In this episode of the VetMed Mind, Dr. Jennifer Edwards and Rachel Teichberg discuss conscious leadership, mindset, and personal growth, empowering veterinary professionals to overcome challenges and create a life of purpose and success.

Jennifer is a mindset and leadership coach, speaker, and veterinarian who empowers people to cultivate conscious leadership and make empowered choices in their lives. With a background in psychology, experience as a successful CEO, and extensive training in self-development, she helps veterinary professionals overcome obstacles and achieve meaningful success through coaching, training, and workshops.

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The VetMed Mind is a podcast project about sharing inspirational stories, lessons, and successes from the fantastic people of the veterinary industry.

In this episode of the VetMed Mind, Amy Weaver, Shawn McVey, and Rachel Teichberg discuss their personal journey's through compassion fatigue and mission to bring more awareness to mental health in veterinary medicine.

Dr. Amy Weaver is a Senior Diagnostics Professional Services Veterinarian for Corporate and Specialty at Zoetis Diagnostics. Prior to working for Zoetis, she was in small animal general practice for ten years at clinics in rural Ohio and on the coast of Connecticut. She has deep passion for Compassion Fatigue education, getting cats to the vet, and fear-free medicine.

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Check out Zoetis: https://www.zoetis.com/

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The VetMed Mind is a podcast project about sharing inspirational stories, lessons, and successes from the fantastic people of the veterinary industry.

In this episode of the VetMed Mind, Dr. Erin Holder, Shawn McVey, & Rachel Teichberg discuss what it means to help veterinarians and caregivers overcome burnout and continue their vital work with resilience.

Dr. Holder opened an integrative veterinary practice and after eighteen years suffered profound compassion fatigue. She sold her practice and began reflecting on what went wrong and how to heal herself. After completing compassion fatigue training and meditation instruction training, she felt she could bring new ideas of hope to the veterinary community. The Veterinary Compassion Project is born out of love for this community. She has written many blogs, created veterinary meditations and will host a restorative retreat in Northern California in April of 2025 for those working in the animal care world.

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The VetMed Mind is a podcast project about sharing inspirational stories, lessons, and successes from the fantastic people of the veterinary industry.

In this episode of The VetMed Mind, Julia Behr, Shawn McVey, and Rachel Teichberg share their unforgettable adventures and explore Julia’s unstoppable spirit of positivity in the world of veterinary medicine.

Since joining Veterinary Growth Partners in 2015, Julia Behr has played a pivotal role in shaping and expanding the practice coach team. Passionate about fostering collaboration, she empowers veterinary hospitals to achieve their goals and overcome challenges. Julia finds deep fulfillment in helping others incorporate self-care, wellness, and positivity into their daily routines, ultimately improving retention and career satisfaction. Committed to inspiring and equipping veterinary professionals, she provides the tools and guidance they need to succeed in their roles and enhance the well-being of their teams.

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The VetMed Mind is a podcast project about sharing inspirational stories, lessons, and successes from the fantastic people of the veterinary industry.

In this episode of the VetMed Mind, Thomas Stevens, Shawn McVey, and Rachel Teichberg discuss their adventures together and Thomas's resilient journey in the veterinary industry.

Thomas Stevens is a free-thinking, driven, and goal-oriented professional who dedicates 110% of his time and passion to every project he undertakes. For Thomas, it's not just about what he does but, more importantly, why he does it. This sense of purpose fuels his unwavering commitment to his career and drives him to help others understand the passion behind his work. At Lap of Love, Thomas's mission is to collaborate closely with veterinarians to engage with the broader veterinary community. He builds meaningful relationships with veterinary practices, spreading awareness of Lap of Love's compassionate in-home veterinary hospice and end-of-life care services, ensuring they’re available to clients who need them most.

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Follow him on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tstevens1/

Learn more about Lap of Love - https://www.lapoflove.com/

The VetMed Mind is a podcast project about sharing inspirational stories, lessons, and successes from the fantastic people of the veterinary industry.

In this episode of the VetMed Mind, Daniella Morgan-Pascualvaca, Ben Seidman, and Shawn McVey discuss their adventures with Mella Pet Care and their time on the hit TV show Shark Tank!

Daniella Morgan-Pascualvaca, Chief of Staff at Mella Pet Care, has been instrumental in managing partnerships, communications, and customer relations for the past four years. She’s pursuing an MBA at the University of Chicago and has even appeared on Shark Tank. Alongside her, Ben Seidman, known for his resourcefulness and collaborative spirit, leads sales, marketing, operations, and strategy. His dog, Biggie, inspired Mella's second product, showcasing his passion for creating meaningful, impactful solutions. Together, they help drive Mella's mission forward.

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The VetMed Mind is a podcast project about sharing inspirational stories, lessons, and successes from the fantastic people of the veterinary industry.

In this episode of the VetMed Mind, Dr. Shandell Maxwell, Rachel Teichberg, and Shawn McVey discuss their adventures together and Jill's unbridled force of positive nature in veterinary medicine.

Dr. Maxwell is the Chief Executive Officer of Byrd & Maxwell Coaching Institute, where she coaches veterinary professionals on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and management practices. Through Byrd & Maxwell, she coaches veterinary professionals on best practices in veterinary management and ways to incorporate diversity equity, and inclusion strategies. Most importantly , she educates on business and social constructs and challenges her clients to try new approaches to business that supports wellness and inclusion. The goal of Byrd and Maxwell is to prepare people for greatness, and Dr. Maxwell see this as her calling and purpose.

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Visit her website - https://linktr.ee/byrdmaxwell

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The VetMed Mind is a podcast project about sharing inspirational stories, lessons, and successes from the fantastic people of the veterinary industry.

In this episode of the VetMed Mind, Rachel Teichberg and Meghan Bingham discuss her journey in helping improve processes for the people who help pets and set up their practices for success.

Meghan began her career in veterinary medicine over twenty-five years ago, progressing from Kennel to Technician, Receptionist, and finally Practice Manager, growing a practice from one vet to 12 doctors. She then became a Senior Operations Manager, aiding 25 Emergency, Urgent, and General Practices. Now with Granite Peak Associates, Meghan improves processes for veterinary practices. She holds a BA in Communications, a Certified Veterinary Practice Management Certification, and serves as Vice President of the Houston Veterinary Practice Managers Alliance.

To learn more about Meghann Bingham's passions in life and work:

Learn more about Granite Peak Associates: https://www.granitepeakcpa.com/

Follow her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-s-bingham-ba-35697a12a/

The VetMed Mind is a podcast project about sharing inspirational stories, lessons, and successes from the fantastic people of the veterinary industry.