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Veterinary professionals are some of the most compassionate people in the world—but compassion without boundaries can lead to burnout, resentment, and unsustainable careers. In this honest, expert-led conversation, leaders from across the profession share real-world strategies to help you protect your wellbeing while leading effectively.
This isn’t fluff—it’s a candid, solution-focused discussion grounded in lived experience and practical insight. Whether you’re managing a clinic, mentoring a team, or simply trying to get through the week without burning out, this session offers tools you can actually use.
Your roadmap to a more balanced, fulfilling, and future-ready veterinary career:
Watch Now & Take the First Step Toward a Healthier Way to Lead
This session is your reminder that thriving in veterinary medicine isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most, with intention.
Certified Veterinary Life Coach, Founder – Daring DVM Coaching
Veterinarian | Burnout Recovery Advocate | Leadership & Well-Being Expert
Dr. Amy Grimm is a veterinarian, certified life coach, and the founder of Daring DVM Coaching. With a background as a medical director and relief surgeon, she brings firsthand knowledge of veterinary pressures to her mission of helping professionals reclaim energy, balance, and fulfillment.
Through one-on-one and group coaching, Dr. Grimm supports high-achieving women and veterinary leaders in creating sustainable success—without burnout. Her coaching integrates mindset work, somatics, and emotional wellness strategies to promote personal and professional transformation.
Known for her bold yet compassionate approach, she partners with mission-driven organizations to improve team dynamics, reduce emotional exhaustion, and foster healthier workplace cultures. Her insights on intentional leadership, boundaries, and work-life integration are regularly shared through keynote talks, trainings, and her podcast, The Daring DVM.
Currently based in Northern California, Dr. Grimm blends her clinical relief work with her passion for mentorship and outdoor adventure—often alongside her partner on a tandem mountain bike or scaling new peaks across the globe.
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, VetCircle
Veterinary Operations Strategist | Leadership Mentor | Practice Growth Partner
Amy Ma is an experienced veterinary operations leader and the Co-Founder & COO of VetCircle, where she partners with independently owned practices to drive sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and team well-being. With a career spanning corporate and clinical environments, Amy brings a deep understanding of both business development and frontline care.
At VetCircle, Amy and her team have conducted over 200 in-clinic assessments, supporting practices in hiring, SOP development, workflow improvement, and burnout reduction. Her work is rooted in empathy and effectiveness—helping veterinary teams streamline operations while preserving the heart of their culture.
Previously, Amy held key leadership roles at VetCare Canada and Nestlé Purina, where she led business development initiatives and spearheaded nationwide strategies to support practice transitions, well-being, and telemedicine adoption. Her track record includes scaling acquisitions, developing resilience-focused training, and creating playbooks for smooth clinic integration.
Based in the Greater Toronto Area, Amy is a bilingual leader fluent in English and Mandarin. She continues to champion veterinary success through collaboration, education, and systems that empower both people and practices.
Dana Minacapelli
COO, Ivy Pets | Founder, Pawsitive Guidance
Healthcare Executive | Operations & Growth Strategist | M&A and Expansion Expert
Dana Minacapelli is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 20 years of operational leadership experience in both human and veterinary health. Known for her strategic acumen and passion for team development, Dana has built a distinguished career scaling healthcare organizations, leading M&A integrations, and fostering high-performing teams.
Dana began her journey on the frontlines and has since held leadership roles across hospitals and multi-site healthcare networks, including PetVet Care Centers, Southern Veterinary Partners, and Banfield Pet Hospital. She has consistently driven growth through thoughtful leadership—achieving notable successes such as doubling acquisitions, improving engagement scores to 95%, and reducing turnover by 40%.
Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Ivy Pets and contributing to community initiatives like Project Street Vet, Dana continues to blend operational excellence with compassionate leadership. She thrives on challenges such as entering new markets, optimizing processes, and mentoring the next generation of healthcare leaders.