A Career Pivot: Pioneering Vet Med & Agricultural Technology (Dr. Shari van de Pol)

Send us Fan MailMeet today's guest, Dr. Shari van de Pol - a pioneering force in veterinary medicine and agricultural technology. After earning her veterinary degree from Ontario Veterinary College in 2014, she combined her unique background in computer engineering with her veterinary expertise to revolutionize dairy farm management.As founder and CEO of CATTLEytics, she's developed software that helps dairy farmers proactively manage herd health and improve sustainability. Her innovative approach has earned her international recognition, including being named a finalist for the UN's WE Empower Sustainable Development Goals program and receiving the Women in Communications and Technology's Leadership Excellence Award for Entrepreneur of the Year.Today, she'll share her fascinating journey from data mining to veterinary medicine, and how she's using both skillsets to transform the future of dairy farming.Resources:Episode on YouTubeCattleytics 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Shari Van de Pol01:01 Early Life and Influences07:40 Pursuing Engineering and Fine Arts11:12 First Job and Data Mining19:01 Transition to Veterinary Medicine26:07 Navigating Big Career Moves27:16 Realigning with Your Interests28:31 Calculated Risks and Career Transitions30:36 Finding Your Unique Path in Veterinary Medicine31:58 Building a Veterinary Consulting Business35:05 Innovating with Data and Software42:34 The Role of AI in Dairy Farming44:53 Recognition and Awards47:22 The Importance of Veterinarians in the Dairy Industry53:00 GratitudeSupport the showMore Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website.Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedInLooking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount. Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast:- Give it a 5-star rating & review- Subscribe on YouTube- Share the episode- Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!