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Vet Life Reimagined and host Dr. Megan Sprinkle brings guest, Jacklyn Phillips, RVT a relief veterinary technician. Jacklyn's diverse experiences and passion for veterinary medicine led her to create Action Vet Tech Services, a relief vet tech service company in 2019.

The conversation covers Jacqueline's early career challenges, including a lack of career growth, financial concerns, and burnout. Key insights from her journey include maintaining healthy boundaries, dealing with burnout, making risky career choices, and fostering a supportive work culture. Jacqueline also shares her approach to self-care, emphasizing the importance of mental and physical health.

Resources:
Episode on YouTube
Action Vet Tech Services website

00:00 Introduction to Vet Life Reimagined
00:32 Jacqueline Phillips' Early Career and Challenges
02:50 Transition to Veterinary Technician
06:22 Experiences in Emergency and Academia
14:16 Burnout and Career Shift
16:29 Venturing into Sales and Entrepreneurship
20:35 Founding a Relief Veterinary Technician Service
24:09 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Risk
25:02 Empowering Technicians with Autonomy
27:10 The Role of a Locum Veterinary Technician
29:20 Adapting to Different Clinic Environments
32:38 Building Respect and Trust on the Job
36:56 Sustaining a Career in Veterinary Medicine
40:47 The Importance of Appreciation and Community
42:32 Words of Wisdom for Veterinary Professionals
45:48 Maintaining Health and Boundaries as an Entrepreneur
48:11 Conclusion and Resources

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Reflecting on 2024: Career Shifts, Personal Milestones, and Connection in Veterinary Medicine

In this solo audio exclusive episode of Vet Life Reimagined, your host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, reflects on a transformative year in both professional and personal life. Starting with the decision to make a career change at the VMX conference, the episode covers securing a new job, passing a board exam in nutrition, and discovering a pregnancy. The narrative underscores the importance of vulnerability, human connection, flexibility, and curiosity in both veterinary careers and personal life. The host shares the joyful experience of announcing a pregnancy and the birth of her daughter. With predictions for the future of vet med and a focus on community and personal growth, this episode provides a heartfelt and optimistic outlook for the year ahead.

00:00 Welcome to Vet Life Reimagined
01:03 Reflecting on a Transformative Year
02:19 Career Changes and New Beginnings
03:22 Discovering Pregnancy at VMX
04:12 Navigating Career and Pregnancy
04:46 Passing the Board Exam
07:49 Embracing Connection and Change
09:06 The Joy of Motherhood
13:31 Looking Towards the Future
18:24 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

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Discovering Joy in Veterinary Medicine through Improv and Connection with Dr. Matt Ashuto

In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle sits down with Dr. Matt Asciutto, a veterinarian with a unique career path that began in professional improv before transitioning to veterinary medicine and ER relief work. Dr. Asciutto shares how his early fascination with both comedy and science led him to develop valuable improv skills that have proven beneficial in his veterinary career. He discusses the importance of human connection, collaboration, and a supportive approach to life and work. Dr. Asciutto is on the verge of opening his first hospital and publishing a book, exploring the concept of collaborative-based medicine. This conversation covers his journey from high school improviser to a veterinary professional, the challenges and rewards of relief work, and his ongoing mission to enhance team dynamics and client interactions in veterinary settings.

Resources:

• Episode on YouTube
• https://www.mattasciutto.com/
• The Greatest Profession podcast
• Dr. Asciutto's podcast with Al Atkinson (such a fun episode!)

00:00 Introduction
00:08 Meet Dr. Matt Asciutto: From Improv to Veterinary Medicine
01:16 The Intersection of Comedy and Science
03:23 The Magic of Improv and Human Connection
10:52 High School and the Birth of Improv Passion
15:59 College Struggles and Discovering Teaching
24:16 Professional Improv Adventures
30:44 Journey to Veterinary Medicine
37:06 Unexpected Insights in Vet Med
37:48 Navigating Career Expectations
39:40 Vet School to Clinical Practice
40:21 First Steps in Clinical Medicine
43:26 Transition to Emergency and Relief Work
47:15 Building Confidence and Collaboration
54:29 The Journey to Personal and Professional Growth
56:11 Embracing New Opportunities
01:02:12 The Greatest Profession: Reflections and Future Plans
01:05:50 Conclusion and Gratitude

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