What does it take to leave a traditional career path and build a business that aligns with your values?

In this episode of LET's Network The Podcast, we chat with Dr. Marissa Kelso, founder of The Mobile Vet and co-owner of the Ottawa Valley Spay Neuter Clinic, about her journey from neuroscience student to veterinarian, entrepreneur, and advocate for mental health in the veterinary profession.

Dr. Kelso shares how her passion for animal care led her to veterinary medicine, why she left the traditional clinic model, and how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the growth of her innovative mobile veterinary practice. She also discusses entrepreneurship, work-life balance, and improving access to affordable veterinary care.

• Transitioning from neuroscience to veterinary medicine
• Building and growing The Mobile Vet
• How COVID-19 impacted veterinary services
• Preventing burnout and setting healthy boundaries
• Word-of-mouth marketing and business growth
• Benefits of in-home veterinary care
• Balancing entrepreneurship, family, and leadership
• Expanding affordable care through the Ottawa Valley Spay Neuter Clinic
• Mental health advocacy in veterinary medicine
• Authentic leadership and navigating business ownership as an LGBTQ+ professional

• Follow opportunities that align with your values.
• Healthy boundaries help prevent burnout.
• Consistency and community drive business growth.
• Authenticity strengthens relationships and trust.
• Mental health support is essential in high-stress professions.

The Mobile Vet: https://www.themobilevet.ca
Ottawa Valley Spay Neuter Clinic: https://ovspayneuter.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themobilevet.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themobilevet.ca
Veterinary Wellbeing Resources: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing

Dr. Marissa Kelso is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and advocate for compassionate, personalized veterinary care. As founder of The Mobile Vet and co-owner of the Ottawa Valley Spay Neuter Clinic, she is helping improve access to veterinary services while promoting mental health awareness and wellbeing within the profession.

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