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Episode 098: Veterinary Medicine Is Not Lost with Dr. Kathryn Miller

In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation I had with Dr. Kathryn Miller, a rural mixed animal veterinarian in Kansas who believes wholeheartedly that veterinary medicine is not lost. Instead of accepting burnout and poor wellbeing as inevitable, Kathryn shares how coaching, culture, and mindset shifts can change the trajectory of an entire career. Kathryn opens up about her own turning point with burnout after becoming a mother. What once felt manageable quickly became overwhelming, and without support, she is clear she might have left the profession altogether. Through professional coaching, she experienced a powerful mindset shift that allowed her to see she did not have to choose between being a great veterinarian and a great mom. That realization changed everything. We explore the most common traps early career veterinarians fall into, from harsh inner critics and black and white thinking to identity loss after vet school. Kathryn shares how tools like the Enneagram and structured coaching conversations help young practitioners reframe mistakes, navigate team dynamics, and build resilience instead of self-doubt. She also offers practical guidance on evaluating job opportunities, identifying red and green flags in practice culture, and learning to feel safe asking questions in those critical first years. This conversation is both honest and hopeful. Yes, veterinary medicine is hard. Yes, burnout is real. But with the right tools, support, and mindset, it does not have to define your career. Kathryn reminds us that growth requires discomfort, culture requires tending, and coaching can be a powerful catalyst for long-term wellbeing and leadership. What’s Inside: —Kathryn’s personal burnout story and the mindset shift that kept her in veterinary medicine —Common early career traps including perfectionism, identity loss, and black and white thinking —How coaching and the Enneagram create self-awareness, compassion, and stronger team communication —Red and green flags to watch for when choosing a practice and building a sustainable career Mentioned in this Episode: —RKM Clinic Website: https://rockingkmvet.com/ —RKMM Website: https://rkm-management.com/ —Dr. Kathryn Miller on Instagram:   / drkathrynmiller   —Rocking KM Vet on Instagram:   / rockingkmvet   —Rocking KM Vet - Potwin on Instagram:   / rockingkmvetpotwin   —CanvasRebel Feature: https://canvasrebel.com/meet-kathryn-... —Vet Med Wellness and Leadership Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... —Full Circle Lab: https://fullcirclelab.com/ —Crystal Stokes on LinkedIn:   / crystalstokes