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Dr. Kemba Marshall
Real talk. Real teams. Real change.
“From the time I was a little girl, veterinary medicine wasn’t just a dream. It was always Plan A, B, C, D, E… and every plan after that. To this day, I still wake up every morning, honoring that six-year-old who saw this profession through a lens of optimism and hope. Every exam room, every stage, and every conversation is an opportunity to share my optimism and hope for the profession I love.”
- Dr. Kemba Marshall, MPH, SHRM-CP.
- Dr. Kemba Marshall, MPH, SHRM-CP.
The vet med community is about oneness not sameness. We are a unique collective of individuals who benefit society by advancing animal health.
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Who is Dr. Kemba Marshall
For more than 25 years, I have dedicated my career to every corner of the veterinary profession, bridging the worlds of clinical practice, corporate leadership, and cultural transformation to create spaces where both people and animals thrive.
As a practicing veterinarian, speaker, consultant, and author, I aim to bring a fresh perspective to the world of veterinary medicine by championing a “humans as resources” approach. This philosophy focuses on treating people as the full humans they are, recognizing that when we honor and invest in our teams as individuals, we unlock the full potential of our most valuable resource: our people. Through transforming culture and engagement from within practices, I help teams strengthen collaboration, elevate patient care, and achieve lasting results.
With a dual perspective shaped by my work in veterinary practices, both as a consultant and a relief veterinarian, I live the challenges that I help teams overcome. I have firsthand experience identifying shortfalls and developing solutions that ensure people feel valued, supported, and empowered with purpose. This isn’t theory—it’s lived experience, grounded in real conversations and measurable results.
Learn MoreAs a practicing veterinarian, speaker, consultant, and author, I aim to bring a fresh perspective to the world of veterinary medicine by championing a “humans as resources” approach. This philosophy focuses on treating people as the full humans they are, recognizing that when we honor and invest in our teams as individuals, we unlock the full potential of our most valuable resource: our people. Through transforming culture and engagement from within practices, I help teams strengthen collaboration, elevate patient care, and achieve lasting results.
With a dual perspective shaped by my work in veterinary practices, both as a consultant and a relief veterinarian, I live the challenges that I help teams overcome. I have firsthand experience identifying shortfalls and developing solutions that ensure people feel valued, supported, and empowered with purpose. This isn’t theory—it’s lived experience, grounded in real conversations and measurable results.
Specializing In:
Workplace Culture and Team Engagement in Veterinary Medicine
Leadership Development and Organizational Strategy
Diversity, Belonging, and Inclusion as Drivers of Sustainable Veterinary Medicine
How I can Help
Helping Veterinary Teams Thrive:
One Conversation, One Culture Shift at a Time
Championing Change as a
Speaker
Dr. Kemba Marshall is an internationally sought-after speaker who has presented at major conferences, including OVMA and VMX, as well as numerous local and regional events. She’s known for blending her real-world, lived veterinary experience, from independent practice to corporate leadership, with powerful insights on culture, leadership, and team well-being.
Her workshops and keynotes inspire an introspective look at how workplace culture may be helping… or hindering… client care and retention. With a focus on leadership, inclusion of all voices, and building thriving teams, Dr. Marshall helps leaders ask the tough questions that create real change from within, leading to stronger teams, healthier workplace cultures, and improved patient outcomes and retention.
Learn MoreHer workshops and keynotes inspire an introspective look at how workplace culture may be helping… or hindering… client care and retention. With a focus on leadership, inclusion of all voices, and building thriving teams, Dr. Marshall helps leaders ask the tough questions that create real change from within, leading to stronger teams, healthier workplace cultures, and improved patient outcomes and retention.
Consultant
“Consulting isn’t about telling you what’s wrong; it’s about uncovering what’s possible.”- Kemba Marshall, MPH, SHRM-CP.
Dr. Marshall brings a dual perspective to her role as a consultant, as a practicing veterinarian, and having corporate experience.
Working with veterinary teams, Dr. Marshall analyzes the cost of culture from within through observation, data analysis, and real conversations, not guided by a script, but through real dialogue with veterinary care teams.
The team’s true potential is often overlooked in favor of checking off tasks and directives. Dr. Marshall helps leaders shift from managing tasks to leading people, because that's where the true transformation begins.
Learn MoreDr. Marshall brings a dual perspective to her role as a consultant, as a practicing veterinarian, and having corporate experience.
Working with veterinary teams, Dr. Marshall analyzes the cost of culture from within through observation, data analysis, and real conversations, not guided by a script, but through real dialogue with veterinary care teams.
The team’s true potential is often overlooked in favor of checking off tasks and directives. Dr. Marshall helps leaders shift from managing tasks to leading people, because that's where the true transformation begins.
Key Opinion Leader
As a trusted voice in veterinary medicine, Dr. Kemba Marshall uses her platform to spark meaningful conversations about leadership, culture, and the future of the profession. Veterinary medicine is people helping people through compassion, science, and a shared commitment to animal health.
Drawing on her experience across clinical, corporate, and consulting settings, she offers a unique, people-centered perspective that blends data, empathy, and real-world insight.
Through publishing, partnerships, and speaking engagements, Dr. Marshall continues to challenge norms, share solutions, and help the industry move toward a more sustainable and inclusive future.
Learn MoreDrawing on her experience across clinical, corporate, and consulting settings, she offers a unique, people-centered perspective that blends data, empathy, and real-world insight.
Through publishing, partnerships, and speaking engagements, Dr. Marshall continues to challenge norms, share solutions, and help the industry move toward a more sustainable and inclusive future.
Creating Space for Every Voice in Veterinary Medicine
From speaking around the globe to working side by side with industry professionals to her hands-on experience in veterinary hospitals working with teams, Dr. Kemba Marshall has impacted countless veterinary professionals who are ready to reflect, reconnect, and refine the culture of care from within.
Real Change Begins with Real Stories
Voices from the Field
Now Hear the Impact of Her Work, in Their Own Words:
Shared by leaders and organizations across veterinary medicine, these testimonials reflect the real-world impact of Dr. Marshall’s work. They highlight how her blend of clinical insight, leadership expertise, and empathy-driven dialogue helps teams move beyond surface-level solutions toward lasting cultural change.
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My Book
In Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Kemba Marshall and a diverse group of contributors explore what it truly means to create belonging within our profession. Together, they offer real-world insight into how teams can strengthen communication, build trust, and foster a culture where ideas from every level (from clients to assistants, technicians, practice managers, and veterinarians) help shape the future of care.
Because when every voice is heard, veterinary medicine thrives.
Because when every voice is heard, veterinary medicine thrives.
Perspective in Action
Articles & Updates
Follow Dr. Marshall’s latest insights, appearances, and industry conversations as she works to help veterinary teams thrive, one honest conversation at a time.
Humans as Resources: The Philosophy Behind the Work
Veterinary medicine is often described as a profession driven by compassion, science, and service. And while that is true, there…
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Why I Wrote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary medicine has always been about care—care for animals, care for clients, and care for the communities we serve. But…
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Why This Website Exists: Creating Space for Honest Conversations in Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary medicine has never lacked intelligence, dedication, or heart. What it has often lacked is space—space to pause, to reflect,…
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