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What if the future of veterinary medicine isn't choosing between in-person care and telemedicine — but learning how they work together?

In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Dr. Megan Sprinkle sits down with Dr. Kate Elden, Chief Medical Officer at Dutch, to explore how veterinary telemedicine is expanding access to care for pets and creating new possibilities for veterinarians.

Kate shares her remarkable career journey from equine medicine in Malibu to canine rehabilitation, practice ownership during COVID, and ultimately helping build one of the largest veterinary telemedicine platforms in the country.

Whether you're curious about telemedicine, passionate about improving access to care, or simply wondering what the future of veterinary medicine might look like, this conversation offers an optimistic and thoughtful perspective on where our profession is headed.

Resources:

• Video version on YouTube
• Podcast episode guide on Substack
• Dutch Veterinary Telemedicine
• PetSmart Charities Access to Care research
• Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)

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Addressing the core challenges in veterinary medicine facing practitioners today. This reflection from a veterinarian and economist, Dr. James Lloyd's keynote session from ACVIM 2026, to spark actionable strategies for professional growth.

This highlight from the ACVIM Internal Medicine Forum shows data on the systemic hurdles currently impacting the field. By examining the current landscape, podcast host Dr. Megan Sprinkle outlines how to navigate these veterinary medicine challenges with a focus on sustainable solutions and improved clinical outcomes.

This talk moves beyond standard practice updates. It provides a framework for analyzing acceptance in the industry and practical approaches to the daily veterinary medicine challenges practitioners encounter. You will gain perspective on how to maintain professional empowerment while managing the complexities of modern veterinary care.

Subscribe. Share your thoughts on the veterinary medicine challenges and potential solutions.

Resources:

• Video version of episode on YouTube
• Connect with Dr. Sprinkle on LinkedIn

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Veterinary innovation, startups, and the future of pet health — Dr. Natalie Marks joins Vet Life Reimagined live at AVMA Podcast Day, July 12 in Anaheim. Here's your preview before we take the stage.

Dr. Natalie Marks has spent over twenty years building one of the most diverse careers in veterinary medicine — associate veterinarian, medical director, co-owner of the largest small animal practice in Chicago, mentor, entrepreneur, and angel investor. Today, she serves as CEO of VANE, the Veterinary Angel Network of Entrepreneurs, connecting veterinary professionals with the startups and innovation shaping the profession's future.

Resources

• Video episode on YouTube
• Free Podcast club episode guide on Substack
• Veterinary Angel Network for Entrepreneurs (VANE)
• AVMA Convention in Anaheim - Inaugural Podcast Day

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More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website.
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