutch Veterinary Telemedicine
• PetSmart Charities Access to Care research
• Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)

Subscribe, share with a colleague, and keep reimagining what's possible in veterinary life.

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Addressing the core challenges in veterinary medicine facing practitioners today. This reflection from a veterinarian and economist, Dr. James Lloyd's keynote session from ACVIM 2026, to spark actionable strategies for professional growth.

This highlight from the ACVIM Internal Medicine Forum shows data on the systemic hurdles currently impacting the field. By examining the current landscape, podcast host Dr. Megan Sprinkle outlines how to navigate these veterinary medicine challenges with a focus on sustainable solutions and improved clinical outcomes.

This talk moves beyond standard practice updates. It provides a framework for analyzing acceptance in the industry and practical approaches to the daily veterinary medicine challenges practitioners encounter. You will gain perspective on how to maintain professional empowerment while managing the complexities of modern veterinary care.

Subscribe. Share your thoughts on the veterinary medicine challenges and potential solutions. 

Resources:

• Video version of episode on YouTube
• Connect with Dr. Sprinkle on LinkedIn

Support the show

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Veterinary innovation, startups, and the future of pet health — Dr. Natalie Marks joins Vet Life Reimagined live at AVMA Podcast Day, July 12 in Anaheim. Here's your preview before we take the stage.

Dr. Natalie Marks has spent over twenty years building one of the most diverse careers in veterinary medicine — associate veterinarian, medical director, co-owner of the largest small animal practice in Chicago, mentor, entrepreneur, and angel investor. Today, she serves as CEO of VANE, the Veterinary Angel Network of Entrepreneurs, connecting veterinary professionals with the startups and innovation shaping the profession's future.

Resources

• Video episode on YouTube
• Free Podcast club episode guide on Substack
• Veterinary Angel Network for Entrepreneurs (VANE)
• AVMA Convention in Anaheim - Inaugural Podcast Day

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A career in veterinary medicine has challenges. But there are skills for thriving.

Andi Davison, BA, BS, LVT, CAPP, APPC is a licensed veterinary technician, and she knows the highs and the hard days of this profession from the inside out. And when burnout hit harder than she expected, she didn't just find a way to care again — she found a way to help the entire profession do the same.

Today, Andi works as a positive change agent with Flourish Veterinary Consulting, bringing the science of positive psychology into veterinary practices and helping teams and individuals discover that thriving isn't just possible — it's something we can actively build toward.

In this episode, we cover: 

→ What positive psychology actually looks like in vet med 

→ Two simple tools every veterinary professional can use starting today 

→ How to move from surviving to genuinely thriving in this career 

→ Why the profession we love is worth fighting for — and how to fight for it

If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to love veterinary medicine and feel good doing it at the same time — this episode is for you.

 Resources:
 📬 Podcast club guide + key takeaways
🔗 Connect with Andi Davison & Flourish Veterinary Consulting
📹 Video episode on YouTube

🎙️ Vet Life Reimagined is hosted by Dr. Megan Sprinkle.

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The journey of Dr. Mark de Wolde shows what a veterinary career can look like when you take a risk and let go of the branch. 

Dr. Mark is a distinguished veterinarian in Canada with over three decades of experience. He built five veterinary practices from scratch — then sold them all in 2020. Since then, he has built multiple veterinary companies spanning veterinary practice, financial advising, AI, and practice innovation. In this episode, he shares hard-won wisdom about what the profession does well, what it gets wrong, and where it's headed.

In this episode, we cover: 

• Why veterinarians consistently underestimate their own value — and what that costs them 
• "Contrast is the mother of clarity" — how to make better career decisions 
• What AI and technology mean for the future of veterinary medicine 
• Why veterinarians need to be at the table shaping the profession — not waiting to see what happens 
• What it really means to let go of the branch

Whether you're just starting out, building something, or wondering what comes next — this conversation will change how you think about what's possible.

🎙️ Vet Life Reimagined is hosted by Dr. Megan Sprinkle. 

Resources

• Video episode on YouTube.
• Substack with the podcast episode guide
• Mark's article on Praxis
• NxVET
• My VET Group

Support the show

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