What happens when veterinarians stop trying to do everything alone? Evolved Vets Podcast, Dr. Jamie Perkins, Chief Veterinary Officer of DVM Moms, sit down with Dr. Bethany Weinheimer and Dr. Anna Foster to explore veterinary leadership, community support, working motherhood in vet med, and how connection is reshaping the profession.
This powerful conversation dives into the origin and growth of DVM Moms, one of the largest and most engaged veterinary communities in the world. Jamie shares her unconventional career path, from clinical practice and academia to education innovation, conference leadership, and community building, while navigating life as a single mom in veterinary medicine.
Together, they unpack why community matters, how confidence and values-based decision making create sustainable careers, and why veterinarians, especially women and moms, deserve systems that support the whole human behind the degree.
In This Episode You Will Learn
✅ How DVM Moms grew into one of the largest veterinary communities
✅ Why community support is critical for veterinarians and working moms
✅ How veterinary leadership can look outside of traditional practice roles
✅ Why confidence and asking for support changes career outcomes
✅ How neurodiversity is showing up more openly in vet med
✅ The role of authenticity and values in career decisions
✅ Why mentorship and connection reduce burnout
✅ How small acts of engagement build stronger communities
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Key Timestamps
(00:00) DVM Moms, Veterinary Leadership, and Community
(01:50) Jamie’s journey through vet school, motherhood, and academia
(06:04) Education innovation, gamification, and new learning models
(12:34) Trends veterinarians ask for help with inside DVM Moms
(16:20) Mental health, neurodiversity, and community conversations
(20:41) Growth, engagement, and structure of the DVM Moms community
(25:25) Real-life examples of community support in action
(30:12) How engagement impacts visibility and connection
(35:35) Career pathways and leadership beyond clinical practice
(40:11) Values, motherhood, and decision making
(44:47) Advice for aspiring female veterinary leaders
Key Takeaways
💎 Community support changes how veterinarians survive and thrive
💎 Veterinary leadership does not follow a single path
💎 Confidence grows through competence, values, and experience
💎 Asking for help is a leadership skill, not a weakness
💎 Neurodiversity deserves understanding and support in vet med
💎 Engagement builds visibility, trust, and connection
💎 Alignment with values leads to sustainable careers
💎 No veterinarian should feel alone in their journey
Guest & Host Bio
Jamie Perkins, DVM, PhD is the Chief Veterinary Officer of DVM Moms, one of the largest veterinary communities globally. She has held roles in private practice, academia, education leadership, and industry consulting, with a focus on innovation, mentorship, and community-driven support for veterinarians and working moms.
Dr. Bethany Weinheimer
Veterinary leader, coach, and host of The Evolved Vets Podcast, specializing in veterinary burnout recovery, leadership development, and values based life coaching through the Evolved Vets community.
📸 Instagram: @drbeththevet
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bethany-weinheimer-a9047558
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbeththevet
Dr. Anna Foster is co-host of The Evolved Vets Podcast and supports veterinarians through decision making, emotional regulation, and community-centered transformation.
Resources Mentioned
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Let’s evolve together! 💙
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