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11/04/2026

Not every lesson in veterinary medicine comes from someone you want to be like.

I’ll never forget the time a colleague completely tore me apart during rounds.

It wasn’t the fact that they questioned my clinical reasoning. That’s part of learning, and honestly, something we should WANT from our colleagues.

It was the way they made me feel... small, embarrassed, and like I wasn’t good enough.

While I wouldn’t wish that experience on anyone, it taught me a few things I carry into how I practice, mentor, and work with teams today:

Challenge the decision, not the person. You can question someone’s medicine without questioning their worth.

Get curious before you get critical. “Walk me through your thought process” will get you a lot further than “Why would you do that?”

Leave your ego at the door. The best clinicians aren’t the ones who know everything. They’re the ones who are willing to listen, learn, and admit when they don’t.

Make people feel safe to speak up. When our colleagues and technicians feel comfortable asking questions and sharing concerns, we ALL provide better patient care.

And one more thing: Take care of your people, but don’t forget you’re one of those people too.

This is especially important as we head into the busy holiday season... a little grace, encouragement, and support can go a long way!

I shared more about this experience and the lessons it taught me in November’s private Vets on the Rise podcast, The Kind of Teammate We All Deserve. Check your inbox and give it a listen.

Available exclusively to our subscribers. We’d love to have you join us! Link in bio to subscribe through any freebie.

What’s one lesson about mentorship or teamwork that has stuck with you throughout your career?

11/02/2026

One of the best things about veterinary medicine? There’s always something to learn from the people around us.

Great mentorship isn’t just about sharing what you know. It’s about being willing to listen, learn, and recognize the unique knowledge and experience every member of the veterinary team brings to the table.

And who better to learn from than an awesome vet tech?!

Our friend Mike, an LVT, is taking over our IG Stories this Wednesday!

💬 What questions do you have for him? Drop them below, and stay tuned for a behind-the-scenes look at life as an RVT, entrepreneur, educator, brand ambassador and more!

11/01/2026

Hey, future vets and new grads… 👀

You spent years learning the medicine, but are you ready for everything that comes with actually being the doctor?

7+ appointments before lunch.
A full surgery schedule.
A STAT patient walking through the door.
A client who can’t afford your recommended treatment.
A team waiting for you to make the next decision.

And somehow, you’re supposed to know exactly what to do?! 😅

We weren’t 100% ready either. So, after years of practicing medicine and mentoring new grads, we realized that so many of us were facing the same challenges.... and we created the course we wish we’d had!

New Vet Essentials is our self-paced course designed to help veterinary students and new grad vets bridge the gap between learning medicine and actually practicing it.

We’re talking appointments, surgeries, emergencies, client communication, teamwork, mentorship, and ALL those real-world moments that can make your first years feel overwhelming.

And because we’re heading into the holiday season, we have a little something extra for you!

NOVEMBER ONLY: Purchase our New Vet Essentials Course and get a FREE New Vet Jumpstart Guidebook of your choice (GP or ER).

Both guidebooks bring practical, case-based learning and discuss the top 20 cases you will see in general practice or on an emergency basis through the perspective of experienced veterinarians, so you can keep building your clinical reasoning and confidence.

Just head to our website to purchase the course, and we’ll follow up by email to arrange your free book! (link in bio)

This offer won’t be back until graduation season. ❤️

You don’t have to know everything on day one, but you can start building the skills and confidence to handle what’s coming.

Comment COURSE to get the info straight to your DMs!

10/28/2026

We think we can all agree that vet med comes with its fair share of challenges. Long days, tough cases, difficult conversations, and the pressure to make the right decisions for our patients.

The last thing we need is to feel like the people working alongside us are making those challenges even harder.

Here’s the thing: We can challenge each other without tearing each other down.

We can question clinical decisions without questioning someone’s worth as a veterinarian.

We can offer constructive feedback without embarrassing someone.

And we can hold each other to incredibly high standards while still leading with kindness.

We have experienced firsthand how much someone’s words can impact confidence, and it’s shaped the kind of colleague and mentor we strive to be.

Great mentorship isn’t about ego or proving how much you know. It’s about creating an environment where people feel safe to ask questions, learn, speak up, and grow.

And especially as we head into the holiday season, when so many of us are stretched thin, let’s remember to take care of the people around us (and ourselves, too). 🫶

🎧 In November’s private Vets on the Rise podcast, Ashley’s getting personal about an experience that changed her perspective on mentorship, ego, and teamwork in veterinary medicine.

If this resonates with you, we’d love for you to join us for this month’s conversation. Available exclusively to Vets on the Rise subscribers. Email drops next week!

10/26/2026

Some of the most valuable lessons we’ve learned in veterinary medicine came from incredible mentors. Others came from people who showed me exactly what kind of mentor we never wanted to be.

Let’s be real: vet med is hard enough without making each other feel small.

We need mentors who challenge us, question our clinical reasoning, and push us to become better doctors. There’s a big difference between helping someone grow and making them afraid to ask their next question.

Being a great mentor isn’t about knowing everything or being the smartest person in the room. It’s about creating an environment where people feel comfortable learning, asking questions, and even making mistakes.

Because at the end of the day, we can hold each other to high standards AND treat each other with kindness. ❤️

🎧 In November’s private Vets on the Rise podcast dropping soon, Ashley shared a personal experience from rounds that completely changed how she thinks about mentorship, ego, and teamwork in veterinary medicine.

Available exclusively to Vets on the Rise subscribers! Subscribe on our website through any freebie (Veterinariansontherise.com - link in bio).

💬 Let’s talk: What’s ONE thing a great mentor did that made a lasting impact on you? We would love to hear it!

📌 Save this for a reminder, and tag a colleague who exempifies this every day on the treatment floor.

10/22/2026

🎁 NEW VETS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!

Vet school taught you the medicine, but what about the actual mechanics of being a veterinarian?!

You know… running an exam room efficiently, juggling complicated sick visits, keeping a surgery day on track, and figuring out how to do ALL THE THINGS without losing your mind. 😅

That’s exactly why we created the New Vet Essentials Course AND our New Vet Jumpstart Guides! For the month of November, we’re putting them together for a pretty awesome deal!

🎉 BUY THE NEW VET ESSENTIALS COURSE, GET ONE NEW VET JUMPSTART GUIDE FREE!

Here’s why we love this combo:

💻 THE COURSE = HOW TO DO THE JOB

We’re talking real-world, practical tools to help you navigate everyday veterinary life with more confidence and efficiency:

- Running an exam room and managing your time

- Juggling complicated sick visits

- Keeping your surgery day organized and on track

- Real-life surgical walkthroughs

- Efficiency tips and practical strategies you can actually use in practice

📚 THE BOOK = HOW TO WORK THROUGH THE CASES

Choose your GP or ER New Vet Jumpstart Guide, featuring:

✨ 20 common, real-world cases broken down through case-based learning

✨ Practical clinical reasoning and approaches you can take into practice

✨ Bonus chapters packed with even more helpful guidance!

Together, they’re designed to help bridge that gap between knowing the medicine and feeling confident actually DOING the job.

🎄 NOVEMBER ONLY — JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

Here’s how to grab the deal:

1️⃣ Head to veterinariansontherise.com and purchase the New Vet Essentials Course.

2️⃣ You’ll get immediate access to the course so you can start learning right away!

3️⃣ We’ll email you to collect your shipping information and book choice (GP or ER).

4️⃣ Your FREE Jumpstart Guide will arrive within a few weeks!

Whether you’re a new grad, a vet student preparing for the real world, or shopping for the future veterinarian in your life, this is a gift that keeps on giving.

Offer available during November only!

🔗 veterinariansontherise.com

10/18/2026

Dear new grad vets: Some of your greatest mentors won’t have DVM after their names.

One of my best mentors as a new grad was a vet tech.

I’ll never forget freezing during a STAT. I knew the medicine, but in that moment, my hands wouldn’t move.

My vet tech didn’t judge me or push me aside. She physically guided me through what needed to be done.

Her experience became my confidence.

That moment taught me something I’ll carry forever: There is wisdom that only comes from years on the treatment floor, caring for patients, recognizing subtle changes, and navigating emergencies. No textbook can replace that.

There is no room for ego in veterinary medicine.

Your degree doesn’t make you the only expert in the room. Listen to your techs, learn from them, and respect their experience.

To the veterinary nurses who guide us, challenge us, advocate for our patients, and help shape the doctors we become… thank you!! 👏

Our patients don’t need our egos. They need our teamwork. Happy Vet Tech Week!

10/18/2026

Your next step doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s.

Maybe you want support in one area of practice.

Perhaps you’re looking for help with the bigger transition from student to veterinarian.

We’ve brought our books and course together on our website so you can explore what fits your needs right now.

Comment RISE and we’ll send you the link. 💛

10/16/2026

Turns out, what we THOUGHT made someone a great veterinarian 12 years ago looks a little different now. 👀

We used to think being a great vet meant having all the answers, never making mistakes, and being able to handle whatever walked through the door.

12 years later? We’ve learned a few things. 😅

The truth is, becoming a great veterinarian isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about being willing to keep learning, growing, and showing up.

🎙️ On this month’s second Vets on the Rise private podcast drop, we are getting candid about the cases that still intimidate us, the advice that’s stuck with us, and what we’d tell our new-grad selves.

✨ PLUS, have you seen our newly redesigned website?! We’ve given Vets on the Rise a fresh new look, and we’d love for you to check it out!

Head to the link in our bio to explore the new website and subscribers, listen to the latest podcast episode that dropped this morning.

💬 Your turn: What’s ONE thing you thought made someone a great vet when you graduated that you see differently now?

10/13/2026

We’re VERY good at remembering everything that went wrong each week.

The question we couldn’t answer. The catheter we couldn’t place. The lecture we didn’t understand. The consult that didn’t go to plan.

What about all the little things that went RIGHT? 🥹

Maybe you made it to every lecture, or you finally hit that vein! Maybe you survived a chaotic shift without getting a**l glands on you.

IT ALL COUNTS. 👏

So let’s hear it…
👇 What’s one tiny, silly, or seriously underrated win you’re celebrating this week?

No achievement is too small. We’re hyping you up regardless.

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