Featured in Authority Magazine: Social Impact Authors – How & Why Dr. Marie Holowaychuk Is Helping to Change Our World

A recent interview in Authority Magazine highlights Dr. Marie Holowaychuk’s work as a veterinary specialist, author, and wellness advocate. The feature explores how she is creating meaningful social impact by addressing the mental health, wellbeing, and resilience of veterinary professionals while helping the public better understand the realities of veterinary medicine.

Dr. Marie Holowaychuk—board-certified in small animal emergency and critical care and author of A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian—shared her journey from academia to building a multifaceted wellness-focused business. She discussed her advocacy for mental health, coaching programs, online resources, and the Reviving Vet Med podcast, emphasizing how her experiences inform efforts to support both veterinary teams and pet owners.

“Veterinary professionals face tremendous emotional and ethical challenges every day. By sharing real stories and fostering empathy, we can help sustain the people who care for our pets while strengthening the bond between families and their veterinarians,” said Dr. Holowaychuk.

The interview also explores personal insights, including lessons learned from mistakes, the importance of self-care, leadership principles, and strategies for navigating moral distress in veterinary practice. Dr. Holowaychuk emphasizes that meaningful social impact comes from empowering others to thrive, normalizing mental health conversations, and cultivating resilience in a demanding profession.

📖 Read the full interview here: Authority Magazine: Social Impact Authors – How & Why Dr. Marie Holowaychuk Is Helping to Change Our World