12. Confidence and Culture with Dr. Brianna Armstrong
Dr. Brianna Armstrong joins The Evolved Vets Podcast to talk about the real work of becoming a leader in vet med. From starting her own clinic just 18 months after graduation to launching creative side projects, Brianna shares what it looks like to build a career by trusting your instincts and learning as you go.
We explore how to decide when to say yes, how to know when something no longer fits, and how to let go of perfectionism. Brianna opens up about her personal approach to leadership, why she believes micro-moments of growth build lasting confidence, and how surviving Hurricane Katrina shaped her mindset on taking risks and appreciating opportunity.
The conversation also touches on burnout, financial empowerment, and the deeper questions many vets face: Is this a hard season, or is it time to move on? What kind of support systems do you need to thrive? And how do you tell the difference between discomfort that leads to growth versus a sign that it's time to pivot?
If you're wondering how to create a more fulfilling, sustainable life in vet med, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, encouraged, and far from alone.
About Dr. Brianna Armstrong
Dr. Brianna Armstrong is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for transforming veterinary culture through people-first leadership. As the Medical Director and Co-Owner of Firehouse Animal Health Center in Austin, Texas, she leads with a focus on belonging, psychological safety, and operational excellence, creating an environment where teams thrive and pets receive top-tier care.
She is the co-host of Choose People Love Pets, a podcast that explores leadership and innovation in veterinary medicine, and the founder of the DVM Off Script series, which highlights the bold and creative paths veterinarians are forging beyond the traditional clinic model.
Her work includes startup advising, thought leadership, and the development of certification tools that help hospitals embed culture and accountability into daily operations. With a background in both veterinary medicine and visual arts, and a patent in veterinary monitoring technology, Dr. Armstrong seeks out opportunities to blend creativity, medicine, and mission-driven leadership.
She is always open to connecting with others who are building something that makes veterinary medicine better for people, pets, and the profession.
Connect with Dr. Brianna Armstrong
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brianna-armstrong-dvm
📸 Instagram: @drarmstrongdvm
Listen to Choose People Love Pets Podcast
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choose-people-love-pets/id1754575183
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7unUv1E6778t1FMypYR8G2
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