Veterinary Today Podcast

Leaders Aren’t Born, They’re Made: Practical Leadership Habits for Veterinary Teams

ISVMA Season 4 Episode 3

Dr. Jennifer Quammen, DVM, MPH, AVMA President-Elect (2025–2026) joins Veterinary Today from the ISVMA Annual Conference to talk about leadership that strengthens you and your team. Dr. Quammen shares her path from credentialed veterinary technician to practicing veterinarian, entrepreneur, and chief veterinary officer of Otto, plus how organized veterinary medicine shaped her leadership journey from the Kentucky VMA to AVMA.

This conversation matters for veterinarians because leadership is not limited to titles. It shows up in how you manage your energy, make decisions, and create healthy team culture inside your practice. If you want to grow as a leader without losing yourself in the process, this episode offers grounded, practice-relevant takeaways.