Veterinary medicine has many career opportunities, from general practitioners to specialists, each with unique challenges and benefits. In this series, veterinarians in different fields discuss the realities of their daily work and help bridge the gap between specialties.

The mobile veterinary care industry is quickly expanding. Practicing outside of a traditional brick-and-mortar building offers flexibility for owners and clinicians, but this freedom can also present unique challenges. Amy Cottrille, DVM; Sarah Corbin, DVM; and Kristie Hartle, DVM; provide a glimpse into the life of a mobile veterinarian.

What brought you to mobile practice?

“The profession was not as family friendly when I entered it. Finding part-time work was difficult, and it was unusual for a woman to open a clinic by herself,” Dr. Cottrille said. The ability to have a flexible schedule inspired her to open her own mobile practice.