This episode is Part 2 of our conversation with CNN Hero of the Year, Dr. Kwane Stewart—better known as “The Street Vet.” In this continuation, Dr. Stewart and Dr. Kate Elden go deeper into the pressures, decisions, and realities facing veterinary professionals today, and explore how returning to the core purpose of the profession can change everything.

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What if a $3 flea treatment could change two lives? In this episode of The Veterinary Leader Podcast, Dr. Kate Elden sits down with Dr. Kwane Stewart—founder of Project Street Vet, CNN Hero of the Year, and Netflix’s veterinarian—to talk about service, access to care, and why leadership in veterinary medicine often comes down to simple, human acts of kindness.

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In this episode, Dr. Kate Elden sits down with fellow Companion veterinarian and Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Dr. Brittany Boitnott of Center Veterinary Clinic in San Diego, to talk about what it really looks like to step from vet school into practice and suddenly find yourself leading a team.

Dr. Brittany shares candidly about the “training wheels off” moment of realizing she was the doctor, how strong mentorship and weekly check-ins supported her mental health, and why communication and people skills are just as critical as medicine.

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Every team has conflict—it’s what you do with it that matters. In this episode, Dr. Kate Elden sits down with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, and Founder and CEO of Reviving Veterinary Medicine, to talk about how veterinary leaders can handle conflict without burning out or breaking trust. From asking better questions to assuming generous intent, Dr. Holowaychuk shares practical ways to lead through tension, build bridges between hospital teams and support teams, and keep your culture healthy even when things get hard. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss a new episode.

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• Learn more and buy Dr. Marie's new book, A Compassionate Calling

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Veterinary care isn’t just medicine—it’s people, communication, and leadership. In this episode, Dr. Kate Elden sits down with veterinarian, communicator, and educator Dr. Sarah Wooten to talk about rebuilding client trust, ending negative client talk on our teams, and driving meaningful change at the hospital level. From translating your “wish list” into business language (hello, metrics vs. KPIs) to simple scripts that lower the temperature in tough appointments, Dr. Wooten offers a practical playbook for leaders who want healthier teams, happier clients, and better medicine.

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Vets Against Insanity: https://www.vetsagainstinsanity.com/

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Does it ever feel like you have to do it all as a leader? In this episode, Dr. Kate continues her conversation with Dr. Andy Roark, international speaker, author, and founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference, to talk about delegation, managing competing priorities, and how to avoid burnout while keeping your team strong. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss a new episode.

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Do you ever feel like leadership pulls you in too many directions at once? In this episode, Dr. Kate Elden is joined by Dr. Andy Roark, international speaker, author, and founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference, to talk about defining success for yourself, finding happiness in daily practice, and building strong relationships that make leadership meaningful. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss a new episode.

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• Uncharted Veterinary Conference
• DrAndyRoark.com

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Looking for a rewarding career in the veterinary field? Companion Pet Partners is searching for passionate veterinary leaders to join our team.

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In this first episode, host Dr. Kate Elden shares her journey into veterinary medicine and the experiences that inspired The Veterinary Leader Podcast. From discovering the healing power of the human–animal bond to redefining what it means to lead, Dr. Kate invites you into a season of real conversations about purpose, growth, and the future of veterinary medicine—presented by Companion Pet Partners.

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Looking for a rewarding career in the veterinary field? Companion Pet Partners is searching for passionate veterinary leaders to join our team.

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