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

About this episode

Dr. Jennifer Quammen discusses her leadership journey and practical habits for veterinary teams.

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 n...

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Jennifer Quammen

Topics covered

• leadership
• veterinary medicine
• team building
• professional development
• career journey

Keywords

• leadership
• veterinary teams
• professional growth
• AVMA
• ISVMA
• career path
• team dynamics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AVMA, ISVMA, Kentucky VMA

Places: Otto

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