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From barnyard to boardroom: Dr. Linda Rhodes shares her exciting career path from despite the many 'no's, becoming Utah's first large animal veterinarian taking care of cows in world-class daires to the many adventures that followed. Dr. Linda continued to get a PhD, to lead teams in the pharmaceutical industry, to starting her own consulting firm, to starting the first award to recognize women in animal health, The Feather in Her Cap award. She is also an Iron Paw award winner. She is now an author: her memoir "Breaking the Barnyard Barriers: A Woman Veterinarian Paves the Way" will be released on Feb 17, 2026. (link below)

Resources:

• Video version on YouTube
• Linda's website
• Order Linda's book on Amazon
• 2026 Feather in Her Cap Awards winners Press Release

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About the guest:

Alexandre Contreras, VT, CCMT is a veterinary technician trained in canine physical therapy and is now an innovator and entrepreneur. He has built a service business called DogApy, a product business called KlipTrio, and a non-profit that brings together community and empowers students interested in careers in animal health. Alexandre is driven by passion and purpose and believes that anyone can put in the work to build a career that is meaningful.

Resources:

• Video episode on YouTube
• KlipTrio.com
• PetTrio Charity website

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In this episode, Dr. David Haworth joins Megan Sprinkle to share his nonlinear veterinary career journey, a path that took him from a two-doctor clinic in Spokane, WA to leading major organizations like Pfizer Animal Health, PetSmart Charities, and the Morris Animal Foundation.

David reflects on the power of asking the right questions, the "evil" of cancer, and why the veterinary profession must act now to stay at the center of the human-animal bond.

About the Guest:

Dr. David Haworth, DVM, PhD is a veterinarian and researcher who has held executive leadership roles across the animal health industry. He served as President of PetSmart Charities, President and CEO of the Morris Animal Foundation, and held key roles at Pfizer Animal Health (now Zoetis). He also co-founded Vidium Animal Health, a genomic diagnostics and therapy company focused on canine cancer. He currently serves as a Chair with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and as a board member for the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC).

Resources:

• Video episode on YouTube
• Dr. Haworth on LinkedIn

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What happens when thousands of veterinary professionals gather at the start of a new year to talk about leadership, innovation, and the future of vet med?

In this special solo episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle shares her top takeaways from two major events — the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC) and VMX. From generational dynamics and “gentelligence” to the rapid evolution of AI in veterinary care, this episode highlights what’s shaping the profession in 2026 and how you can take action in your own career.

Whether you attended the conferences or not, this episode brings the most impactful conversations directly to you.

Resources & References:

• Video episode on YouTube
• Episode notes on Substack
• Gentelligence book

Timestamps

[00:00:00] Introduction to Vet Life Reimagined

[00:00:25] Overview of the Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC)

[00:01:45] Keynote Reflection: Dr. Megan Gerhardt and "Gentelligence"

[00:02:15] Five Generations in the Workforce: Why collaboration matters now

[00:03:50] Mental Health Expectations: How generational norms have shifted

[00:04:45] Success Definitions: From Boomer "workaholism" to Gen X autonomy

[00:09:15] The Millennial Experience: High pressure and the "entitled" label

[00:11:15] Gen Z in the Post-Pandemic World: Access to info and personal health

[00:12:20] Digital Communication: Punctuation anxiety and the "passive-aggressive" thumbs up

[00:14:10] Four Practices for Gentelligence: Identifying assumptions and replacing judgment with curiosity

[00:15:55] Leadership Phrases: Open-ended questions to support your team

[00:17:20] Mutual Mentoring: Learning from every age and situation

[00:18:30] VMX 2026 Recap: High attendance and diverse CE highlights

[00:20:45] The Evolution of AI: Market consolidation and the shift toward utility

[00:22:30] Industry News: Acquisitions, product launches, and the power of connection

[00:25:10] Supporting Working Parents: Improvements in conference inclusivity

[00:26:50] Closing Remarks: Four years of the podcast and the new Substack

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Veterinary medicine is evolving — fast. In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Mike Mossop shares his journey from clinical practice to current Chief Veterinary Officer of CoVet and why he’s passionate about driving change at the intersection of innovation and relationship-centered veterinary care. We discuss AI trends, the emotional toll of practice, and how reimagining systems can better support teams, clients, and patients. A timely conversation during the week of VMX!

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations shaping the future of vet med.

Video episode on YouTube

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In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, we sit down with Candise Goodwin, founder of Outlier Advisors and veteran of the pet and animal health industries. With decades of experience across startups, veterinary services, and global pet brands, Candise shares how vet med can grow and why now is the time to think bigger.

🎙️ You’ll learn:

• Why the veterinary profession is at a turning point
• What veterinary professionals need to keep in mind heading into 2026
• How to think beyond clinical care to shape the future of animal health

Resources:

• Video Episode on YouTube
• Outlier Advisors website

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In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey, shares his powerful career journey from childhood dealing with dyslexia and doubting adults to becoming a national leader in veterinary medicine.

We discuss the future of the profession, the importance of diversity of thought, how the Tuskegee study shaped his perspective, and why sharing the value of the profession is so crucial for our future.

Dr. Bailey also offers honest lessons on burnout, leadership, and what it means to define your own path while helping move the profession forward.

Tune in for a motivating conversation with a leader shaping the next chapter in veterinary medicine.

Resources:

• Video episode on YouTube
• AVMA's Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC) 2026

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In this special episode of Vet Life Reimagined, we look toward the horizon of 2026 with a distinguished panel of industry leaders to explore the shifts facing our clinics, teams, and the industry at large.

Resources:

• Video episode on YouTube
• Candise Goodwin
• Dr. Michael Bailey
• Dr. Jennifer Quammen
• Dr. Jen Quammen’s previous episode on Vet Life Reimagined March 17, 2025 (audio) (video)
• Tricia Gorham, CVT, MS
• Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, CYT
• Marie’s previous episode on Vet Life Reimagined March 27, 2023 (audio) (video)

References:

• PetDesk 2025 Pet Parent Research Report
• HABRI and Chewy study Reveals Tech-Forward Solutions to Strengthen the HAB (Oct 2025)
• Dr. Kwane Stewart, The Street Vet LinkedIn
• Dr. Bailey reads about Santa’s Veterinarian to children
• Marie Holowaychuk’s book, A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian.

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