Vet Life Reimagined

Recent Episodes

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

   Jul 20, 2026

   Dr. Ryan Gibson is a veterinary neurologist at Auburn University who has reimagined what a neurology career can look like by blending clinical practice, academic education, and consulting. He discusses his journey from discovering neurology during vet school clinics, through private practice, a hand injury that prompted soul-searching, and into academia where he now teaches neuroanatomy, supports veterinarians with non-referral cases via consulting, conducts translational neuroscience research, and leads faculty development workshops on AI and active learning across STEM disciplines.

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

   Jul 13, 2026

   Dr. Lisa Radosta is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist with 26 years of specialty practice experience who discusses her journey from childhood trauma and animal companionship to building a multi-location behavior practice in Southeast Florida. She explores the evolution of her leadership style from purely scientific "frankness" to "frank empathy," her approach to establishing legitimacy for veterinary behavior as a specialty, and her vision for the future of the profession. The episode covers her residency at University of Pennsylvania, entrepreneurial practice-building strategies, her philosophy of mentoring eight residents, and her perspective on how emerging veterinarians are reshaping the profession through humane animal handling and client communication.

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

   Jul 6, 2026

   Dr. Lindsey Kock, a second-generation veterinarian, discusses her unconventional career journey from rural mixed animal practice in Iowa to global consulting. Starting with curiosity about veterinary genetics, she transitioned into industry roles in DNA testing and market development, eventually founding her consulting firm Deep Dive DVM. The episode explores how veterinarians can leverage their problem-solving and relationship-building skills beyond clinical practice while maintaining work-life balance and family priorities.

4. How Dr. Kate Elden is Expanding Access to Care: Future of Veterinary Telemedicine

   Jun 29, 2026

   Dr. Kate Eldon, Chief Medical Officer at Dutch, shares her journey from equine medicine in Malibu to building the future of veterinary telemedicine. After a career-altering injury and the pandemic shutdown of her San Diego clinic, she pivoted to telemedicine and discovered its power to reach the 52% of pets getting no veterinary care. She discusses how telemedicine enables better outcomes in behavioral cases, geriatric care, and chronic disease management while improving work-life balance for veterinarians.

5. The Lost Pet Owner: A Question That Could Shape the Future of Veterinary Medicine

   Jun 22, 2026

   This solo episode features the host reflecting on Dr. James Floyd's keynote presentation at the ACVIM Internal Medicine Forum in Seattle. The host discusses the concept of 'lost pet owners'—pet owners who are disengaging from veterinary care despite strong pet ownership rates and human-animal bonds. The episode explores workforce trends, training pipeline challenges, and the paradox that veterinary visits are declining while costs are rising, before pivoting to the core question: why some pet owners with means are not seeking veterinary care, and how the profession might innovate to reach them.

6. Shaping the Future of Pet Health from Clinics to Startups (Dr. Natalie Marks)

   Jun 15, 2026

   Dr. Natalie Marks, CEO of Vain (Veterinary Angel Network), discusses her 20+ year career trajectory from associate veterinarian to practice owner to entrepreneur and angel investor in veterinary innovation. The conversation covers her formative experiences in veterinary school, leadership lessons from owning the largest small animal practice in Chicago, the critical distinction between general and clinical empathy in veterinary medicine, and her transition into consulting, veterinary journalism, and now investing in early-stage veterinary startups shaping the future of pet health through home diagnostics and AI.

7. From Burnout to Flourishing: One Veterinary Technician's Path Back to Loving Her Career | Andi Davison

   Jun 8, 2026

   Andi Davison, a licensed veterinary technician and positive change agent with Flourish Veterinary Consulting, shares her journey from self-doubt about math to thriving in veterinary medicine. She discusses how a 3-month road trip helped her listen to her inner voice, her experience with burnout and the pivotal moment it forced her to reassess, and how discovering positive psychology through Josh Weisman transformed her career. Davison now dedicates herself to helping veterinary professionals at all levels discover that thriving in the profession is possible through practical tools and science-backed approaches.

8. Contrast Is the Mother of Clarity: How to Make Better Career Decisions | Dr. Mark de Wolde

   Jun 1, 2026

   Dr. Mark de Wolde, a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in Canada and internationally, discusses his unconventional career trajectory from building five veterinary practices to founding My Vet Group, a financial advisory firm for practice owners, and becoming an equity partner in multiple companies focused on AI, practice innovation, and veterinary access to care. The episode explores how a traumatic farm fire in his childhood shaped his connection to animals, the psychology of veterinarian undervaluation, and why he believes the profession stands at a critical inflection point with AI and technology adoption. De Wolde emphasizes the importance of "letting go of the branch"—taking calculated risks to explore new career opportunities—and argues that veterinarians who actively participate in shaping the profession's future, rather than waiting passively, will define what veterinary medicine becomes.

9. What Vet Life Looks Like at Home: Patti Eddington’s Story

   May 25, 2026

   Patti Eddington is a journalist, dance fitness instructor, and author who has been married to veterinarian Jim for nearly 45 years. She discusses her unique perspective as the spouse of a veterinary practice owner, sharing stories from her book "Don't Look in the Freezer," which captures the humor, heartbreak, and reality of life built around veterinary medicine. The conversation explores how her journalism background shaped her storytelling, the challenges and joys of supporting a veterinarian's career, and what she's learned about partnership, family, and the profession from a vantage point outside the clinic.

10. The Gap Between What Vets Say and What Grieving Clients Hear | Dr. Christina Guttuso

    May 18, 2026

    Dr. Christina Guttuso, a Colorado State veterinary graduate with 23 years of experience in in-home pet euthanasia, discusses the critical communication gap between veterinarians and grieving pet owners. Drawing from a survey of over 300 pet owners and her extensive clinical work, she reveals that clients seeking euthanasia guidance are primarily looking for permission and emotional support rather than additional medical information. The episode explores how veterinary education, outdated assessment tools like quality-of-life checklists, and professional communication patterns create miscommunication that leaves clients confused and guilty, and how veterinarians can reframe their approach to better serve families during end-of-life decisions.