Freewheelin' Veterinary Business Q&a Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Moriah McCauley reconnects with Dr. Kate Boatright for a candid look at how mentorship shapes veterinary careers—for better or worse. Kate opens up about her early years in practice, comparing a supportive first clinic to a second job that nearly broke her confidence.She shares how one life-saving emergency case helped her turn the corner, and how those experiences now fuel her mission to help others build better mentorship programs. Whether you're a new grad vet or someone who’s survived a rough start, this episode is packed with honest, practical wisdom on what makes mentorship work—and what happens when it doesn’t.Episode Outline[00:00] Starting Strong: What Great Mentorship Looked Like[04:26] Early Wins and Scheduling Challenges[08:07] When Culture Supports Growth[12:25] The Second Practice: Promises vs. Reality[18:04] The Review That Changed Everything[23:03] Finding Support Again[24:04] A Turning Point[28:33] Learning to Lead and Mentor[34:03] Turning Hard Lessons into Lectures