How my journey began…

Hi. I’m Caitlin. And I was a veterinarian who felt trapped.

After graduating from vet school and finishing a small animal internship, I followed my heart into emergency medicine. As a Type-A high achiever, I sought constant improvement and perfection, but I tied feelings of self-worth to the outcomes of my patients. This ultimately led to unhealthy coping mechanisms like drinking, a deteriorating marriage, and burnout (x2). I felt like I was in a loop, behaving in ways I knew were detrimental, but I couldn’t see a way out. I wanted to change, but I had no clue where to start. I felt helpless, lost, and alone.

Through reading and self-reflection, and with the assistance of coaching, I finally learned how to ditch my old ways of thinking and start trusting myself again. I discovered practical ways to build my resiliency and found that I actually enjoy being a veterinarian again!

Today, I work as a veterinary mentor for new graduates. This allows me to pursue a passion for coaching veterinary professionals in wellbeing skills, helping others find the same freedom and happiness.

I want you to know that you’re not alone if you feel stuck in VetMed. But it doesn’t have to be that way - by learning how to shift your thinking, you can discover pockets of happiness in the career you used to love!

Statement of Integrity:

Caitlin prioritizes a lifestyle centered on wellbeing and personal growth. As such, she is committed to an alcohol-free life, and prefers to embrace the wonders of being human without the influence of alcohol or other substances.

She believes in fostering an inclusive community, without discrimination or judgment of others’ personal choices regarding alcohol consumption. She does not require abstinence from clients, other than those specifically engaged in coaching related to alcohol.

Caitlin’s philosophy revolves around self-determination and individual choice, and this is the foundational principle for her coaching.