# 390 - Introducing Change as a Recent Grad Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cone-of-shame-veterinary-podcast-1191328/390-introducing-change-as-a-recent-grad Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cone-of-shame-veterinary-podcast-1191328/390-introducing-change-as-a-recent-grad.md Podcast: [The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cone-of-shame-veterinary-podcast-1191328) Published: 2026-04-13T04:01:00+00:00 Episode link: https://the-cone-of-shame.captivate.fm/episode/cos-390-introducing-change-as-a-recent-grad Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f29fc428-b093-4880-9bc7-9c3198cd7859.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-cone-of-shame-veterinary-podcast-1191328/episodes/390-introducing-change-as-a-recent-grad Duration seconds: 1557 ## Resource Dr. Kat Sutherland (PhD), assistant professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, joins Dr. Andy Roark to tackle a question every new grad wrestles with, how do you speak up and create change without feeling like you’re overstepping? In this episode, they dive into change management for early career veterinarians, unpacking the real barriers like confidence dips, imposter syndrome, and unclear communication skills. You’ll hear practical strategies for getting buy-in from your team, navigating resistance, and advocating for yourself without burning bridges. They also explore the reality that not every idea lands, not every change happens quickly, and sometimes success is simply doing your best within your control. If you’ve ever felt unheard, hesitant, or unsure how to lead as a new doctor, this conversation will leave you feeling more grounded, capable, and ready to take thoughtful action. This episode is brought to you by Hill's Pet Nutrition! AVMA Landing Page with info for registration: https://www.avma.org/events/avma-convention?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23627178955&gbraid=0AAAAAoVzcHYPsfiSRGJpEBl-1N6zrUTh1&gclid=CjwKCAjw1N7NBhAoEiwAcPchp0NyVcJaJlNGK1w599SAxBZS9kWb2hroimNavrQQRgLOaZ7fxPhENBoCW1EQAvD_BwE https://www.avma.org/events/avma-convention/what-is-the-cost Kat is an educator and researcher in the area of veterinary professional-client-patient interactions, and an assistant professor at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). Kat's research with the Relationship-Centred Veterinary Medicine at the OVC team explores how communication and relationships in veterinary medicine can be enhanced to improve the lives of animals and the people who care for them. She is passionate about teaching, and enjoys supporting student veterinarians and practicing vete… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-cone-of-shame-veterinary-podcast-1191328/episodes/390-introducing-change-as-a-recent-grad/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cone-of-shame-veterinary-podcast-1191328/390-introducing-change-as-a-recent-grad.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.