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Dr. Jason Balara graduated from Tufts Vet School in 2004. Afterwards, he completed an internship and residency in surgery.

Since 2008, while working in multiple large specialty hospitals, Jason has focused solely on surgery with a passion for complex orthopedic cases and teaching the veterinary community. He mentors interns and residents, trains technicians interested in specializing, and also helps increase surgical understanding in the practices he visits through his mobile surgery services, JMB Mobile Veterinary Surgery.

He grew up working in construction and quickly started using real estate as an investment. He wanted to begin building generational wealth and started investing in single-family homes and while it was lucrative, it required a lot of work. So, he started leveraging a syndication model for investment. Jason founded Lark Capital Group to provide busy and fellow medical professionals with vetted, cash-flowing real estate investing opportunities.

Dr. Balara also has a podcast called: Know Your Why Podcast (Apple Podcast, YouTube)

More Resources:

• Episode on YouTube
• Visit https://larkcapital.com/webinar/ to watch our free training titled “How Veterinarians Are Using Hands-Off Commercial Real Estate Investing For Time And Money Freedom”.

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Steve Oehley, BVSc was a burnt-out mixed animal veterinarian who through a process of life and career coaching underwent his own transformation from clinical veterinary practice into work that suited his strengths and interests. Since then he has worked in an industry role and now runs Next Step Vet, a career coaching program specifically for veterinarians. The Next Step Vet podcast is a free resource for veterinary professionals. Steve is also starting to support kids and teens in understanding more about themselves and considering career ideas that use their strengths and interests.

Resources:
Episode on YouTube
Next Step Vet Podcast (Apple Podcast, Spotify)
Steve on LinkedIn
Clifton Strengths Assessment

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Today on Vet Life Reimagined, we have a guest who embodies the spirit of reimagining vet life in unexpected ways.

Our guest today is Dr. Sarah Boston, a veterinary surgical oncologist who is trading some of the operating room time for the spotlight of standup comedy - and is enjoying embracing all facets of herself.

Sarah Boston is a board-certified veterinary surgeon specializing in surgical oncology. She has spent much of her veterinary career in academic settings as she loves teaching but also in private practice hospitals. She also co-founded a veterinary satirical news website called The Cageliner and is a podcaster of the Comedicine podcast where she interviews other medical professionals who have entered into comedy in some way.

While Sarah is a comedian, this episode shares a lot of life challenges that are not kicks and giggles. Including when she really started to lean into her creative side by writing about her experiences diagnosing her own thyroid cancer and her journey through that. Her story is presented in her natural humorous way in a best-selling memoir called Lucky Dog: How Being a Veterinarian Saved My Life. We still discuss the importance of humor along with a lot of different topics I think you will appreciate, so let's get to the conversation with the highly talented Dr. Sarah Boston.

Episode on YouTube

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Can a career in equine medicine be sustainable?

Yep! And even fun. Dr. Fairfield Bain is a veterinarian, multi-boarded specialist in equine internal medicine and pathology, and has an MBA. He has been a teacher, entrepreneur, and industry veterinarian. He has worked at some of the most prestigious equine practices and veterinary universities. He graciously embraced a listener's question about "do large animal veterinarians have life outside of work?"

Dr. Bain's career and life story are fascinating and full of twists and turns as life can be unpredictable. He is now semi-retired doing consulting work.

Resources:

• Episode on YouTube
• Fairfield Bain on LinkedIn
• Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Time Stamps:
[00:00:00] - Introduction of Dr. Fairfield Bain and his extensive career in equine medicine.

[00:02:00] - Dr. Bain explains how he became interested in veterinary medicine as a child, even though he didn't grow up around horses.

[00:03:00] - Discussion of Dr. Bain's upbringing on a farm in Virginia and his parents' influence.

[00:06:00] - Dr. Bain talks about the value of experiencing farm life, especially for urban/suburban youth.

[00:07:00] - Details on Dr. Bain's path to veterinary school at Auburn University.

[00:11:00] - Dr. Bain describes key mentors and experiences that shaped his career path in equine medicine.

[00:15:00] - Discussion of Dr. Bain's time at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, KY.

[00:18:00] - Insights on working with horse owners and farm staff in Lexington.

[00:21:00] - Dr. Bain's career moves after Lexington, including time in Australia and at universities.

[00:27:00] - Advice for new graduates on embracing long hours and learning experiences early in their careers.

[00:34:00] - Dr. Bain's transition to working for Merck Animal Health.

[00:37:00] - Discussion of Dr. Bain's MBA and how it complemented his veterinary career.

[00:41:00] - Dr. Bain's return to clinical practice before semi-retirement.

[00:42:00] - Praise for the critical role of veterinary technicians/nurses.

[00:45:00] - What Dr. Bain is most proud of in his career, particularly his work in equine neonatology.

[00:46:00] - Dr. Bain reflects on what he's grateful for in his career and life.

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About Dr. Jennifer Welser, DVM, DACVO
Dr. Welser is a veterinary ophthalmologist, vice chair of the Veterinary Innovation Council, and president of Arista Advanced Pet Care, a venture bringing a shared ownership model to veterinary specialty and emergency practices. She has previously served as the Global Chief Medical Officer of Mars Veterinary Health. She has been an independent business owner and entrepreneur. She has served on several boards and advisory councils. She is a huge advocate of women's veterinary leadership as well as advancing the industry to serve people and pets.

Resources:
Episode on YouTube
Veterinary Innovation Council
Arista Advanced Pet Care
City Vet
Jennifer Welser on LinkedIn

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Question from Vet Life Reimagined podcast listener: Advice for building a resume/CV for internships and trying to get more experience in the field?

Resources:

• Episode on YouTube
• American Veterinary Medical Association has a vet school admission 101 list to help you get the best chance of getting into vet school.
• Website for the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges
• Fear Free Certification
• Episode with a veterinarian who created a thriving pet walking business before vet school.
• National Pre-Vet Club

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How does this phrase make you feel? "There's nothing else we can do."

Have you ever faced a moment where you felt that you had run out of options and were powerless to help someone or something? Our guest on Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Marlene Siegel, believes there are always options.

Dr. Siegel, a 1985 graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, was inspired to dive deeper into options in veterinary care following a life-threatening incident involving her daughter and a beloved family horse. This experience ignited her passion for learning and opened up a world of possibilities, not just for that horse but for countless pets in the future.

Today, Dr. Siegel is the proud owner of Pasco Veterinary Medical Center, where she blends traditional Western medicine with pioneering alternative approaches.

Resources:
Episode on YouTube
Dr. Siegel's veterinary hospital, Pasco.
Dr. Siegel's courses
Dr. Siegel's Free Ebook
Supplements and raw pet food by Dr. Siegel

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About our guest on Vet Life Reimagined:
Dr. Corey Blake is an Executive Leadership and Pleasure Coach, Veterinarian, former hospital owner, and founder of Sacred Leadership Institute. Dr. Corey Blake earned her DVM in 2002 from the Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine. She spent 10 years in referral and emergency practice as an associate DVM, head of Exotics Referral Service, and Director of Emergency Medicine. In 2012 she opened Oceanside Animal Hospital, a startup veterinary hospital focused 50% on small animal and 50% exotic companion animal medicine, in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Her passion for leadership and personal fulfillment led her to become an Executive Leadership and Pleasure Coach focused on helping mission-driven women professionals thrive personally and professionally.

Resources:
Episode on YouTube
About Dr. Blake's coaching services
Oceanside Animal Hospital in Massachusetts
Dr. Blake's free resources from Sacred Leadership Institute
Dr. Blake on LinkedIn
Dr. Blake on Instagram
Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedIn

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