# Dipping your toe with Derek Maxwell, LVT

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Podcast: [My Veterinary Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-veterinary-life-1033512)
Published: 2026-07-09T09:00:15+00:00
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## Resource

Derek Maxwell, a credentialed veterinary technician and co-owner of a mobile veterinary service, is our guest on this week's episode. Derek's open-mindedness and curiosity are themes throughout his story, from pursuing veterinary technology as a second career, to taking on leadership roles during his time in academia, to entering into practice ownership with his veterinarian wife. Derek shares how investing in leadership development, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence transformed the way he leads teams, builds relationships, and approaches both his personal and professional life. Thank you to our podcast partner, NVA General Practice. NVA helps great vets become even greater with multiple paths to build a career that’s uniquely yours. Wherever you want to go next, NVA has a path to help you get there. Visit Careers.NVA.com to find your next role.

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