# Life, leadership, and AVMA with Dr. Diana Thomé

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Podcast: [My Veterinary Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-veterinary-life-1033512)
Published: 2026-07-16T09:00:17+00:00
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## Resource

Dr. Diana Thomé, small animal practice owner and chair of AVMA's House Advisory Committee, is our guest on this week's podcast. She reflects on her journey from new graduate associate to practice owner at the same clinic, highlighting the importance of mentorship, leadership, and building a practice culture centered on people, pets, and purpose. She shares how reinvesting in yourself through lifelong learning, new skills, and interests beyond the clinic can help sustain a fulfilling veterinary career. Finally, she encourages new and recent graduates to recognize that the future of the profession is shaped by those willing to step forward and lead. 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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