Vet Life Reimagined

Hosted by Megan Sprinkle, DVM

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Aug 2026

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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.

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September 7, 2026Episode 23853 min

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

Send us Fan Mail Veterinary technician Mariel Hendricks, MVEd, RVTg, FVTE, shares how a major career disappointment ultimately led her to discover a new path in veterinary education, mentorship, and leadership. We explore veterinary technician utilization, building trust within veterinary teams, mentorship, self-advocacy, career transitions, and why being an educator can extend far beyond the classroom. This is Episode 2 of 10 of the One Community series highlighting veterinary technician education and the people shaping the profession. Resources: Video episode on YouTube Key takeaways and application guide on the Sprinkle of Wisdom Substack AVTE Mentor Vet Episode 1 of the One Community series. Episodes will launch every first Monday of the month. AVTE - One Community Series One Community, created in partnership with the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website . Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount. Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner !

August 31, 2026Episode 23749 min

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

Send us Fan Mail The Veterinary Career Most People Never See What does a laboratory animal veterinarian actually do, and how do they impact animal health, human medicine, and scientific discovery? Dr. Jeffrey Kim is a board-certified laboratory animal veterinarian whose path into veterinary medicine didn't go exactly as planned. In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined , Jeffrey takes us behind the scenes of laboratory animal medicine, from caring for a variety of species to collaborating with scientists and specialists advancing research. We also explore the changing future of animal models in research and why animal welfare and high-quality science go hand in hand. But this conversation goes far beyond one veterinary specialty. Jeffrey has spent years involved in veterinary school admissions and mentoring aspiring veterinarians. He shares what makes an application stand out, why loving animals isn't enough to explain why veterinary medicine , and the importance of helping admissions committees understand the person behind the application. We also talk about mentorship, humility, work-life balance, staying curious, learning from the people around you, and Jeffrey's advice to “say yes to opportunity.” Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Kim, a board-certified laboratory animal veterinarian and vet school admissions expert at Inspira Advantage Resources & References Mentioned Video episode on YouTube Key Takeaways and applications podcast guide Episode with Nicole Dickerson , a veterinary technician who went from clinical practice to lab animal Inspira Advantage AAVMC / VMCAS — The Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) is the centralized application service used to apply to participating veterinary medical schools. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science ( AALAS ) American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine ( ACLAM ) American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners ( ASLAP ) Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website . Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount. Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner !

August 24, 2026Episode 23652 min

Making Tough Career Decisions: Vet Surgeon to Nutrition Company (Jolle Kirpensteijn)

Send us Fan Mail Veterinary surgeon, professor, researcher, and former Hill’s Pet Nutrition leader Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn shares the surprising career decisions that took him from veterinary surgical oncology and academia to the pet nutrition industry . We explore veterinary careers, mentorship, lifelong learning, his 5-year career rule , veterinary nutrition, surgery, podcasting, and why sometimes the best opportunities are the ones you never planned for. Dr. Jolle just retired from Hill's Pet Nutrition earlier this month. A fresh time for reflection on an amazing career so far. 🎙️ Vet Life Reimagined — exploring veterinary career paths, leadership, innovation, and what's possible in veterinary medicine. Resources Watch the video interview on YouTube Key points and application guide for the episode on Substack 🎙️ The Purr Podcast 🎙️ The Cat Cafe 🎙️ Veterinary Surgery Podcast 📚Textbook: Colour Atlas of Reconstructive Techniques in the Dog and Cat Episode with Dr. Sarah Boston surgical oncologist and stand-up comedian Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website . Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount. Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner !

August 17, 2026Episode 23552 min

A Veterinarian's Unplanned Career in Marine Mammal Medicine | Dr. Juli Goldstein

Send us Fan Mail Marine Mammal Veterinarian career story - transferable skills = diverse career. Dr. Juli Goldstein’s veterinary career is nothing like she planned. She entered veterinary school expecting to pursue zoo medicine. Instead, her career has taken her from examining more than 400 wild dolphins to helping care for Winter and Hope of the Dolphin Tale movies, evaluating a Russian “spy whale” in Norway, advising Hollywood films, practicing small animal medicine, exploring animal hospice and palliative care, and working in veterinary biotech. In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Goldstein shares what an unconventional career has taught her about staying curious, recognizing unexpected opportunities, and building skills before you know exactly where they’ll lead. 🎙️ Vet Life Reimagined explores the people, possibilities, and unconventional paths shaping veterinary medicine — and what they can teach us about creating careers and lives that work better for us. Resources: Episode on YouTube Podcast episode guide on Substack Dr. Juli Goldstein on LinkedIn PetVivo website & osteoarthritis product, Spryng International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Watch Dolphin Tale & Dolphin Tale 2 Clearwater Marine Aquarium More information on Winter & Hope Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website . Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount. Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner !

August 10, 2026Episode 23448 min

Biggest Challenges in Pet Care: A Different Vantage Point (Peter Kenseth)

Send us Fan Mail Combine an outside perspective, a willingness to learn, and taking action to solve the biggest challenges in pet care. In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Megan Sprinkle sits down with Peter Kenseth, Partner at Maia Strategy, host of the Petworking Podcast, and founder of the Petworking Angel Fund, to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing the veterinary profession today: access to care, financial euthanasia, and more. Although Peter isn't a veterinarian, he has spent more than 15 years studying the animal health industry, working with Fortune 500 companies, and bringing cross-industry perspectives to some of veterinary medicine's most complex problems. Resources Video episode on YouTube Podcast episode guide for key takeaways and application Learn more about Maia Strategy Listen to the Petworking Podcast Support the Petworking Angel Fund Connect with Peter on LinkedIn Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website . Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount. Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner !

August 2, 2026Episode 23353 min

Leadership, Mentorship, and a Lifetime of Giving Back (Dr. Mehdi Mobini)

Send us Fan Mail 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 AVTE - One Community Series One Community, created in partnership with the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website . Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount. Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner !

July 27, 2026Episode 23229 min

AVMA Live - Vets Leading Innovation With Natalie Marks

Send us Fan Mail 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 ) Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website . Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount. Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner !

July 20, 2026Episode 23151 min

The Neurologist Who Reimagined Education | Dr. Ryan Gibson on AI, Teaching & Career Fulfillment

Send us Fan Mail 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 Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website . Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount. Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner !

July 13, 2026Episode 2301 hr 0 min

A Veterinary Behaviorist's Unapologetic Guide to Building a Career on Science, Empathy, and Infinite Confidence | Dr. Lisa Radosta

Send us Fan Mail 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 Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website . Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount. Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner !

July 6, 2026Episode 22947 min

From Mixed Animal Practice to Global Consulting: What Happens When a Vet Follows Her Curiosity | Dr. Lindsey Kock

Send us Fan Mail 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 Support the show More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website . Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount. Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast: - Give it a 5-star rating & review - Subscribe on YouTube - Share the episode - Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner !