Turning Challenges Into Opportunity With Dr. Cindy Trice

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Cindy Trice joins us to talk about carving your own path in veterinary medicine—and life. From working in film production to becoming a nationally recognized relief veterinarian, Cindy shares how following her instincts (and curiosity) led her to build Relief Rover, co-found Kick It Pajamas, and advocate for mental health and belonging in the profession. Cindy’s story is one of creativity, compassion, and courage. She opens up about her recovery after a traumatic car accident, her cancer diagnosis, and how her personal experiences shaped her approach to leadership and entrepreneurship. This episode is full of powerful reflections for anyone who’s ever wondered: What if the traditional path doesn’t fit? 💡 Key Topics Covered The unexpected path from Hollywood to veterinary school How relief work became a gateway to freedom and opportunity Founding Relief Rover to build community and structure for relief vets Why she launched Kick It Pajamas—and how grief inspired it Facing life-altering events: car accidents, cancer, and what came next The creative edge of veterinary careers The importance of support, self-expression, and showing up as yourself 🔗 Resources & Mentions Relief Rover Kick It Pajamas https://cervivor.org/  One website design option mentioned in the episode: squarespace.com  🐾 Connect with Dr. Cindy Trice LinkedIn: Cindy Trice, DVM 🎧 Listen & Subscribe Subscribe to DVM Off Script on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review if this episode resonated with you!