Ep 89: Relief Vet to Concierge Practice: Remembering Our Worth; Meet Dr. Fumiko Miyamoto

Dr. Fumiko Miyamoto is the founder of Scoobie's Veterinary Concierge Service, a membership-based house-call veterinary practice serving South Florida. Originally from Japan, she moved to the United States at age 15 to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian.

Her path into veterinary medicine was anything but traditional. Before earning her veterinary degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, she spent over a decade working as a Registered Veterinary Technician in emergency medicine. In 2018, she started her own veterinary relief practice supporting clinics across South Florida, and that experience eventually led her to launch Scoobie's Veterinary Concierge Service in August 2025—bringing personalized veterinary care directly into pets' homes.

She shares her home with her three dachshunds—Mabel, Charlie, and Ava—and enjoys spending time going to Pilatie's class, quilting, and traveling.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Fumiko's journey from relief work to concierge house call practice
• Burnout, perfectionism, and creating a sustainable career in vet medicine
• Boundaries, self-worth, and charging appropriately as a business owner
• Wellness, self-care, and mindset in entrepreneurship
• Why concierge practice can offer more flexibility and long-term sustainability

Links & Resources:

• Website: www.scoobiesvet.com 

The House Call Vet Academy Resources: 

• Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan
• Find out about the House Call Vet Academy online CE course
• Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind
• Get your FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets

Music: 

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg. 

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg. 

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel 

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