Reviving Vet Med
Step into a space where your wellbeing matters as much as your career. Hosted by Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, the Reviving Vet Med Podcast delivers practical, evidence-based strategies to help veterinary professionals navigate stress, prevent burnout, and build sustainable, fulfilling careers.
Each episode features actionable tips, inspiring stories, and expert insights on topics ranging from emotional intelligence, career transitions, and team dynamics to compassion, financial wellbeing, and mental health in the veterinary field.
Whether you’re an early-career veterinarian, a seasoned specialist, or another valued member of the veterinary team, you’ll gain tools and perspectives that empower you to thrive, both professionally and personally.
Join a global community of veterinary professionals committed to balance, resilience, and lasting wellbeing. Subscribe now to start your journey toward a healthier, more sustainable veterinary career.
Episodes
85 episodes
Humble Leadership and Psychological Safety in Veterinary Teams | Episode 85 | Reviving Vet Med
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.
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Episode 85
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48:17
Mentorship, Team Empowerment, and Wellbeing in Veterinary Practice | Episode 84 | Reviving Vet Med
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 developm...
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Episode 84
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45:25
Finding Balance Through Veterinary Wellness Retreats | Episode 83 | Reviving Vet Med
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 ...
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Episode 83
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47:21
Emotional Intelligence in Early-Career Veterinarians | Episode 82 | Reviving Vet Med
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 ...
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Episode 82
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45:16
Holistic Healing and Wellbeing in Vet Med | Episode 81 | Reviving Vet Med
Veterinary medicine can be deeply rewarding, but it can also take a toll physically, mentally, and emotionally. Part of the solution may be expanding our idea of care to include ourselves as well as our patients.In this episode, we talk ...
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Episode 81
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40:48
Bonus Episode: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian | Episode 80 | Reviving Vet Med
In this special bonus episode, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk shares her recent conversation with Dr. Andy Roark from the Cone of Shame podcast, diving into the heart of her new book, A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinaria...
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Episode 80
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33:25
Cultivating Compassion in Veterinary Medicine | Episode 79 | Reviving Vet Med
Compassion is at the heart of veterinary medicine, but sustaining it can be tough in the face of long hours, high expectations, and emotionally intense work. While many of us focus on compassion for patients and clients, the missing piece is of...
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Episode 79
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48:44
Career Transitions and Life Balance in Vet Med | Episode 78 | Reviving Vet Med
For many veterinary professionals, there comes a moment when the path ahead feels uncertain. Burnout, loss of purpose, or a yearning for change can leave you wondering: Is this still the right fit for me? And if not, what’s next?
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Episode 78
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44:20
AI and Wellbeing in Veterinary Medicine | Episode 77 | Reviving Vet Med
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming veterinary medicine, from enhancing diagnostics to streamlining workflows. But what does this mean for the wellbeing of veterinary professionals?In this insightful episode, we chat with Dr....
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Episode 77
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37:46
Financial Wellbeing for Veterinary Technicians | Episode 76 | Reviving Vet Med
Veterinary technicians and technologists are the backbone of every practice, yet many face financial challenges that can feel overwhelming—especially when living paycheck to paycheck. During National Vet Tech Week and RVT Appreciation Month, we...
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Episode 76
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42:29
Understanding Personality to Strengthen Veterinary Teams | Episode 75 | Reviving Vet Med
Veterinary workplaces are fast-paced, emotionally charged, and often stressful—which can lead to misunderstandings, miscommunication, and burnout. But what if there was a way to better understand ourselves and each other, so we could reduce ten...
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Episode 75
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35:31
Changing the Conversation About Suicide in Veterinary Medicine | Episode 74 | Reviving Vet Med
Conversations about suicide can be uncomfortable—but they’re essential. In this thoughtful and deeply informative episode, we speak with Dr. Jen Brandt, Director of Member Wellbeing Initiatives at the American Veterinary Medical Association, to...
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Episode 74
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45:24
The Power of Critical Incident Debriefing in Vet Med | Episode 73 | Reviving Vet Med
Veterinary teams are no strangers to trauma—emergency cases, euthanasia, client distress, and internal conflict can all leave an emotional mark. Yet, so often, we rush past these moments without stopping to process them. What if we didn’t have ...
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Episode 73
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37:30
Embracing Conflict: Courageous Conversations in Veterinary Practice | Episode 72 | Reviving Vet Med
Conflict is a part of every workplace—but in veterinary medicine, it’s often something we avoid at all costs. In this episode of Reviving Vet Med, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk explores why conflict avoidance is so common among veterinary teams and how...
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Episode 72
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15:20
Rethinking Veterinary Identity | Episode 71 | Reviving Vet Med
Veterinary medicine isn’t just a career—it’s often a core part of who we are. But what happens when the role of “veterinarian” starts to overshadow the rest of our identity? How do we stay connected to ourselves when the profession feels all-co...
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BONUS Meditation: Releasing the Weight | Episode 70 | Reviving Vet Med
In this calming bonus episode, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk invites you to pause and gently lay down some of the emotional weight you may be carrying—grief, stress, responsibility, or expectations. Whether you're a veterinary professional navigating a...
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Episode 70
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11:18
Grief and Healing in Veterinary Medicine | Episode 69 | Reviving Vet Med
Grief is a constant presence in veterinary medicine—quiet, cumulative, and often ignored. From euthanasia and patient loss to a co-worker resigning or a colleague moving away, grief takes many forms in the lives of veterinary professionals. But...
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Episode 69
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34:43
Supporting Neurodivergent Veterinary Professionals | Episode 68 | Reviving Vet Med
Neurodiversity remains a largely misunderstood and under-discussed topic in veterinary medicine, despite the profound ways it shapes how professionals experience and engage with their work. In this episode, we speak with Helen Allwood — small a...
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Episode 68
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31:33
Why Allyship Matters in Veterinary Medicine | Episode 67 | Reviving Vet Med
Allyship isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a necessary practice for creating safe, inclusive, and affirming environments in veterinary medicine. In this episode, we explore what it means to be a true ally to LGBTQIA+ veterinary professionals, especi...
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Episode 67
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18:53
Perinatal Mental Health in Vet Med | Episode 66 | Reviving Vet Med
Perinatal mental health is still a taboo topic in many medical professions — including veterinary medicine — despite the very real impact it has on professionals during pregnancy and postpartum. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Emily Singler ...
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Episode 66
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37:35
Menopause, Trauma & Holistic Healing in Vet Med | Episode 65 | Reviving Vet Med
In a profession where high stress and long hours often drown out the signals from our bodies, tuning into those quiet whispers can be a radical act of self-preservation. In this episode, we sit down with Simmi Latulippe—functional medicine cons...
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Episode 65
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32:33
Belonging at Work: How DEI Strengthens Veterinary Teams | Episode 64 | Reviving Vet Med
Creating a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s essential for effective teamwork and sustainable wellbeing. In this episode, Avery Alston, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at...
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Episode 64
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32:53
How AI-Powered Documentation is Improving Veterinary Wellbeing | Episode 63 | Reviving Vet Med
Veterinary medical record documentation is a major source of stress — often piling up after hours and impacting both care quality and veterinarian wellbeing. In this episode, Dr. Katie Gallagher, general practice vet and co-founder of Scribenot...
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Episode 63
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33:37
The Role of Social Work in Veterinary Medicine | Episode 62 | Reviving Vet Med
Veterinary professionals often face intense emotional challenges — from navigating difficult euthanasia conversations to managing compassion fatigue and moral distress. But did you know that social workers are increasingly becoming essential al...
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Episode 62
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28:28
Embracing Neurodiversity in Vet Med | Episode 61 | Reviving Vet Med
Neurodivergence in veterinary medicine is more common than you might think — and it brings both incredible strengths and unique challenges. In this episode, we explore what neurodiversity really means, breaking down conditions like autism, ADHD...
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Episode 61
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