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In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, join host, Dr Megan Sprinkle, as we discuss the future of veterinary medicine for 2025 with experts Dr. Eleanor Green and Dr. Adam Little.

Dr. Green, founding dean of the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine, highlights trends in digital health, AI integration, and veterinary education. Dr. Little, a veterinarian and entrepreneur, explores new AI applications, financial products for pet owners, and the growing agency of veterinarians in shaping their profession. A thought-provoking discussion on embracing innovation and the transformative potential of technology in veterinary practice.

Resources:
Episode on YouTube
TytoCare
Veterinary Innovation Council

00:00 Introduction to Vet Life Reimagined
00:23 Meet Dr. Eleanor Green: Trends for 2025
01:40 Digital Health Revolution
02:26 AI Integration in Veterinary Medicine
02:50 Innovations in Veterinary Education
04:32 Introducing Dr. Adam Little
05:39 AI Scribes and Veterinary Practice
07:08 Future of Veterinary Medicine: Challenges and Opportunities
08:50 The Role of AI in Veterinary Workflows
25:04 Conclusion and Thank you's

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Veterinary Medicine Trends for 2025: Insights from Industry Experts

This episode of Vet Life Reimagined explores part 2 of the anticipated trends in veterinary medicine for 2025, featuring insights from Dr. Gary Marshall, Melyssa Allen, and Dr. Jules Benson. The discussion covers a wide range of topics including education, career trends, AI adoption, well-being, and healthcare models.

Resources:
Episode on YouTube
Previous episode with Dr. Gary Marshall

00:00 Welcome to Vet Life Reimagined
00:23 Introducing the Experts
00:36 Dr. Gary Marshall's 2025 Trend Predictions
02:05 Challenges in Veterinary Education
08:09 Advocacy and Political Trends
13:53 Career Trends in Veterinary Medicine
18:58 Melyssa Allen on Health and Wellbeing
24:21 Dr. Jules Benson's Insights and AI Trends
31:53 Conclusion and Call to Action

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2025 Veterinary Medicine Trends: Insights from Industry Experts

Welcome to Vet Life Reimagined in 2025! In this episode, we start the year with expert insights and predicted trends in veterinary medicine. In part 1,  we bring Ryan Leach, Alyssa Mages, and Dr. Andy Anderson. They discuss key themes such as the corporatization of vet med, the utilization of veterinary roles, and the role of AI technology.  While there are some themes in their trends, each guest brings unique viewpoints on the future. Don't miss their diverse and valuable insights and predictions for what's to come in 2025.

Resources:

• Previous episode with Ryan Leech
• Previous episode with Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, FVTE
• Previous episode with Dr. Andy Anderson

00:00 Welcome to Vet Life Reimagined
00:14 Introducing Industry Leaders and Trends for 2025
01:10 Ryan Leech on Corporatization, AI in Vet Med, & more
11:22 Alyssa Mages on Veterinary Team Roles and Titles, DEIB, & more
19:23 Dr. Andy Anderson on AI, Robotics, and Practice Leadership
31:05 Recap and What's Next

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Vet Life Reimagined's host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle welcomes Dr. Andy Anderson.

About the Guest: Dr. Andy Anderson is a board-certified veterinary surgeon, but veterinary medicine was a second career. Dr. Anderson first followed his father's path into business skills learning the oil industry and investments. Today, Dr. Anderson takes his amazing business knowledge and love for veterinary medicine to help veterinarians grow what he calls, comprehensive prosperity or success. Dr. Anderson is the executive chairman of CityVet and Arista Advanced Pet Care. Dr. Anderson has also recently published a book showing veterinarians the path to prosperity in his book called, The Prosperous Veterinarian.

Resources:
Episode on YouTube
The Prosperous Veterinarian website
The Prosperous Veterinarian book
Psychology of Money book
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

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Vet Life Reimagined guest: Dr. Alexandra (Sasha) Nefedova

Dr. Sasha Nefedova was born in Russia to physician parents, and her early life was filled with international moves and learning multiple languages. She completed her veterinary degree at the University of Melbourne and worked in various clinical settings before finding her true passion in business. This podcast episode covers the challenges of uniting the important pair of clinical knowledge with business acumen, the importance of networking, and the evolving veterinary landscape in Australia. Join us as we explore Sasha's insights into the significance of financial management in veterinary practice and university settings and the future of veterinary medicine.

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00:00 Introduction to Dr. Nefadova's Journey
01:31 Early Life and Family Background
05:47 Educational Path and Early Career
10:08 Transition to Business and Leadership
15:52 Balancing Veterinary Medicine and Business
21:56 Challenges and Cultural Differences in Veterinary Practice
27:47 Understanding the Veterinary and Medical Systems
29:25 Communicating Between Business and Veterinary Teams
32:44 Career Journey and Corporate Role
35:01 Mentorship and Personal Growth
42:53 Skills from Veterinary Practice in Management
45:27 Future of the Veterinary Industry
50:22 Gratitude and Closing Thoughts

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Vet Life Reimagined and host Dr. Megan Sprinkle brings guest, Jacklyn Phillips, RVT a relief veterinary technician.  Jacklyn's diverse experiences and passion for veterinary medicine led her to create Action Vet Tech Services, a relief vet tech service company in 2019.

The conversation covers Jacqueline's early career challenges, including a lack of career growth, financial concerns, and burnout. Key insights from her journey include maintaining healthy boundaries, dealing with burnout, making risky career choices, and fostering a supportive work culture. Jacqueline also shares her approach to self-care, emphasizing the importance of mental and physical health.

Resources:
Episode on YouTube
Action Vet Tech Services website

00:00 Introduction to Vet Life Reimagined
00:32 Jacqueline Phillips' Early Career and Challenges
02:50 Transition to Veterinary Technician
06:22 Experiences in Emergency and Academia
14:16 Burnout and Career Shift
16:29 Venturing into Sales and Entrepreneurship
20:35 Founding a Relief Veterinary Technician Service
24:09 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Risk
25:02 Empowering Technicians with Autonomy
27:10 The Role of a Locum Veterinary Technician
29:20 Adapting to Different Clinic Environments
32:38 Building Respect and Trust on the Job
36:56 Sustaining a Career in Veterinary Medicine
40:47 The Importance of Appreciation and Community
42:32 Words of Wisdom for Veterinary Professionals
45:48 Maintaining Health and Boundaries as an Entrepreneur
48:11 Conclusion and Resources

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Reflecting on 2024: Career Shifts, Personal Milestones, and Connection in Veterinary Medicine

In this solo audio exclusive episode of Vet Life Reimagined, your host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, reflects on a transformative year in both professional and personal life. Starting with the decision to make a career change at the VMX conference, the episode covers securing a new job, passing a board exam in nutrition, and discovering a pregnancy. The narrative underscores the importance of vulnerability, human connection, flexibility, and curiosity in both veterinary careers and personal life. The host shares the joyful experience of announcing a pregnancy and the birth of her daughter. With predictions for the future of vet med and a focus on community and personal growth, this episode provides a heartfelt and optimistic outlook for the year ahead.

00:00 Welcome to Vet Life Reimagined
01:03 Reflecting on a Transformative Year
02:19 Career Changes and New Beginnings
03:22 Discovering Pregnancy at VMX
04:12 Navigating Career and Pregnancy
04:46 Passing the Board Exam
07:49 Embracing Connection and Change
09:06 The Joy of Motherhood
13:31 Looking Towards the Future
18:24 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

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Discovering Joy in Veterinary Medicine through Improv and Connection with Dr. Matt Ashuto

In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle sits down with Dr. Matt Asciutto, a veterinarian with a unique career path that began in professional improv before transitioning to veterinary medicine and ER relief work. Dr. Asciutto shares how his early fascination with both comedy and science led him to develop valuable improv skills that have proven beneficial in his veterinary career. He discusses the importance of human connection, collaboration, and a supportive approach to life and work. Dr. Asciutto is on the verge of opening his first hospital and publishing a book, exploring the concept of collaborative-based medicine. This conversation covers his journey from high school improviser to a veterinary professional, the challenges and rewards of relief work, and his ongoing mission to enhance team dynamics and client interactions in veterinary settings.

Resources:

• Episode on YouTube
• https://www.mattasciutto.com/ 
• The Greatest Profession podcast
• Dr. Asciutto's podcast with Al Atkinson (such a fun episode!)

00:00 Introduction
00:08 Meet Dr. Matt Asciutto: From Improv to Veterinary Medicine
01:16 The Intersection of Comedy and Science
03:23 The Magic of Improv and Human Connection
10:52 High School and the Birth of Improv Passion
15:59 College Struggles and Discovering Teaching
24:16 Professional Improv Adventures
30:44 Journey to Veterinary Medicine
37:06 Unexpected Insights in Vet Med
37:48 Navigating Career Expectations
39:40 Vet School to Clinical Practice
40:21 First Steps in Clinical Medicine
43:26 Transition to Emergency and Relief Work
47:15 Building Confidence and Collaboration
54:29 The Journey to Personal and Professional Growth
56:11 Embracing New Opportunities
01:02:12 The Greatest Profession: Reflections and Future Plans
01:05:50 Conclusion and Gratitude 

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Neurologist, Veterinary wildlife expeditions, Wildlife photographer, Children's book author...

This episode's Vet Life Reimagined guest is Richard A. LeCouteur, DVSc, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM(Neurology), Diplomate ECVN, FANZCVS (Hon. Causa), MRCVS
 Professor Emeritus, Neurology & Neurosurgery, University of California, Davis 

In this episode, Dr. Rick LeCouteur shares his lifelong journey in veterinary medicine, starting from a childhood fascination that developed on his family farm in Australia. He discusses his challenges, including failing his first year of veterinary school and the persistence that eventually led him to a successful career. His experiences span across Australia and North America, highlighting the significant impact of mentorship. Now an author and wildlife photographer, he reflects on the importance of giving back and shares his commitment to educating young minds about wildlife and conservation through authoring and illustrating children’s books. His story underscores the diversity of opportunities within the veterinary field and encourages those feeling disillusioned to explore different paths within the profession.

 References:

• Episode on YouTube
• Author/Illustrator Website
• Dr. LeCouteur's Children's Books
• Blog Article, "It's About the People, Stupid"
• Blog Article, "Starting Older: Redefining Retirement for Today's World" 
• Vet Surgery Editorial “It’s Time”
• Veterinary Expeditions (Vet-Ex) 
• Connect with Dr. Rick LeCouteur 
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram

00:00 Discovering a Passion for Veterinary Medicine

01:09 Childhood and Early Influences

02:26 Educational Journey and Challenges

06:18 Career Beginnings and Internships

11:15 Specializing in Neurology

16:51 Teaching and Mentorship

24:11 Transitioning to a New Adventure

27:20 Writing and Photography

37:03 Reflections and Gratitude

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Pioneering Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, we are joined by Dr. Laurie McCauley, a pioneer in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. McCauley shares her inspiring journey from general practice to becoming one of the first certified specialists in her field. She discusses some of her past career challenges including her initial unsupported interest in acupuncture, and how she established the first rehab clinic for pets with innovative treatments like the underwater treadmill. Dr. McCauley also opens up about her late diagnosis of autism at age 56 and the importance of understanding neurodiversity within veterinary medicine. The episode highlights the significance of perseverance, the impact of empowered learning, and advocating for women in veterinary leadership roles.

Resources:

• Episode on YouTube
• Optimum Pet Vitality & Dr. McCauley’s courses
• American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians
• Canine Rehabilitation Institute
• Peter Attia’s The Drive podcast
• Hannah Gadsby, comedian

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• Facebook
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• LinkedIn
• YouTube
• Subscribe to Dr. Laurie's Newsletter

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Laurie McCauley
01:38 Early Aspirations and Challenges
03:02 Navigating Veterinary School and Early Career
07:32 Pioneering Veterinary Sports Medicine
10:48 Creating the First Rehab Clinic
14:08 Innovations in Animal Rehabilitation
23:54 Board Certification and Teaching
27:29 The Joy of Teaching and Making a Difference
27:57 Teaching Veterinary Technicians and Expanding Education
28:46 Balancing Work and Personal Life
29:26 Starting Fresh in North Carolina
30:44 Empowering Pet Parents Through Education
32:41 Addressing the Veterinary Shortage
34:28 Global Impact of Online Courses
35:49 Adopting and Rehabilitating Dogs
43:14 The Importance of Exercise for Longevity
45:09 Diagnosed with Auti

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