Podcast A Vet: Stories, Support & Community From Leaders In The Veterinary Field
113 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsPodcast A Vet is a podcast for Veterinarians, students, nurses, veterinary professionals and animal lovers with an emphasis on community. The podcast shares the stories, struggles, successes and insights of leaders across the veterinary industry.
As modern vets, we face numerous challenges on a daily basis, from dealing with patients and clients, to running profitable practices, to dealing with internal struggles like compassion fatigue. We believe that the best way through these struggles is by learning from a supportive and open community, and improving the vet industry as a whole, one vet professional at a time.
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109: Taking a Break to Recharge
March 10, 2020 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBPodcast A Vet is taking a break, but don't worry, we'll be back with more stories and insights from our incredible veterinary community soon! In this episode, I wanted to share some of the reasons why we're taking this break - don't worry, nothing serious, life is just full right now. I'm guessing you can relate, and hopefully this episode will be a reminder to look after yourself and do what you need to do to look after yourself and ensure you're showing up for your family, colleagues, fr...
Bonus: Vet School Unleashed Part 2 w/ Seth Williams
February 28, 2020 15:20 - 1 minute - 1.5 MBThis week we're doing something a little different! If you tuned in last week to our episode with Dr. Seth Williams, you heard the first half of our talk. This week, you can catch the second half of our conversation over on Seth's podcast, Vet School Unleased. Check out part two of this conversation here. If you haven't checked it out, you can listen to part one here. Links Listen to part two of our conversation here! Listen to part one Follow Dr. Seth The Vet on Instag...
108: Vet School Unleashed w/ Seth Williams
February 18, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBSeth Williams is the mastermind behind Vet School Unleashed and a DVM who plays by his own rules. After graduating with a music business degree Seth went back to veterinary school when he realized his passion could bring him closer to a job he could never have dreamed of. Tackling everything from looking on the positive side of a career change to the importance of work ethic and investing in your future, Seth is here today to share his perspective on the veterinary world. If you have ever ...
Rebroadcast: From Cage-Cleaner To Director Of Anesthesiology w/ Dr. Jon Congdon
February 11, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBIf you want to get to the top of any niche in the veterinary world, you probably know it's going to be a tough slog at times. You might not realize, however, the impact of our career pursuits on other areas of our lives. Dr. Jon Congdon shares his insight into how to navigate your way to the top of a specialized field while maintaining your relationships, and sanity. Dr. Congdon started from the bottom cleaning cages and worked his way up to being Director of Anesthesiology at one of the...
107: Can You Balance New Motherhood & Being A Student? w/ Erika Berra
February 04, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBHave you ever wondered what it would be like to go through veterinary school with a new baby? Erika Berra is doing just that, currently in her third year of veterinary school and crushing it as a super mom with her 14-month-year-old, Teddy. Today Teddy and Erika join us to give us a real, honest look at what it looks like to be a new parent in vet school. Everything from planning her final exams around Teddy’s birth to balancing clinic hours with a sick child is on the table today as Erika...
Rebroadcast: The Surprising Connection Between Pet & Human Oncology w/ Christine Hardy
January 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBFor a lot of people unfamiliar with the pet oncology space, it comes as a surprise that pets can develop the exact same strains of cancer that humans do. Perhaps even more surprising however is that in many cases, research into cancer treatment for dogs in particular could be the missing link between mice and humans. At the forefront of this research which has already boasted many breakthroughs into both human and animal treatment, is today’s guest, Dr. Christine Hardy. Christine has done ...
Rebroadcast: How To Become An Expert In A Specialized Veterinary Field w/ Dr. Myra Barrett
January 21, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBIt's no secret that the most common career path in the veterinary field is the one that leads to small animal care. But that's not every vet's calling. Today we talk with Dr. Myra Barrett about what it takes to break out of that track and specialize in an area that really lights you up. Dr. Myra Barrett is a board-certified radiologist specializing in equine radiology, as well as President of the Large Animal Diagnostic Society, founding partner of Inside Information Radiology a telemedici...
106: The Best Advice For New Graduates & Those Ready To Retire w/ Simon Turner
January 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBSir Isaac Newtown once said that in order to see further than others you must stand on the shoulders of giants. Simon Turner is an equine surgeon originally from Australia who lives this philosophy every day. Through the mentorship, he has received, and in turn, the mentorship he provides others, Simon is a pristine example of the beauty found in the veterinary profession. After a successful career in equine surgery, Simon has leaned his hand into everything from orthopedic research in hum...
105: Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid To Push The Boundaries w/ Dr. Sarah Wooten
January 07, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBDr. Sarah Wooten is a veterinarian who believes in pushing boundaries. An advocate for women in veterinary leadership roles, a writer for Pet MD and DVM 360, restaurant owner as well as the creator of Vets Against Insanity, a ‘cards against humanity’ style game for veterinarians, Sarah is a woman of many hats. Today we are putting the fun back into vet medicine as Sarah gets real on everything from getting over your fear of rejection to eliminating your negative self-talk and expectations...
104: New Years Message w/ Kelsey Cates
December 31, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MBHappy New Year Podcat A Vet family! While we can barely believe that 2020 is already upon us, it is an exciting time of year here at the Podcast A Vet headquarters. As we look forward to Season 3 of Podcast A Vet and reflect on the past year, we want to say thank you to our wonderful community and Patreons. This show wouldn’t exist without you and it is our pleasure to recognize all you do for your profession and each other. What are your goals for 2020 and how can Podcast A Vet help supp...
103: Happy Holidays Message w/ Kelsey Cates
December 24, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBHappy Holiday’s Podcast A Vet family! Today I am joined by our Director of Operations, Kelsey Cates, to have a look back on all that we have accomplished this past year on Podcast A Vet. With the end of ‘Season 2’ approaching and the start of a new decade we thought we would take the opportunity to thank you as our listeners and look forward into the new year. Join us as we look back at the last year of Podcast A Vet and keep an ear out for when we will be starting again in 2020! What stor...
102: How To Help Your Patients When They Get A Canine Cancer Diagnosis w/ Lori Cesario
December 17, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBA woman who wears many hats, Lori Cesario is passionate about having her hand in many fields while remaining dedicated to her oncology patients. Originally hailing from California and a Ross University Vet School graduate, Lori is here today to remind us not to sweat the small stuff. Today Lori is here to share insider tips on everything from what it takes to build an online oncology resource to paying off student debt and what kept her focused on the oncology road. If you are looking for...
101: Why You Should Dig Deep To Figure Out What You Really Want w/ MJ Hamilton
December 10, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBMJ Hamilton has spent his entire life in veterinary medicine and it has taken him across the country from Las Vegas to Michigan and more. On top of the wild parties he hosted during veterinary school, MJ realized that even though he had a strong love for veterinary practice, not everything was the right fit. After he hit is a critical breaking point, MJ realized he needed to go after his passion rather than the status quo and started PVS Pet Cancer, the world’s first mobile oncology unit. ...
100th Episode Special w/ Dr. John Arnold
December 03, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBOften during this celebratory time of year, I like to take a look back and remember all of the moments where I physically felt the feeling of ‘wow, I can’t believe we get to do this’. Podcast A Vet has shared over 100 people’s stories and it is only through being transparent and helping the community grow that we can continue to build the Podcast A Vet Family. What we do as veterinarians matters, and I think it is important to look back at the path of Podcast A Vet and highlight the thing...
099: How To Find Happiness By Starting A Business You Love w/ Alissa Edoff
November 26, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBAlissa Edoff’s path to veterinary medicine has taken her all over the world, from her native Colorado to Australia, Glasgow and beyond, she is passionate about exploring and setting yourself apart from the crowd. From hospital work to research and corporate positions, Alissa has the determination to follow what she wants and is here today to share her story of how she was able to find happiness in starting her own business. Everything from travel to alcohol dependency and finding a partner...
098: How To Find Meaning In What You Do w/ H. Howells
November 19, 2019 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBAfter brief stints playing in a band in Mexico, working as a waitress and putting herself through veterinary school, H. Howells learned that she enjoyed supporting veterinarians much more than she enjoyed practicing. This inspired her to create Agents of Change, a coaching program focusing on the health, life and team aspects of veterinary medicine. A self-described extrovert who went into school with a ‘B is for Badass’ mentality, H is here today to share how you can look at veterinary me...
097: Exploring All Your Possible Opportunities With No Regrets w/ Chris Chase
November 12, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBChris Chase believes in the necessity of the spiritual, mental and educational aspects to becoming a great veterinarian. A DVM, speaker, educator, and chief scientific officer at RTI, Chris is a trained classic virologist and immunologist who uses his unconditional love and commitment to make the profession a better place. A South Dakota native who is passionate about the need to be involved in some level of practice despite your current field, Chris is here to shine a light on microbiolog...
096: How To Protect Yourself & Animals From Infectious Diseases w/ Jennifer House
November 05, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBJennifer House is a real-life virus hunter, DVM, and public health veterinarian. Jennifer is passionate about keeping animals and humans safe from diseases such as rabies, plague, and tularemia. While the diseases may sound scary, Jennifer is here to educate about the preventable and treatable ways that you can protect yourself and your animals. An interesting look into alternative veterinary careers, Jennifer is fervent about what she does and stopping diseases in their tracks. If you ...
095: How To Master Your Work-Life Balance w/ Ryane Englar
October 29, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBRyane Englar is a DVM certified in canine and feline practice and an assistant professor and clinical education coordinator at Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine. Ryane works to help her students understand life, connections, and relationships to get to the other side of hardships. Ryane believes that each person is truly enough, and it just takes a bit of sorting out to figure out what that means for each individual person. Through a mastery of work-life balance, finding a passi...
094: The Importance Of Having The Courage To Try Something Different w/ Laurel Krause
October 22, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBLaurel Krause is a 4th-year veterinary student from CSU who took the long road to veterinary school and has since embraced her path to veterinary medicine. The CVMA student representative for her year and lifelong ‘cat-whisperer’, Laurel is providing insight into the delicate balance between the art and science aspect of the brain as well as veterinary medicine and how she transitioned from a life in Hollywood to finding her new home at CSU. From playing the trumpet, piano and singing oper...
093: Why We Are Celebrating Our Vet Techs This Week (& All Year)
October 15, 2019 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThis week is National Veterinary Tech Week, a time where we can give thanks, respect, and love to the heartbeats of our hospital. Without nurses, veterinary technicians, RVT’s, LVT’s, CVT’s and all of the heroes in our hospitals who don't get enough credit, we simply would not be able to function. I am so grateful for everything that you do which is why we want to highlight some of the past conversations we have had with these wonderful heroes. Join us for a walk down memory lane as we lo...
092: The Life Lessons To Be Learned From Wild Animals w/ Becca Miceli
October 08, 2019 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHave you ever wanted to bond with lions and tigers and bears? Becca Miceli is the Chief Officer of Science and Welfare, otherwise known as the veterinary technician, at the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado. From an early age she has had a fascination towards ‘animals that can eat her’, and now works in the sanctuaries 720 acres, with 532 animals ranging from tigers to grizzly bears and lynx. Taking care of carnivorous animals and giving them the freedom to choose how they want to live the...
091: How To Fix Your Burnout & Other Out Of The Box Ideas w/ Lisa Mausbach
October 01, 2019 09:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBIn a lot of ways, the way we practice veterinary medicine today is not setting ourselves up for success. Many of us are burnt out, tired, and considering leaving the profession far earlier than our counterparts in generations past. Lisa Mausbach knows this feeling first hand, and after her feelings toward veterinary medicine shifted from excitement to dread, Lisa knew she needed to make a change. After going to business school and studying the organizational development of the business sid...
090: How To Create A Great Company Culture w/ Wendy Hauser
September 24, 2019 09:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBWendy Hauser has had a chance to wear many hats in her career, being involved in everything from pharmaceuticals, to practice ownership, consulting and pet insurance. Since deciding she was destined for veterinary medicine at age nine, Wendy has worked to develop her skills and resume to reflect her dedication, determination, and resilience. Wendy wants to make sure that you realize all of the different gifts you can find in different jobs, never feel stuck, and find a culture that makes ...
089: Benefits Of Getting Your Veterinary & Business Degrees At The Same Time w/ DVM/MBA Students
September 17, 2019 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBAlan Stockdale, Tatiana Rogers, Taylor O’Malley, and Rikki Vellman have decided to take on the world of veterinary school while simultaneously tackling an MBA. This combination of veterinary medicine and business know-how is giving these students a serious edge when it comes to practice ownership, and they are here today to shed light on what sets them apart in the big picture. If you have any desire to learn about business, an MBA may be the push you need to set yourself apart from the c...
088: How To Be More Cancer Aware With Your Pet w/ Sue Ettinger
September 10, 2019 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBCancer sucks, but learning about cancer should not suck. That’s the motto of Sue Ettinger, aka the Cancer Vet. Sue is a badass oncologist, veterinary cancer specialist and mom who believes in providing reliable and accessible content to both pet owners and veterinarians. An author, speaker and the 2019 Western Vet Conference Small Animal Continuing Educator, Sue does what it takes to inspire others to bounce back from our shortfalls. Join in today as we talk about everything from tips to ...
087: How To Make Your CVT Career Fulfilling & Long-Lasting w/ Kim Schmidt
September 02, 2019 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBToday we’re joined by Kim Schmidt, a career CVT and veterinary technician specialist in surgery and anesthesia. She is also the program director for veterinary technology at Front Range Community College in Fort Collins where she trains some incredible CVTs. Kim takes us on her journey from a child with a fascination in reptiles to an internship at a zoo to a certified veterinary technician and instructor. Working in surgery means a lot to Kim as she gets to be part of the team that fixes...
086: The Benefits Of First Year Orientation For CSU Students w/ Dr. John Arnold, Christina Geldert, & Chloe Muir
August 27, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBColorado State University believes in the importance of bonding with your fellow veterinary students and professors which is why they have created a Mountain Campus to help celebrate those in their first year of veterinary school. Situated up in the mountains, this two-day retreat features no phones, team bonding, and the ability to get back to nature. Unique to CSU, the Mountain Campus is a great way to embrace orientation for first-year vet students and help you get to know the people yo...
085: How To Survive & Thrive in Veterinary School w/ Chloe Muir
August 20, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBChloe Muir is about to enter her third year of veterinary school and has a wide range of experience under her belt already. Having just returned from working at a clinic in Kathmandu, Nepal, as well as a stint at a pop-up clinic in Guatemala, Chloe is an expert in the challenges of doing veterinary work abroad and the importance of being resourceful. On this special ‘back to school’ episode, Chloe shares stories of her adventures, inspirational tips for fellow veterinary students, and ref...
084: What This 100-Mile Bike Race Taught Me About Life & Why I Did It w/ Dr. John Arnold
August 13, 2019 09:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBToday we are switching things up as I, Dr. John Arnold, invite you to join me during my drive through Colorado as I reflect on the path that brought me to the Leadville Colorado 100 Mile Mountain Bike Race. A look inside my mind and what would be my journal, this episode is all about the culmination of hard work, dedication and a tinge of mid-life crisis. Join me on my road trip as we take a break from routine and get to know each other better. Learn all about the role Tom Petty has playe...
083: The Importance Of Finding Growth In The Passion To Learn w/ Jeremiah Easley
August 06, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIn this episode, we jump back into the large animal world with DVM, large animal surgeon and lab research developer, Jeremiah Easley. After trying to rebel against his father's career of equine medicine, Jeremiah found his way back to his passion and has since found a thriving home in surgery and the development of medical devices. Today Jeremiah is here to relive the knowledge and wisdom he has gained over his career and dive into the exciting world of research and development on the med...
082: A Voice For Wellness & Sustainable Happiness In The Vet World w/ Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson
July 30, 2019 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBA prominent figure in the vet world and advocate for veterinary people, Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson is a voice for wellness and sustainable happiness in the veterinary world. With a career spanning over 20 years, Kim has dabbled in both large and small animal practice before finding a home in the pharmaceutical industry. Today Kim is getting real about anxiety, depression, and the importance of cultivating the ability to deal with all of the emotions that come with a full life. Despite her...
The Importance Of Being A Reasonable Freaking Human Being w/ Dr. Erik Hofmeister
July 23, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBDr. Erik Hofmeister, DVM, DACVVA, DECVAA, MA, MS, has more letters behind his name than in it, but remains humble and focused on how hard someone works over their grades. Currently a Professor of Veterinary Anesthesia at Auburn University, Erik knows a lot about the powers of determination and perseverance. A ‘highschool dropout’ turned academic, Erik has helped many people get into internships, residencies, and faculty positions, and chooses to look at the way someone recovers over how th...
080: Remembering Kim Ellis w/ Dr. John Arnold
July 16, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBOur community recently lost a great friend and a true veterinary icon, Kim Ellis. Kim impacted so many in such a positive way, from her 32 year-long career as a CVT and equine nurse, to her passion for teaching students, her previous episode on PAV, and the words and actions of compassion she extended on a daily basis. Please join us as we revisit Kim’s previous episode and find new inspiration in her message and strength. Learn about Kim’s fixation for draft horses and promoting the term...
079: Growing Up Equine & Fighting Infectious Disease Outbreaks w/ Alex Turner
July 09, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBHave you ever wondered what it would be like to work on the national level, providing insight into animal disease emergencies and potential outbreaks? Alex Turner, DVM, went from skiing on an Olympic course, to equine ambulatory practice, to the USDA, and has loads of stories to go with his experiences. Having just returned home from a 23-day 'deployment’ with the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Alex is part of an emergency response team that helps keep all of us safe. Today he sh...
078: How To Make Sure You Have The Right Vetitude w/ Lauren Smith
July 02, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBLauren Smith, DVM, is a small animal veterinarian from New York who has taken her passion for vet med to the depths of the internet writing various blogs for sites such as Dr. Andy Roark, and her own site, The Vetitude. Now in the process of transitioning from clinic work to her own relief business, Lauren is here to talk about everything from entrepreneurship to empathy and how to deal with haters in your comments section. A self-described ambivert who found a safe haven in academics, La...
077: How Is The Veterinary Profession Different In Europe? w/ Natalia Strokowska
June 25, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBOn our first international podcast, Natalia Strokowska joins us from Poland to shed some light on the similarities and differences between the veterinary profession in America and Poland. DVM, MRCVS, entrepreneur, medical English teacher, and avid traveler, Natalia discusses everything from the clubbing culture, travel to five different continents helping animals, the importance of mental health, and much more. Join us for a look into the stereotypes, limitations, and advantages of becomin...
076: What Makes Podcast A Vet Tick w/ Dr. John Arnold
June 18, 2019 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBToday we are flipping the script on your host, Dr. John Arnold, and giving him his chance in the hot seat. Want to know how Dr. John met his wife, where he wishes he was living, and why he chose to become a general practitioner? All this and more is answered today as we dive deep inside what makes Podcast A Vet tick. Going back to the beginning of Dr. John’s veterinary career we are discussing everything from the importance of mentorship to learning who you should be giving your attention ...
075: Getting Over The Fear Of Imperfection w/ Bronwen Foster
June 11, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBContinuing on with Brownen Foster on this Part 2 episode, we are getting to some audience questions and learning what exactly goes on in the background that fosters Bronwen’s compassionate and calming presence. Catch up on Part 1 of our conversation. A relief vet and acupuncturist, Bronwen has started living life by her own rules and has found peace by focusing on the positives. Today Bronwen encourages us to reach out, find a team and gain some perspective on your options. Learn how to be...
074: Financial Wellness Series: Part Two w/ Brennan Pitard
June 04, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBBrennan Pitard is back for round two of this Financial Wellness Series to share more from his unique perspective as both a veterinarian and banker. Brennan is passionate about helping people buy into or take over a veterinary practice to live their dream as an owner and is sharing tips and strategies to help you realize that dream as well if you so choose. Whether you want to know what you should be doing to own a practice in five years, think that your student debt will hold you back from...
073: The Power Of A Positive Attitude w/ Bronwen Foster
May 28, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBAfter dealing with compassion and burnout fatigue herself, Bronwen Foster decided to make a change and has since helped herself and others find joy in their jobs and have more fulfilling lives because of it. Our first sequel guest episode, we are reflecting on the past year and a half of Podcast A Vet, the changes Bronwen has been through both professionally and personally, and how to stop hating your job and remember your love for veterinary medicine again. On this episode, Bronwen is ope...
072: Importance Of Finding What Works For You w/ Trent Gall
May 21, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBTrent Gall is a small animal veterinary surgeon, family man, and sole owner of his own mobile veterinary surgery clinic. On this episode, we dive into the importance of community, acceptance, and tolerance as we discuss everything from archery to down syndrome, mid-life crisis’s, and everything in between. One of the rare ‘go with the flow’ veterinary surgeons, Trent is sharing his zest for life, tips to run a successful mobile practice, and how to create a happy home life for yourself des...
071: How To Escape Autopilot & Learn To Nurture Yourself w/ Dr. Becky Krull
May 14, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBDo you sometimes feel like you are living your life on autopilot, never truly feeling content and struggling with burnout and compassion fatigue? Dr. Becky Krull was dealing with all of this until she made a change, sought some help, and found her happy again. These feelings are common in veterinary medicine and Dr. Becky is here to share how she discovered her spark again for life, and veterinary medicine, on this episode. After finding an integrative medicine doctor and life coach, Dr. B...
070: Financial Wellness Series: Part One w/ Brennan Pitard
May 07, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBContinuing on with our Financial Wellness Series we are joined by Brennan Pitard, a DVM who left practice only a few years after graduation to help bridge the gap between banks, lenders, and veterinarians. Having experienced the veterinary field himself, Brennan knows first hand the struggles, pressures, and roadblocks faced by his peers, and helps look past those obstacles to see the bigger picture and help others achieve their dreams of practice ownership. One of the only, if not the onl...
069: How To Use Integrative Therapies To Care For Horses w/ Elizabeth Dooher
April 30, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBGet ready for all things horses as we are joined by Elizabeth Dooher, an equine veterinarian passionate about integrative therapies and helping horses around the world find healing. Elizabeth combines therapies such as chiropractic, acupuncture, rehabilitation, massage, laser therapy, nutrition and more and applies these treatments both at home in Vail, Colorado and abroad in countries like Egypt and Jordan. Today Elizabeth is diving into all things horses, acupuncture, and how she has found...
068: How To Help The Growing Need For Rural Large Animal Veterinarians w/ Kayle Austin
April 23, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBKayle Austin is a DVM, Large Animal Practitioner, 2017 CSU grad, and one of the first recipients in Colorado of the Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program. Today Kayle dives into the four-year commitment she made to work rurally with large animals in order to subsidize her student debt, and why it was one of the best decisions she has made so far. If you have ever been interested in the large animal world, particularly calf and cattle being raised for dairy, Kayle is the expert you ne...
067: How Mentorship Can Set You On The Path To Success w/ Dr. Adam Conroy
April 16, 2019 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBVeterinary medicine is made special by the people and connections you make throughout your career. Dr. Adam Conroy is a testament to this and is passionate about helping others embrace failure in order to find success. A small animal practitioner, successful practice owner, consultant and mentor, Dr. Conroy is all about having a vision and accomplishing your goals. Dr. Conroy believes that by aligning yourself with a strategic mentor, and learning skills of leadership and partnership, you ...
066: Financial Wellness Series: Part Two w/ Stith Keiser & Larry Alexander
April 09, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBWe are back for Part 2 of our Financial Wellness Series, and today we are diving into the specifics of practice ownership. Everything from how to find a practice, what to look for and how to get the money to buy in is on the table today as Stith Keiser rejoins us and gives us some tips on how to be successful in ownership. Stith believes in finding your ‘why’ in order to hold onto your passion and really make it as a lasting practice owner. In addition, he explains the importance of unders...
065: The Importance Of Empowering Female Leaders w/ Dr. Doug Aspros
April 02, 2019 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBFormer President of the AVMA, current Chief Veterinary Officer at Veterinary Practice Partners and founding board member of the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative (WVLADI), Dr. Doug Aspros has an impressive resume spanning many fields of veterinary medicine. Throughout his different positions, Doug noticed a lack of female representation in the board room. He decided to do something about it and helped create WVLADI as a response to this lack of diversity in veterinary comm...
064: The Importance Of Promoting Diversity In The Vet Community w/ Stephen Cital
March 26, 2019 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBStephen Cital is on a mission to bring veterinary technicians the respect they deserve while making some real money. An RVT specializing in anesthesia pain management, Stephen has a passion for promoting diversity in the veterinary space, as well as the use of cannabis as a legitimate therapeutic tool. Stephen combines a vast array of knowledge and topics to break down some of the barriers in our profession and is opening our eyes to a world of possibilities on today's episode. Everything ...