“And I tell my clients, there’s not a Western medical diagnosis for what your pet is experiencing right now but the good news is we have a different way to speak to the body and learn from the body and we can approach things from a holistic perspective or from a Chinese medical perspective where we have an answer for you.” Our guest today is Dr. Arielle Herndobler! Dr. Herndobler has had a very exciting career filled with additional certifications. She is currently the only veterinarian in the C...
Feb 11, 2021•42 min
“My mom has this saying that she always uses, and it is to kind of 'go with the flow, roll with the punches, and duck when you have to, and hang on like Snoopy.' That’s what she tells me all the time.” Our guest today is Dr. Krista Miller! We had a great time chatting about her career and how it has taken her to some very unexpected places, despite initially having a pretty clear idea of where she wanted to go. While being a clinical veterinarian takes up a lot of her time, she has still found a...
Feb 04, 2021•41 min
“I became our SAVMA delegate and moved on to all kinds of veterinary leadership roles from there and I really appreciate all of those and do feel that really broadens my veterinary horizons, even though it wasn’t book knowledge.” Our guest today is Dr. Rheba Mabie Zimmerman. Dr. Mabie Zimmerman is 2016 graduate from the University of Wisconsin College of Veterinary Medicine. She has spent most of her career in small animal medicine and at the time of the interview was just getting settled in as ...
Jan 28, 2021•41 min
“A really good hack I like to tell people is anything you wouldn’t do if you’re being chased by a tiger will move you from that survival system-sympathetic- to the growth system of parasympathetic. So, you mentioned sleep, Marci, so if you are being chased by a tiger, you wouldn’t go take a nap.” Our guest today is Dr. Shimi Kang. Dr. Kang was the keynote speaker at the 2021 Virtual Veterinary Leadership Conference. We talk about the importance of play and tackling the ‘simple but not easy thing...
Jan 21, 2021•51 min
“But, I could show you guys, I make cat houses, I make scarves, hats, I’ve made dog sweaters, so I’ve gifted some of my friends dog sweaters. I will crochet in class sometimes because I mentioned, I have narcolepsy and moving my hands helps me stay awake and I can do it and listen to the professor. The professor probably thinks I’m not paying any attention to them, but I am, I promise I am! And I’ll sit there and make cat houses in class for people.” Our guest today is Kim Layne. Kim is veterina...
Jan 14, 2021•49 min
“When I finally followed around some veterinarians, I was like ‘Ok, wow, this is, this is where I want to be.’ And it is because I saw the impact that one person could have, not just on our patients, but also on the people reliant on those patients.” Our guest today is Dr. Deborah Thomson. Dr. Thomson had a big year in 2020. She founded and launched One Health Lessons. The first lesson focused on COVID-19 and it has grown from there! At the time of the recording, the lessons had been translated ...
Jan 07, 2021•44 min
Today is a special episode for My Veterinary Life Podcast. It is our 100th regular episode! We thought this would be a great time to reflect on the previous episodes and last two years of podcasting and share some of our favorite memories We also look at some of our favorite pieces of advice and biggest takeaways from the show. You also won’t want to miss our discussion on what we are looking forward to in 2021. None of this would have been possible without the support of our listeners. Thank yo...
Dec 31, 2020•29 min
“So I think all those things combined ultimately led me to the path of thinking about becoming a veterinarian. Initially I had thought of becoming a human doctor and then I volunteered at a vet hospital and I was like ‘I’ve landed.’ This is it. And at that point I felt really comfortable that I knew that I wanted to become a veterinarian.” Our guest today is Dr. Omar Farías. Dr. Farías is a Senior Manager of Academic Affairs for Hill’s Pet Nutrition. We learn so much from him about his path to b...
Dec 24, 2020•53 min
“We are not living in a 3D world anymore and we need to install that 3D back, and that 3D is telling people how you feel about them. How you really feel about them. And, so, I think that is something that I’m still really adamant about.” Our guest today is Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn. Dr. Kirpensteijn is the Chief Professional Veterinary Office with Hill’s Pet Nutrition. In this episode we talk about how he came to this job and the important role mentors and colleagues have played in his career. We c...
Dec 17, 2020•55 min
“Yeah. Definitely and I always try to keep in the back of my mind that there’s almost always more than one way to do things and sometimes you have to dig deep and sometimes you have to negotiate and sometimes you have to really, kind of, think the whole thing through but a lot of times, you know, even though that’s what way things have always been done there might be a different way to do it. If you can show how that will work for everybody a lot of times people are willing to give it a try.” Ou...
Dec 10, 2020•46 min
“And I thought, you know I think I maybe want to put myself ahead of my career, which was new for me. You know we are all adults and somehow not adulting yet as a veterinarian.” Our guest today is Dr. Rebecca Tremble. Dr. Tremble is the Corporate Veterinary Affairs Manager with Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Not sure what that means? She tells all about this and the other amazing roles she has had throughout her career. We also learn a bit about her family and how she found the right fit for each role sh...
Dec 03, 2020•55 min
“You know it’s April 15 and I’ll never forget this. You’ve already seen 300 clients this month and that’s probably what I would expect you to do in a full month and you’re going to burn out. And he said, not everyone burns out, some people just burn on, but people like you will burn out. And I was like-I didn’t even know what it meant. You just can’t really take that advice when you get it because you are in the middle of it and the very thing that is burning you out is the very thing that is ke...
Nov 26, 2020•47 min
“Seems to be not an uncommon thread through a lot of veterinary businesses I think, is that on my side, I literally did say, even though I was always equine equine equine, I said I never wanted to own my own business. I said that right up until probably six months before we opened our own business.” Our guest today is Dr. Aimee Eggleston. We had a blast chatting with her and learn so much about how she came to veterinary medicine and how it has become a family business. No topic was off limits a...
Nov 19, 2020•53 min
The holiday season is upon us! While this often brings celebrations, it can also bring some tensions and frustrations. Add in a pandemic and things are bound to look pretty different this year. Dr. Jen Brandt joins us to discuss strategies to prioritize your wellbeing, including setting boundaries this year so you feel safe and comfortable. We share practical tips that can be applied anytime and are something we can practice today, including example phrases you can say for when you are approachi...
Nov 17, 2020•39 min
“Also, disclaimer, I should have said this from the very beginning. My Appalachian twang knows no bounds, so whenever I say things, my pronunciations, if I sound like a little bit of a country bumpkin, if you saw where I was from you would know it’s just how people talk and I love it. Dolly Parton doesn’t apologize for it, so I won’t either.” Our guest today is Dr. Elizabeth Johnson Million. Dr. Johnson Million graduated from University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016, but if...
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 9 min
“I had been talking to someone that made me aware of something called, I think it’s called the Passion Test. Where, it’s a book but you can kind of work through a process to identify what some of your greatest passions are, and the premise being that if you bring those passions into your life in small ways, just the smallest steps, they get bigger and they become a bigger component of your life.” Our guest today is Dr. Gillian Angliss. Dr. Angliss has had an amazing career so far! It hasn’t alwa...
Nov 05, 2020•51 min
“So what I know for sure is that people in certain circumstances, they do feel stuck sometimes. And I want to, you know, really remind everyone that there are always options. So, this might entail really taking a look at your life, reviewing what you value the most, it may mean accepting less pay and making lifestyle changes accordingly. However, I feel there are always options.” Our guest today is Dr. Laura Catena. Dr. Catena is the founder and creator of ArmOR Hand Gloves. How she got here was...
Oct 29, 2020•34 min
Our guest today is Donja Pettiford. Donja has dreamed of becoming a veterinarian for most of her life. However, sometimes life doesn’t always go as planned, and she has made the most of the opportunities she has been given all while continuing to work towards the goal of being accepted into veterinary school. Currently, Donja is working as a technical trainer with the USDA-FSIS and tells about the critical role she plays in food safety. She also shares how she became connected with the Black DVM...
Oct 27, 2020•42 min
“The other practice part, I was able to assemble a team that complimented me, my style. My business partner definitely knew the business.” Our guest today is Dr. Kathy Jonokuchi. Dr. Jonokuchi has had an incredible career! She continues to find new ways to challenge herself and give back to this profession. While many of her classmates are working towards retirement, it seems like Dr. Jonokuchi’s career is full steam ahead. We had a blast chatting with her and were only able to scratch the surfa...
Oct 22, 2020•46 min
“It’s fun because people think that you know what you are going to do, and you follow that path and it really wasn’t that direct of a path. I mean Veterinary Medicine, for sure. I knew that from the beginning but all through vet school I planned on being a dairy practitioner.” Our guest today is Dr. Cindy Otto. Dr. Otto is the executive Director of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center. We had the best time discussing all about how she go to this point in her career. Spoiler alert! It wasn’t a straigh...
Oct 15, 2020•52 min
Welcome to our final episode in a special My Veterinary Life Podcast miniseries in collaboration with our friends at National Veterinary Associates. Joining us for these conversations is Turpin Mott. Turpin is the Chief Community Officer for NVA. His focus is spreading positive wellbeing and culture initiatives throughout the veterinary profession. We are talking culture today! How do you identify a culture that is right for you? What questions can help you uncover the culture of an organization...
Oct 13, 2020•51 min
“I feel that my success, a lot of my future success, is because I had such good mentoring at the beginning of my career.” Our guest today is Dr. Alicia Ruiz. Dr. Ruiz. Dr. Ruiz found her passion for veterinary medicine at an early age and never looked back. Through support of family, educators and great mentors, she is living her dream every day. Her story is so refreshing and full of joy that we couldn’t stop smiling throughout the entire interview. We are so excited to share this journey with ...
Oct 08, 2020•37 min
Welcome to a special episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast. This is part three of a four-part miniseries with our friends at National Veterinary Associates. Joining us for these conversations will be Turpin Mott. Turpin is the Chief Community Officer for NVA. His focus is spreading positive wellbeing and culture initiatives throughout the veterinary profession. We are talking emotions today! What role do emotions play in your life? What about in how you respond to different situations? How can w...
Oct 06, 2020•59 min
“I never really considered vet medicine because I never thought I could get in, because I knew how difficult vet school was. And then after doing some hard thinking, I think I decided that if I really wanted to do it, I can do it and I was very fortunate that Otterbein has an equine program geared toward, to get students into veterinary school. So, I had no equine experience prior, but I met with my advisor, and she said if I really want to do it, I can do it! So I jumped right in and got to lea...
Oct 01, 2020•37 min
Welcome to a special episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast. This is part two of a four-part miniseries with our friends at National Veterinary Associates. Joining us for these conversations will be Turpin Mott. Turpin is the Chief Community Officer for NVA. His focus is spreading positive wellbeing and culture initiatives throughout the veterinary profession. Today’s topic is Life Filters. Have you ever wondered why you see the world the way you do? What has shaped you into the person you are to...
Sep 29, 2020•48 min
“It’s a great career, because I could just go forth and just dabble in some relief work from time to time and do some speaking and do this and do that and you can kind of make it whatever you want it to be. You could do full time relief, or you could speak sometimes. I think it is a cool career because you can tailor it to what you want it to be.” Our guest today is Dr. Addie Reinhard. We had a blast chatting with her and learning about where her career in veterinary medicine has taken her. She ...
Sep 24, 2020•47 min
Welcome to a special episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast. We are embarking on a four-part miniseries with our friends at National Veterinary Associates. Joining us for these conversations will be Turpin Mott. Turpin is the Chief Community Officer for NVA. His focus is spreading positive wellbeing and culture initiatives throughout the veterinary profession. Today’s topic is Whole Person. We have a great conversation and learn how to reframe some ways of thinking that can help us embrace who we...
Sep 22, 2020•43 min
“It’s never too late to take a pivot. It’s never too late to take a career change. You don’t ever have to be stuck. Anytime you find yourself saying the shoulds- well I should like this I should be successful I should be doing this- you need to reevaluate and step back.’” Our guest today is Dr Hayley Adams. Dr. Adams has had an amazing career which has encompassed so much of veterinary medicine. Her primary focus has been wildlife conservation. She has traveled the world and spent quite a bit of...
Sep 17, 2020•42 min
“You can kind of tailor your experiences and that’s what I would encourage anybody interested in veterinary medicine to do, is to really…don’t just go in and kind of get it all knocked out, really try to gain a wide breadth of experiences so you really know what you want to do.’” Our guest today is Dr. Simuel Hampton. Since graduation in 2012 Dr. Hampton has worked as a shelter veterinarian, first at that Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago and now with One Tail at a Time. He shares some of the chal...
Sep 10, 2020•54 min
“If you have this problem that you are trying to solve, just keep trying to remove roadblocks until you get there because It’s really shown me that if you put your mind to it, you really can figure anything out.’” Our guest today is Kate Parker. Kate is a hospital manager and partial owner at Animal Urgent Care in Arvada, Colorado. She joins us to talk about a counseling program she worked hard to bring to her clinic. It is incredibly inspiring to hear about the challenges she faced and how she ...
Sep 03, 2020•52 min
