Reviving Vet Med

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  Financial Conversations That Build Trust and Support Team Wellbeing | Episode 101 | Reviving Vet Med 30.09.2026 41мин

  Send us Fan Mail Every veterinary team eventually has to have the conversation about cost, and how it's handled can either build trust or break it. Yet financial communication is rarely taught with the same care we give clinical skills, leaving teams to brace for confrontation instead of leading with confidence. Today, I'm joined by Sharon Vaturi, a Credentialed Veterinary Technician with over 25 years of experience who has spent the majority of her career in emergency medicine. Sharon is a c...
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  BONUS: 100 Episodes Later: A Look Back at the Reviving Vet Med podcast | Episode 100 | Reviving Vet Med 16.09.2026 23мин

  Send us Fan Mail This podcast didn't start as a podcast. It started as Wellness Wednesday videos and Facebook Live sessions on veterinary wellbeing; recordings that eventually became audio episodes, then solo monologues, and eventually the guest conversations you've come to know Reviving Vet Med for today. To mark 100 episodes, I'm taking this one to reflect on that journey: how the show has evolved, what's stayed the same, and the people who've made it possible along the way. I'm sharing som...
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  Beyond Retention: Building Engaged Veterinary Teams | Episode 99 | Reviving Vet Med 02.09.2026 43мин

  Send us Fan Mail Veterinary medicine has spent years asking how we can keep people from leaving—but retention is only part of the story. True workplace wellbeing requires moving beyond preventing turnover and focusing on what helps people feel valued, supported, and engaged in the work they do. When veterinary professionals feel a sense of belonging, purpose, and psychological safety, teams become stronger and more sustainable. In this episode, I’m joined by Jamie Hill-Borton, Head of People ...
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  The Healing Power of Digital Storytelling | Episode 98 | Reviving Vet Med 19.08.2026 34мин

  Send us Fan Mail Every veterinary professional carries stories from their journey; moments of challenge, uncertainty, compassion, and growth. Yet we rarely pause to reflect on those stories and the meaning they hold. Digital storytelling offers a powerful way to process our experiences, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with the values that brought us to veterinary medicine. Today, I’m joined by Angie Turner, a veterinary technician with more than 30 years of experience, including over two...
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  The Hidden Toll of Workplace Incivility in Vet Med | Episode 97 | Reviving Vet Med 05.08.2026 47мин

  Send us Fan Mail Incivility is one of the most pervasive yet minimized challenges in veterinary medicine. Whether it’s a passive-aggressive comment from a colleague or a subtle slight from a stressed client, these "low-level" behaviors are frequently swept under the rug as part of the job. In high-stress practice environments, however, this ambiguity isn’t just annoying—it’s a silent, constant drain on our cognitive energy and a primary driver of anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and burnout. In...
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  Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions in Vet Med | Episode 96 | Reviving Vet Med 22.07.2026 46мин

  Send us Fan Mail The relationships we build with clients, colleagues, and students are shaped not only by our medical knowledge, but also by the everyday interactions that influence whether people feel respected, heard, and valued. While many veterinary professionals strive to provide compassionate care, unconscious biases can sometimes show up in ways that create harm, diminish trust, and impact belonging. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Naomi Nishi, PhD, a scholar-practitioner, educator,...
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  Why Feedback Feels So Threatening in Vet Med (and What to Do About It) | Episode 95 | Reviving Vet Med 08.07.2026 43мин

  Send us Fan Mail Feedback is one of the most common parts of veterinary medicine, and also one of the most emotionally loaded. Whether we’re giving it, receiving it, or even anticipating it, these conversations can land in ways that feel tense, personal, or activating. In stressful practice environments, that response isn’t just psychological, it’s physiological. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Bethany Weinheimer, emergency veterinarian, executive leader, and Founder of The Evolved Vets, t...
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  Breaking the High Achiever’s Loop in Vet Med | Episode 94 | Reviving Vet Med 17.06.2026 45мин

  Send us Fan Mail As veterinary professionals, we are conditioned to believe that the next surgery, the next certification, or the next "thank you" from a client will finally make us feel successful. But for many of us, that feeling of "enoughness" never arrives. Instead, we find ourselves stuck in the High Achiever’s Loop—a cycle of perfectionism and overworking that leads straight to burnout. In this episode, DVM and leadership coach Dr. Jennifer Edwards joins us to deconstruct why our drive...
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  Moral Distress and Behavioral Euthanasia in Vet Med | Episode 93 | Reviving Vet Med 03.06.2026 49мин

  Send us Fan Mail Behavioral euthanasia is one of the most emotionally complex and least supported aspects of veterinary medicine. It sits at the intersection of medical ethics, human safety, and the human-animal bond, often leaving veterinary teams grappling with moral injury. In this episode, we’re joined by Valerie Bogie, an animal trainer and Veterinary Social Worker, to discuss how we can better support both the pet owners and the professionals providing the care. Drawing from her 20 year...
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  Comparing Burnout Among General and Emergency Veterinarians | Episode 92 | Reviving Vet Med 20.05.2026 35мин

  Send us Fan Mail Burnout is a universal challenge in veterinary medicine, but does the practice environment change the experience? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Emily Li, an Emergency and Critical Care specialist based in Melbourne, Australia. Emily’s interest in mental health was forged on the front lines of emergency medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Driven by her own lived experience and the challenges she saw in the clinic, she dedicated her Master’s thesis to comparing burno...
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  Why We Need to Talk About Medical Errors in Veterinary Medicine | Episode 91 | Reviving Vet Med 06.05.2026 45мин

  Send us Fan Mail Medical error is one of the most challenging and least discussed realities in veterinary medicine, yet it has profound implications for the mental health and career longevity of the professionals involved. In this episode, Dr. Rochelle Low, veterinarian and Global VP of Quality and Patient Safety at Mars Veterinary Health, joins us to explore why patient safety is actually a vital pillar of team wellbeing. Drawing from her research on the "Second Victim" experience and her 20...
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  BONUS Meditation: Cultivating Equanimity: A Guided Meditation for Veterinary Professionals | Episode 90 | Reviving Vet Med 29.04.2026 12мин

  Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, Dr. Sonja Olson guides you through a meditation designed to cultivate equanimity and radical acceptance; powerful tools for maintaining emotional balance, compassion, and clarity amidst the challenges of veterinary practice and caregiving roles. This 10-minute meditation offers practical strategies to reduce reactivity, stay grounded in difficult interactions, and nurture resilience in both your professional and personal life. Through gentle guidance, y...
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  Addressing Harassment and Transgressive Behavior in Veterinary Practice | Episode 89 | Reviving Vet Med 16.04.2026 46мин

  Send us Fan Mail Psychological safety is essential in veterinary medicine, yet many professionals report experiencing aggression, bullying, discrimination, or sexual harassment at work. In this episode, Dr. Jolanda Jansen, communications advisor, researcher, and co-owner of St. Anna Advies in the Netherlands, talks about her 2025 study examining harassment and transgressive behavior in Dutch veterinary clinics. Nearly 70 percent of respondents reported experiencing at least one form of miscon...
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  Neuro-Informed Stress Management for Veterinary Professionals | Episode 88 | Reviving Vet Med 01.04.2026 45мин

  Send us Fan Mail Stress is an inevitable part of veterinary medicine, but understanding how our brains respond can transform the way we manage it. In this episode, Dr. Sonja Olson, a veterinary wellness coach, former emergency veterinarian, and certified neuroinformed and mindfulness coach, shares her expertise on neuro-informed stress management. We explore what happens in the brain and nervous system during chronic stress, how neuro-resilience can be cultivated, and practical, science-based...
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  Stress Management and Career Fulfillment in Veterinary Medicine | Episode 87 | Reviving Vet Med 18.03.2026 57мин

  Send us Fan Mail Thriving in veterinary medicine is not just about clinical skill. It also requires managing stress, sustaining energy, and aligning your career with your values. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Amy Grimm, a veterinarian, certified coach, and founder of Burnout-Free Me. Her work empowers high-responsibility professionals to break free from hustle culture and create sustainable success without sacrificing health, relationships, or wellbeing. Amy shares her personal journey t...
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  How Workplace Appreciation Prevents Burnout and Improves Team Culture in Vet Med | Episode 86 | Reviving Vet Med 04.03.2026 44мин

  Send us Fan Mail Feeling seen and valued at work is more than a nice-to-have, it’s essential for preventing burnout and fostering healthy, thriving veterinary teams. Appreciation goes beyond praise; it’s about recognizing contributions, supporting one another, and creating a culture where everyone feels they truly matter. In this episode, I speak with returning guest Jolene Watson, Canada’s Networking Expert®, Registered Veterinary Technologist, Executive Coach, and best-selling author. Drawi...
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  Humble Leadership and Psychological Safety in Veterinary Teams | Episode 85 | Reviving Vet Med 18.02.2026 48мин

  Send us Fan Mail Creating safe, supportive, and high-functioning veterinary teams goes far beyond clinical skill: it starts with leadership, culture, and the everyday interactions that shape how people feel about speaking up, learning, and coping with errors. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Luiz Santos, a veterinary anesthesiologist, educator, and PhD researcher whose work explores humble leadership, psychological safety, safety climate, error disclosure, and the second victim phenomenon i...
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  Mentorship, Team Empowerment, and Wellbeing in Veterinary Practice | Episode 84 | Reviving Vet Med 04.02.2026 45мин

  Send us Fan Mail Strong mentorship and a culture of support are essential for thriving, sustainable veterinary careers. Beyond clinical skill, how teams grow, learn, and care for one another depends on guidance, connection, and intentional professional development. In this episode, we speak with Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Empowering Veterinary Teams® and Director of MentorVet Tech. Alyssa has spent over 20 years fostering professional growth, mentorship, ...
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  Finding Balance Through Veterinary Wellness Retreats | Episode 83 | Reviving Vet Med 28.01.2026 47мин

  Send us Fan Mail In a profession defined by constant care for others, veterinarians often struggle to make time for their own recovery. What if stepping away, even briefly, could be the key to sustaining joy and longevity in practice? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Heather Gunn McQuillan, veterinarian, educator, and founder of Nature Space Resort and Retreat Centre and AwareVet Veterinary Consulting. After nearly two decades in clinical practice and academic leadership, Heather now helps ...
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  Emotional Intelligence in Early-Career Veterinarians | Episode 82 | Reviving Vet Med 14.01.2026 45мин

  Send us Fan Mail Transitioning from veterinary school to practice is exciting but can also be overwhelming. Early-career veterinarians face challenges navigating client interactions, team dynamics, and the emotional demands of clinical work, which require more than medical knowledge and call for emotional intelligence. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Tipsarp (Minnie) Kittisiam, a veterinarian, epidemiologist, and wellbeing researcher whose doctoral work at the University of Guelph explored...