The Bend Podcast With Dr. Kate Boatwright

In this episode of The Bend, I get to chat with someone I truly admire—Dr. Kate Boatwright! Kate is a vet, writer, speaker, and all-around advocate for mentorship and realistic veterinary care (aka spectrum of care). She’s also one of the kindest, most thoughtful voices in our profession.

We talk about her journey—from dreaming of oceanography as a kid to becoming a vet, hitting burnout, and finding her groove in mentoring others. She shares the ups, the downs, and some very relatable “been there” moments (like mistaking an anal gland abscess for a tumor—hey, we’ve all had those!).

We also dive into how important it is to support new grads, the power of honest conversations with clients, and why it's okay to try, stumble, and keep going. Oh—and she’s a Disney race runner too, so we had a little fun with that!

If you’ve ever questioned your path, needed a little encouragement, or just wanted to feel less alone in this crazy world of vet med—this one’s for you.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/a3sIWF7VtpY

 

Guest Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateboatrightvmd/

https://writetheboat.com/

 

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