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Ready Vet GoBring Back the Fun: Leadership, Grit & Real-World Mentorship | Ready Vet GoAre we training vets to lead—or to chase grades? How do we build grit without burning out?Host Dr. Dani Rabwin sits down with Dr. Peter Weinstein for an energizing deep dive into leadership, resilience, and bringing the fun back to vet med—without skipping the hard stuff. Perfect for new grads, students, and anyone building healthy, high-trust hospital cultures.In this episode, you’ll learn:The origin story of a “leadership guru”: lifelong follower → practice owner → MBA → mentorWhy fear kills growth—and practical ways to reframe risk while staying safe/ethic...
2025-12-2752 min
Ready Vet GoReadyVetGo S1E19: Vet Student Networking, Mentorship & Distributive Clinical Rotations with Noah Gershoni | Ready Vet GoIn this inspiring and practical episode of ReadyVetGo, Dr. Dani Rabwin sits down with Noah Gershoni (he/him), a final-year veterinary student at the University of Arizona, to talk mentorship, networking with authenticity, and how to get the most out of clinical rotations—especially in a distributive model program.Noah shares his non-traditional path to vet school (community college prereqs, years working in ER), how meaningful connections opened doors like Venom Week, and why collaboration beats competition in veterinary medicine. They also dig into the realities of rotating through different clinics and states, the hidden ch...
2025-12-2035 min
Ready Vet GoRVT Retention & Mentorship That Works (Alt-Route Paths + VTS Tracks) | Ready Vet GoHow do we keep great technicians in vet med—and build mentorship that actually lasts? What can veterinarians learn from RVTs about communication, culture, and training?Host Dr. Dani Rabwin sits down with Phil Snow, RVT—military veteran turned RVT, educator, and co-founder of an alternate-route vet tech school—for a candid conversation about career pathways, mentorship, VTS specialization, the mid-level debate, and avoiding (and owning) mistakes.In this episode, you’ll learn:Military → medicine: leadership lessons and entering vet med via the kennelTech → teacher → school founder: building an alternate-route RVT program in...
2025-12-1347 min
Ready Vet GoNew-Grad ER Survival Kit: Mentorship, Scripts, and Open-ER Trust | Ready Vet GoHow do you build real confidence when your first job is solo ER overnights? Can open, transparent care and shared decision-making transform client trust?Host Dr. Dani Rabwin is joined by Dr. Morgan Stoddard, DVM (UIUC ’20) for a fast, practical deep dive into ER mentorship, communication that lowers stress, and leadership that leads with love.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why structured ER mentorship matters—especially on solo overnightsClient language that lowers the load: “I’m the recommender; you’re the decider”Trust-builders you can use immediately (narrate-the-exam, in-room X-rays/laptop, let clients li...
2025-12-061h 00
Vet Tech Nerd PartyReady Vet Go Vet Tech Mentorship Stories Vet Tech Nerd Party CollabWhat happens when Vet Tech Nerd Party teams up with Ready Vet Go?Join hosts & RVTs Mallory Dickinson, Julia Hamilton, and Jenn Graney for a Season 2 kickoff collab that dives deep into mentorship, burnout, and the unique partnership between veterinarians and RVTs.With Ready Vet Go’s founder Dr. Dani Rabwin, DVM, this episode blends humor, honesty, and expert insights on how mentorship can transform veterinary medicine.Whether you’re a vet tech, student, or seasoned vet, this collab brings laughs, truths, and encouragement to everyone in the...
2025-11-071h 02
Ready Vet GoAre We Choosing the Wrong Vets? Dr. G Exposes Vet School Admissions, Burnout & EQ GapsThis one’s a game-changer. In Part 2 of his Ready Vet Go interview, Dr. Gersh Alaluf (Dr. G) takes a hard look at who we’re accepting into veterinary school — and what that means for the future of our profession.🔥 Are we selecting for IQ over EQ? 🔥 Are perfectionists more prone to burnout in vet med? 🔥 Are schools doing enough to prepare students emotionally for real-world practice?Joined by host Dr. Dani Rabwin, Dr. G unpacks how admissions criteria, mentorship gaps, and emotional blind spots are fueling stress, imposter syndrome, and attrition among new grads. He s...
2025-09-1941 min
Ready Vet GoFrom Burnout to Breakthrough: Dr. G’s Raw Truth on Mentorship, Ownership & Emotional IntelligenceThis is the Ready Vet Go episode you didn’t know you needed.Veterinarian, entrepreneur, mentor, and doctoral candidate Dr. Gersh Alaluf (Dr. G) joins Dr. Dani Rabwin to unpack the raw, unfiltered truth behind veterinary mentorship, leadership, ownership, and emotional intelligence.💥 What happens when the corporate machine makes you question your entire identity? 💥 How do you go from kennel kid to practice owner — and still feel like you don’t belong? 💥 Why is emotional intelligence the most overlooked skill in veterinary education today? 💥 What does real mentorship look like — and why are...
2025-09-1932 min
Ready Vet GoSurviving Vet School’s Harsh Reality: How Mentorship Saved My CareerVeterinary school graduate Dr. Alex Elizas shares a powerful and candid journey from feeling unprepared, overwhelmed, and nearly quitting veterinary medicine to discovering strength, resilience, and career-saving mentorship.Facing difficult mentors, surgical nightmares, and professional isolation, Alex reveals how joining Ready Vet Go transformed her confidence, practice, and future.This honest discussion is a must-watch for vet students, early-career veterinarians, and anyone navigating mentorship challenges in veterinary medicine. Dr. Alex Elizas opens up about the harsh realities faced by new vets, the critical role of mentorship, and how Ready Vet Go saved her...
2025-09-1941 min
Ready Vet GoFrom Rejection to Relief: Dr. G’s Real Talk on Vet Life, Mentorship & MistakesIn this powerful and refreshingly honest episode of Ready Vet Go, Dr. Dani sits down with Dr. Greg Gstrein—relief veterinarian, business owner, and all-around empathetic powerhouse.💥 Rejected from vet school multiple times💥 Learned the hard way how to trust his gut and survive critical mistakes💥 Built his own relief business from scratch💥 Mentors teams with compassion, leadership, and some serious X-ray teaching skillsDr. G doesn’t just talk vet med—he lives it. From his beginnings as a zookeeper to navigating imposter syndrome, tax strategy, and client heartbr...
2025-09-1957 min
Ready Vet GoEmergency Vet. New Mom. Mentor. How Dr. Tasha Found Her Path (and Power) in Vet MedWelcome to Ready Vet Go, the podcast where we elevate veterinary mentorship one real conversation at a time.In this powerful episode, Dr. Dani sits down with Dr. Tasha—emergency veterinarian, mentor, and mother—to talk about what it really takes to survive and thrive in veterinary medicine.💥 From vomiting into a trash bag during her internship while pregnant... 💥 To discovering her passion for organized chaos in emergency vet med... 💥 To owning her mistakes, surviving imposter syndrome, and mentoring the next generation... Dr. Tasha gets real about what it means to be a...
2025-09-191h 08
Ready Vet Go🎧 Inside the Life of an RVT: Mentorship, Medicine & Real Talk | Ready Vet Go PodcastWhat really keeps vet techs in the field for 20 years? What does true mentorship look like behind the scenes in vet med? And why are RVTs the unsung heroes of every successful veterinary practice?In this powerful episode of Ready Vet Go, Dr. Danny Rabwin sits down with Mallory, a seasoned Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), educator, and shelter volunteer, for a deeply honest conversation about the highs, lows, laughs, and lessons from two decades in veterinary medicine.🎙️ Topics we cover:How to find your forever clinic (and why culture matters)The RVT’s role...
2025-09-1940 min
Ready Vet GoVet Student Flips the Script: Dr. Dani in the Hot Seat on Mentorship, Mistakes & Mental HealthThis episode of Ready Vet Go hits different. 🎙️Veterinary student Garth turns the tables and puts podcast host Dr. Dani Rabwin in the hot seat to tackle some of the realest questions about veterinary mentorship, early-career stress, and what it actually means to be ready after vet school.🔥 What does true mentorship look like—and how do you find it before you graduate? 🔥 What happens when mentorship is promised but never delivered? 🔥 How does Ready Vet Go actually support new grads, and why does it matter now more than ever? 🔥 Why are so m...
2025-09-1939 min
Ready Vet GoReady Vet Go | Mentoring the Mentor with Dr. Mike Buffum | Veterinary Practice Leadership & CultureStep into the heart of Ready Vet Go as host Dr. Dani Rabwin honors the mentor who shaped his career, Dr. Mike “Buff” Buffum—veterinarian, Air Force officer, coal-miner-turned-animal-nutritionalist-turned-practice-owner, and tireless advocate for client-focused care.In this emotionally rich episode, discover:Mentor & Mentee Bond: How a chance meeting led to decades of shared wisdom—cowboy medicine, emergency shifts, and beyond.Unconventional Journeys: Dr. Buff’s $10-bet GED-to-veterinary-degree story proves that opportunity favors the bold.Building Culture: The secret behind a practice where associates thrive, clients feel heard, and teammates cover each...
2025-09-1959 min
Ready Vet GoReady Vet Go | From Pony Club to Practice: Dr. Natasha Lefkowitz’s Unforgettable Vet Med JourneyEver wondered how a Pony Club rider becomes a globe-trotting veterinarian and mentor? 🐎✈️In this candid Ready Vet Go episode, Dr. Dani Rabwin sits down with Dr. Natasha Lefkowitz to unpack her journey across continents, species, and career pivots:🌱 Early Passion How Pony Club ignited a lifelong love of animal care🎓 Vet School Adventures Drum circles in Santa Cruz, Himalayan yak research, and the power of initiative🚚 Solo Practice Realities Triumphs, mishaps (yes, wrapping a truck around a barn counts!), and the cost of flying solo🦍 Wild Pivot Three months...
2025-09-1835 min
Ready Vet GoReady Vet Go | Dr. “Hawk” Hawkins Interview (SCVMA, Shelter Medicine)Discover how strategic mentorship, emotional intelligence, and shelter-medicine know-how can accelerate the success of early-career veterinarians.In this Ready Vet Go Podcast conversation, host Dr. Danny Rabwin interviews Dr. “Hawk” Hawkins, Executive Director of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA), about building sustainable veterinary careers, leading teams, and turning setbacks into growth opportunities.🎯 What You’ll Learn – Proven mentorship tactics new-grad veterinarians can apply today – How shelter medicine experience sharpens clinical and leadership skills – Emotional-intelligence tools for diffusing exam-room stress – Inside look at organized veterinary medici...
2025-09-1846 min
It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS2 : E2 - That "What I did last summer" episode; Gary editionClick here to text us your questions & comments.Gary shares most of his summer activities. Not as exciting as Sara's. It gives a good perspective on his AVMA summer duties. Gary and Sara also talk about some unique aspects of the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine second year curriculum. We apologize for a few technical difficulties. The audio is fine, but not the level we desire. We strive to improve this. We'd also like to once again thank Ready Vet Go mentoring platform for sponsoring this recording. Founder Dr. Dani Rabwin is...
2025-09-0935 min
Choose People Love Pets: The Veterinary Culture PodcastFrom Idea to Impact: Building a Mentorship Business with Dr. Dani RabwinIn this insightful episode, we delve into the transformative power of mentorship in veterinary medicine with Dr. Dani Rabwin, founder of Ready, Vet, Go. Discover how a simple Zoom call evolved into a national mentorship program, reshaping the future of veterinary practice. Dr. Rabwin shares her journey from associate vet to entrepreneur, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of building a business while still in practice. Explore why true mentorship extends beyond medicine, focusing on confidence, connection, and culture. Join us for an inspiring conversation on what it truly means to love practicing veterinary medicine. Key Takeaways:
2025-09-081h 29
PAWSitive Leadership PodcastSupportive Mentorship in the Veterinary Practice with Dr. Dani RabwinIn this episode, Andrea and David chat with Dr. Dani Rabwin, DVM, founder, owner, and CEO of Ready, Vet, Go! Together, they talk about the importance of mentorship in veterinary medicine, not just in the clinical setting but in critical thinking and mental health aspects as well. Dr. Rabwin's mentorship program has proved to be beneficial not only for newly graduated veterinarians but for the mentors in the program as well, who have been in the veterinary field for 20-plus years! Her remote programs are designed to build confidence, competence, and connection to help achieve long-term career success.
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2025-06-0449 min
Vet Life ReimaginedReimagined Mentorship: Skills Not Taught In Vet School (Dr. Dani Rabwin) - Episode ReshareSend us a textResharing an amazing episode of Vet Life Reimagined from 2024. Dr. Dani Rabwin is the founder of Ready Vet Go, a formal mentorship program for new veterinary grads. Dani graduated vet school at UC Davis in 2004, completed an internship, and has been in general practice medicine ever since. An unexpected situation led Dani down a surprising veterinary career path in mentorship which complemented her values of human connection and community.To enter the July 2025 cohort for Ready Vet Go, register by May 31. Use the code SPRINKLE for 10% o...
2025-05-2756 min
Clinician's Brief: The PodcastVeterinary Breakroom: Being a Mentor Doesn’t Have to Be OverwhelmingWelcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Katie Berlin, DVM, and Alyssa Watson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, Dani Rabwin, DVM, founder and CEO of Ready, Vet, Go, a mentorship program and community for early career veterinarians, joins the podcast to discuss how already-too-busy veterinarians (let’s face it, that’s all of us) can still provide their own brand of mentorship—not just skills training—for the new doctors in their lives. Dr. Dani’s extensive experience with recent graduates and mentors and infectious enthusiasm for vet med will be just the encour...
2025-04-2150 min
2025-04-011h 13
The Veterinary Ledger PodcastEpisode 03- Dani Rabwin: The Key to Effective Communication and Mentorship in Veterinary PracticesIn this episode, we sit down with Dani Rabwin, CEO of Ready Vet Go, to discuss essential skills beyond veterinary medicine, including effective communication, time management, and building trust with clients. Dani shares insights from years of experience, revealing strategies to enhance efficiency, handle cranky clients, and foster meaningful relationships with pet owners. She also emphasizes the importance of mentorship, providing valuable advice for both mentors and new grads, and highlights the resources offered by Ready Vet Go to support early career veterinarians.
2025-03-2122 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 28 - Guest Dr. Moriah McCauley talks about Mentorship (Part 2) and we plot out our conferences for 2025Click here to text us your questions & comments.Here's Part 2 of our Mentoring Episode with the wonderful Moriah McCauley. If you haven't listened to Part 1, find it (hint: S1 : E 27) and listen!As always, thanks for listening.And thanks again to Ready Vet Go and founder Dr. Dani Rabwin for sponsoring.Also, connect with Moriah on instagram @dr.moriah.mccauleyand listen to her podcast "So You're a Vet... Now What?"Listen to the Veterinary Roundtable Podcast and buy a ticket to their VMX party hosted by @D...
2024-12-1026 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E27 - Guest Dr. Moriah McCauley talks about Mentorship (Part 1) and we invent new HolidaysClick here to text us your questions & comments.Sara and Gary have been waiting a long time for the stars, and their calendars, to align to be able to record a Mentorship episode with Dr. Moriah McCauley. This is just Part 1 though. Just the beginning! Listen to this episode before Part 2 drops. As always, thanks for listening. And thanks again to Ready Vet Go and founder Dr. Dani Rabwin for sponsoring. readyvetgo.coAlso, connect with Moriah on instagram @dr.moriah.mccauleyand listen to her podcast "So You're...
2024-12-0428 min
Vet Life Reimagined2 Keys to Happy Mentorship: Connection & Community (Dr Dani Rabwin)Send us a textVet Life Reimagined guest is Dr. Dani Rabwin, the founder of Ready Vet Go, a formal mentorship program for new veterinary grads. Dani graduated vet school at UC Davis in 2004, completed an internship, and has been in general practice medicine ever since. An unexpected situation led Dani down a surprising veterinary career path in mentorship which complemented her values of human connection and community. Resources:Episode on YouTubeReady Vet Go websiteVeterinary Wellbeing Buddy with Melyssa Allen, MA, NBC-HWC, DIPACLM AVMA's Dog Bite Prevention Coloring Book
2024-09-3054 min
Veterinary VibesJudgement, Intention, and Transparency, OH MY! W/ Dr. Dani Rabwin of ReadyVetGo Eps. 28Connect with Dr. Dani Rabwin HERE: https://readyvetgo.co
(08:06 - 09:08) Quality Mentoring for New Vets (62 Seconds)
(14:03 - 15:37) Challenging Judgment in Veterinary Medicine (94 Seconds)
(18:39 - 20:20) Positive Intentions in Veterinary Practice (101 Seconds)
(23:37 - 24:08) Navigating Difficult Client Relationships (32 Seconds)
(28:45 - 30:39) Importance of Sharing Medical Mistakes (115 Seconds)
(32:46 - 33:18) The Evolution of Veterinary Medicine (31 Seconds)
(36:59 - 38:05) Future of Veterinary Profession Explored (66 Seconds)
Join us as we welcome Dr. Dani Rabwin from ReadyVetGo, a groundbreaking remote mentorship program for new and early career veterinarians. Dr. Rabwin...
2024-06-2442 min
The Accidental EntrepreneursEp 10: What was it like when you got your big payout?This week, Ira and Stacee share what it actually feels like to see millions of dollars drop in your bank account one day when you sell your company. So, technically you're rich now....what's the first thing two nerds purchase?!And, we have our eye on some future millionaires (entrepreneurs we love):Dani RabwinNicole ClausenAlex ContrerasFavorite tip, trick, quote of the week:Ira: The book "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" by Susan CainStacee: How to handle your overwhelming inbox...
2024-03-0424 min
The 'So You're A Vet... Now What?' PodcastEp 190: Losing Your Community as a Newly Graduated Vet, with Dr. Dani RabwinIn this episode of "So You’re a Vet, Now What?", host Dr. Moriah McCauley engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Dani Rabwin, the visionary creator behind Ready Vet Go, a groundbreaking six-month remote mentorship program designed to support new graduates in the veterinary field.Tune in as Dr. Rabwin and Dr. McCauley delve into the challenges faced by recent veterinary school graduates, particularly the profound impact of losing the built-in community experienced during their academic journey. The discussion unfolds around the struggle of adapting to new practices, the isolation felt by graduates, and the lasting im...
2023-11-1323 min
PAWSitive Leadership PodcastThe Importance of Mentorship with Dr. Dani RabwinIn this episode, Andrea and David talk with Dani Rabwin, DVM, Founder & CEO of Ready, Vet, Go, & associate veterinarian at VCA Broadway Animal Hospital about the importance of mentorship. Dr. Rabwin shares how mentorship is key to recruiting and retention with new and recent graduates. She digs into why it is important for veterinary practices to create a program in their practice and what should be included with mentorship.
Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!
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2023-11-0140 min
The Veterinary Life Coach® Podcast with Dr. Julie CappelAn Interview with Dr. Dani RabwinDr. Dani Rabwin is a veterinarian, mentor, and the Founder and CEO of Ready, Vet, Go! She began mentoring veterinarians when she convinced her practice owner to hire a new graduate and has been mentoring ever since. She turned it into an entreprenurial endevor in 2020 with her first six month mentoring program for young veterinarians. Ready, Vet, Go! Dr. Rabwin has a passion for supporting veterinarians and giving them the tools to thrive in their chosen profession. Find her at Readyvetgo.co
2023-09-071h 01
My Veterinary LifeExploring Mentorship and Joy in Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Dani RabwinOur special guest for this episode is Dani Rabwin, DVM, the Founder/CEO of Ready, Vet, Go! We find out how she juggles clinical medicine, emergency medicine, and starting her mentorship company during the pandemic. We focus on the human side of vet med and how making connections and teaching tools can lead to a long, satisfying career. We wrap up with Dr. Rabwin sharing some brilliant advice that we hope will stay with you!Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings...
2023-06-2239 min
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Dr. Dani Rabwin - Ready, Vet, Go on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 214As a veterinarian and mentor, Dr. Dani Rabwin believes that pets matter not only for their companionship and unconditional love but also because they serve as a bridge between her and her clients. Through their pets, she can establish a deeper connection with pet owners, fostering trust and building relationships that enable her to provide excellent veterinary care. Furthermore, she offers guidance and support to pet owners, assisting them in navigating the challenges and joys of pet ownership.
By emphasizing the significance of this connection with pet owners, Dr. Rabwin teaches new veterinarians in her mentorship program...
2023-05-2542 min
WhiskerTalks: A Veterinary PodcastThe Increased Need of Mentorship in Veterinary MedicineWhiskerCloud CEO Adam Greenbaum chats with Dr. Dani Rabwin, founder of Ready, Vet, Go, to discuss the importance of mentorship and making connections in veterinary medicine.
2023-02-2356 min
Vet Med Wellness + Leadership#028: VET MED - Credits, Skills, and Community: The Benefits of Mentorship with Dr. Dani RabwinSince she was a child, Dr. Dani Rabwin has always loved animals and pursued a career in veterinary medicine. As her career developed Dr. Dani began to see her passion for people, connecting through pets, and teaching and helping others. In the midst of the online era of 2020 Ready, Vet, Go was born.Ready, Vet, Go is a 6-month formal mentorship program for new veterinarians. The design of this program is best suited in conjunction with clinics to support new grads. Dr. Dani works with vets with an average of 0 to 2 years of experience as they acclimate...
2022-11-0140 min