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🩺 Vet turned part-time SAHM
👧👧 NICU mama x2 | 🐶🐶🐱🐱
💬 Show & tell: life these days + vet med
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24/10/2025

I’m a 38-year-old veterinarian turned stay-at-home mom…
and I thought stepping back meant losing myself.

But what I’ve realized is that I’m not losing me, I’m just rediscovering a new version of myself.

Have you ever gone through a season where you had to rediscover who you were outside of your career?

21/10/2025

I used to think I could do it all…show up 100% for my family and my career without missing a beat.

And when I couldn’t, I felt like I was failing at both.

And if u were to pause, it meant losing part of myself.

But motherhood taught me something gentler…that you don’t have to do it all, all the time.

Sometimes you step back, not because you’ve lost your drive, but because you’re finding a new rhythm.

Pausing doesn’t mean you’ve fallen behind.

It’s where you catch your breath, where clarity starts to grow.
You don’t have to choose between being present at home and pursuing your passion.

You can hold both: imperfectly, honestly, beautifully.

Here’s to anyone in that in-between space who is learning that doing it all isn’t the goal. Being whole is. 🫶🏻

Have you felt the same way or put family life on hold for career? I would love to hear from you. 🤍

18/10/2025

real talk: motherhood certainly isn’t glamorous like Lily in Gossip Girl, but man do I love these p**p machines.

anyone else have a morning start like this? cheers ☕️

17/10/2025

Vet med is changing fast…and so are the tactics to bring in talent. Some are great, some… not so much.

Here’s your reminder:

✨ Go with your gut.
🩺 Visit in person.
👀 Talk to the team, both during and after your interview.

The shiniest contract doesn’t always mean the best fit. 🤍

12/10/2025

Fall feels. 🍂 🎃 What is something you are glad your parents taught you about?? ⤵️⤵️

10/10/2025

I always thought I’d become a large animal vet, but as I got closer, I realized how demanding it really is between the the middle-of-the-night calls, the physical strain, and the emotional toll of tough cases.

I loved it… but I knew it wasn’t for me. What worries me now is how many others feel the same.

Only 2% of practicing vets work mostly with livestock, and fewer than 1 in 10 new grads choose rural practice.

At the same time, the average farmer is 57, and younger generations aren’t stepping in as much.

The people and the care that keep our food system alive are aging out.

This isn’t a guilt post. It’s a gratitude post, and maybe a small nudge.

If you’ve ever been curious about farm life or large animal medicine, explore it. It’s tough, but it’s real and deeply rewarding work. If you are in it, stay creative and open to finding ways to make it a sustainable career.

Do you currently work with large animals or did you leave? Why?

06/10/2025

An influencer recently called out emergency veterinary care for being “too expensive.”

But what if the issue isn’t cost…it’s visibility?

When I worked as an ER veterinarian and Medical Director in an open-concept ER, clients could see the care, effort, and skill that went into every procedure or treatment for their pet.

Complaints dropped, empathy increased, and the value was clear.

Even as a parent, I’ve felt this…being by my daughter’s side during tests and hospital stays made all the difference.

Whether or not your hospital is open-concept, there are ways to build transparency in vet med: narrate, invite, show, explain.

Transparency turns “sticker shock” into understanding and connection.

⤵️ Let’s talk about it. How do you show clients the value of what you do?

28/09/2025

You’ve got what it takes. Start now. 🙌 I became a Medical Director by 35, and not by accident, but by design.

I said yes to leadership roles early (even the small ones), moved my entire family for the right opportunity, and used every spare moment to grow, both emotionally and professionally.

Here are 6 things that helped me rise into leadership without a roadmap.

Whether you’re in healthcare or not, these tips apply.

→ Which one resonates with your journey?

14/09/2025

I recently tried relief vet work for the first time, and it was a great experience. 🥰

If you’re feeling burnt out, wanting more shifts, or just craving something different, consider giving relief work a shot. You might love it more than you expect.

While I won’t be picking up shifts for a while due to being primary care for my youngest, I am glad I tried it. It’s good to know this is an easy option when or if future plans change. 🤍🥰

08/09/2025

Reflecting back on these hard truths, these were the lessons I learned that will help you transition into working parent life:

1️⃣ Make moments count – Put the phone down and be present with your kids.

2️⃣ Set work boundaries – Emails and calls can wait; family time is sacred.

3️⃣ Plan ahead for care – Daycare waitlists are long (get on them when you find out your pregnant!); have backup plans for sick days.

4️⃣ Prioritize your partner – Date nights matter, even at home.

5️⃣ Fill your own cup – Your wellbeing isn’t selfish, it’s survival.

For now, stay-at-home parent life has won out, but work will always be there, and part of this journey is learning to adapt based on your circumstances. 💛

29/08/2025

Time has flown by, but my heart still feels the same as it did on 8.29.15 🤍 Looking back on that beautiful day fills me with so much joy, and I love that people still talk about how fun the wedding was for them too. 🥂

Thank you to my husband…my greatest blessing, my best friend, and my forever love. Life with you is what I always dreamed of, and I’m endlessly grateful that I get to walk through it by your side. 🤍 Cheers.

20/08/2025

🎂 Spot the Lie! 37 truths + 1 lie in honor of my 38th birthday today. Comment the number you think is the lie. 🙃✨

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