Dipping your toe with Derek Maxwell, LVT

My Veterinary Life · Jul 9, 2026 · 26m · transcript

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…