
Vet Life Reimagined
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.
Vet Life Reimagined
My Story to the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference (Gary Marshall, DVM)
Dr. Gary Marshall only got involved with organized vet med 5 years ago. That's after decades of being a practice-owning veterinarian including a feline-only practice in Seattle called Island Cats. Dr. Marshall is a connector of people and is on a mission to give back to his profession. How can he do this with the AVMA?? What was his experience at the AVMA's Veterinary Leadership Conference in January 2023??
In this episode, listen for:
- How to find ways to solve professional isolation
- What does the AVMA do for veterinary medicine
- What is truly special about the Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC) **hint, hint, it's about people and their stories.
What to expect
- Dr Marshall talks about his career journey
- He talks about why he started to get involved with the AVMA and many other organizations like WVLDI.
- He explains why he has a very unique Instagram name :)
Resources
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- To learn more
-- YouTube exclusive of the story behind Dr. Marshall's Veterinary Student Cat Class
-- Dr. Marshall's practice, Island Cats
-- The Veterinary Leadership Institute
-- The Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC)
-- The summer AVMA Convention
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