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My Veterinary Life
Tune in for inspiring stories from your colleagues across the profession. You’ll hear from guest veterinarians about the journeys, challenges—and often hilarious anecdotes—that got them to where they are today. Come away with a fresh look at our veterinary community and a renewed excitement to embrace your veterinary journey.
Episodes
- My Veterinary Life
Unconventional paths, student life, and leadership with Holli Heim
Holly Heim, a first-year student at Lincoln Memorial University’s Harrogate campus and local SAVMA chapter president-elect, is our guest this week. Holly's…
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Equine practice to state veterinarian with Dr. Kristin Haas
Dr. Kristin Haas, who served as the state veterinarian of Vermont for 17 years, is an avid contributor to organized veterinary medicine, and has a background…
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Confident by choice with Juan Bendaña, 2027 VLC keynote speaker
Juan Bendaña, the author of Confident by Choice and the keynote speaker for the 2027 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference, hosted by VLC Presenting Partner…
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Building community through rural mixed animal practice with Dr. Broc Mauch
Dr. Broc Mauch, a mixed animal associate veterinarian and the immediate past president of the South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association, is our guest on this…
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Anesthesiology and medical excellence with Dr. Kate Bailey
Dr. Kate Bailey, vice president of medical excellence and education at MedVet and a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist, is our guest this week. From…
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Infectious disease, academia, and Ask a Vet with Dr. Jane Sykes
Dr. Jane Sykes, the director of the Center of Continuing Professional Education, a small animal medicine professor at the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary…
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From mixed animal practice to canine rehabilitation with Dr. Miki Mannino
Dr. Miki Mannino, a canine rehabilitation therapist and owner of K-9 Kinetics Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy, is our guest on this week's episode. Dr…
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Discovering dentistry, mentorship, and leadership with Dr. Rachel Stading
Dr. Rachel Stading, a small animal associate veterinarian with special interests in dentistry and leadership development, is our guest on this week's episode…
- My Veterinary Life
Building the workplace you want to see with Charlotte Weir
Charlotte Weir, the vice president of partnerships for Roo, an online veterinary staffing and careers platform, the founder and co-owner of a small animal…
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Room to evolve with Dr. Beth Neuman
Dr. Beth Neuman, senior director of mentorship at NVA General Practice, is this week’s guest and this quarter’s featured guest. Dr. Neuman shares the twists…
- My Veterinary Life
Better every day with Dr. Bryan Clarke
Dr. Clarke, the president-elect of the American Animal Hospital Association, a co-owner of a small animal hospital, a diplomate of the American Board of…
- My Veterinary Life
Following curiosity with Dr. Keshe Chow
Dr. Keshe Chow, a board-certified specialist and bestselling author of fantasy, romance, and speculative fiction, is our guest this week. From cat-shy…
- My Veterinary Life
Redefining success with Dr. Kirsty Husby
Dr. Kirsty Husby, an equine surgeon with an MBA in Organizational Leadership who will soon be pursuing her PhD in Leadership Studies, is our guest this week…
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Stress as stimulus with Dr. John Younker
Dr. John Younker, MBA, a veterinary practice consultant, speaker, mentor, and former practice owner, is this week's guest. From launching his veterinary career…
- My Veterinary Life
Take the coffee with Dr. Jen Quammen
Dr. Jen Quammen, current AVMA president, relief veterinarian, chief veterinary officer of Otto, and co-founder of Veterinarian Coaching, is our guest this…
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Life, leadership, and AVMA with Dr. Diana Thomé
Dr. Diana Thomé, small animal practice owner and chair of AVMA's House Advisory Committee, is our guest on this week's podcast. She reflects on her journey…
- My Veterinary Life
Dipping your toe with Derek Maxwell, LVT
Derek Maxwell, a credentialed veterinary technician and co-owner of a mobile veterinary service, is our guest on this week's episode. Derek's open-mindedness…
- My Veterinary Life
Living your values with Dr. Emily Talkington
Dr. Emily Talkington, an international wildlife conservation veterinarian, a small animal relief veterinarian, and a passionate animal welfare advocate, is our…
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Connecting People, Pets, and Purpose with Dr. Amanda Donnelly
Dr. Amanda Donnelly, a veterinary consultant, award-winning speaker, and author of Leading and Managing Veterinary Teams, is this quarter's featured guest. She…
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Navigating Pregnancy and Beyond with Dr. Emily Singler
Dr. Emily Singler, the author of Pregnancy and Postpartum Considerations for the Veterinary Team, a content specialist for the American Animal Hospital…
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Mistakes Happen with Dr. Katherine Quesenberry
Dr. Katherine Quesenberry, chief medical officer at the Animal Medical Center, joins us for our "Mistakes Happen" series this week. In this series, we are…
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Mistakes Happen with Dr. Jim Orsini
Dr. Jim Orsini, an associate professor of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and co-editor of Equine Emergencies and Comparative Veterinary Anatomy: A…
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Mistakes Happen with Dr. Courtney Campbell
Dr. Courtney Campbell, a board-certified small animal surgeon, practice owner, author, and media correspondent, opens the personal stories for our "Mistakes…
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Introducing "Mistakes Happen" with Dr. Jen Brandt
Dr. Jen Brandt, AVMA's Director of Wellbeing, provides a research-based foundation for our exciting new series, "Mistakes Happen," on this week's show. She…
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Dream Jobs, Detours, and Disney with Dr. Mark Penning, 2026 AVMA Convention Keynote Speaker
Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Animals, Science, and Environment at Disney Experiences, is our guest this week and the speaker for the 2026 AVMA…
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JFT 3.0 Preview: Universal Design with Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti
Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti, an expert in disability inclusion, universal design, and accessibility, is our guest on this week's episode. Building from last week's…
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Inside Journey for Teams 3.0 with Latonia Craig, EdD
Latonia Craig, EdD, AVMA's chief of veterinary engagement and belonging, is our guest on this week's episode. She introduces us to the THRIVE Sessions, the…
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Answering the Call with Dr. Kristin Welch
Dr. Kristin Welch, a board-certified emergency and critical care specialist, is our guest on this week's episode. She takes us through her career path from…
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Finding Your Path(ology) with Dr. Olivia Patania
Dr. Olivia Patania, a Senior Investigative Pathologist at StageBio and a Consulting Hepatobiliary Pathologist at Texas A&M University, is our guest on this…
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From Cold Emails to Congress with Dr. Bailey Goff
Dr. Bailey Goff, the current George W. Bishop AVMA Congressional Fellow, is our guest on this week's episode. She discusses her path from aspiring clinician to…
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Realizing the Residency with Dr. Laura Weintraub
Dr. Laura Weintraub, a large animal associate veterinarian who recently completed her residency in Large Animal Emergency and Critical Care, is our guest on…
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The Art of Pathology with Dr. Timi Wu
Dr. Timi Wu, lecturer in the department of microbiology & immunology at Cornell University, shares his journey into veterinary pathology and parasitology…
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Work-life Symbiosis with Dr. Lindy O'Neal
Dr. Lindy O’Neal, small animal practice owner and AVMA's House Advisory Committee Chair, shares how mentorship and unexpected opportunities led her from…
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Finding Your Next Era in Vet Med with Dr. Naomi Hoyer
Dr. Naomi Hoyer, service head and associate professor of veterinary dentistry and oral surgery at Colorado State University, is our guest on this week's…
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Opportunities in Organized Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Sara Verghis
Dr. Sara Verghis, an equine associate veterinarian, concludes our Opportunities in Organized Veterinary Medicine mini-series this week, speaking to the…
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Opportunities in Organized Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Brennan Pitard
Dr. Brennan Pitard, a small animal practice owner, continues our Opportunities in Organized Veterinary Medicine mini-series this week, speaking to the…
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Opportunities in Organized Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Karen Cross
Dr. Karen Cross, a small animal associate veterinarian, begins our Opportunities in Organized Veterinary Medicine mini-series this week, speaking to the…
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Take the Risk with Dr. Carolyn Luther
This quarter's featured guest, Dr. Carolyn Luther, Professional Veterinary Affairs Senior Manager, East Region at Hill’s Pet Nutrition, shares her fascinating…
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Professional Always with Dr. Gayle Leith
Dr. Gayle Leith, associate professor at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine, joins the show this week to share her journey from a…
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Be Kind and Be Brave with Drs. Kristin Jankowski and Sheena Warman
Dr. Kristin Jankowski, Director of Veterinary Services at Open Door Veterinary Collective, and Dr. Sheena Warman, Professor of Veterinary Education and Deputy…
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S.O.A.P. for Success with Dr. Stephanie West
Dr. Stephanie West, small and large animal practitioner, practice manager, educator, consultant, and now author, joins the podcast this week. She describes how…
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Veterinary Technician Integration in Practice with Dr. Marty Betts and Heather Hopkinson
Dr. Marty Betts, a small animal practitioner in Charlottesville, VA, and Heather Hopkinson, a credentialed veterinary technician at North Carolina State…
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Kindness, Community, and Conservation: An Update with Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, small animal veterinarian, author, stand-up comedian, and TV star, returns to the show this week to share an update on his memoir, It…
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Can You Do Something: An Update with Dr. Jon Geller
Dr. Jon Geller, emergency veterinarian and founder of the Street Dog Coalition, returns to the podcast this week to share how his relief efforts have evolved…
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Finding Your Fit: Talking Career Coaching with Amanda Fark
Amanda Fark, AVMA's Assistant Director of Veterinary Career Services, joins the show as this quarter's featured guest for a conversation about career coaching…
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400 Episodes: A Farewell with Dr. Marci Kirk
This special 400th episode is a heartfelt farewell to podcast founder Dr. Marci Kirk. In her final episode as co-host, Marci shares candid memories from the…
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Student Loan Updates with Paul Garrard
Because student loans are a part of veterinary life for many of us, student loan expert Paul Garrard joins us this week for an in-depth yet approachable…
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Compassion and Compression with Mary Emfinger
Mary Emfinger, a third-year veterinary student at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, joins us on the show this week for an inspiring episode. She shares…
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A Compassionate Calling with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk
Dr. Marie Holowaychuk returns to the show this week to discuss her new book, A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian, which explores…
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The Art of Writing a Book with Dr. Kemba Marshall
This week we are featuring returning guest, Dr. Kemba Marshall to discuss her new book on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in veterinary medicine. Dr…
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Advancing Belonging & Engagement at AVMA with Dr. Latonia Craig
Dr. Latonia Craig, AVMA’s Chief Veterinary Engagement and Belonging Officer, joins us to explore why fostering a sense of connection, motivation, and inclusion…
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The Journey to Becoming a Veterinary Death Doula with Dr. Ken Gorczyca
Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Ken Gorczyca about his pioneering work in end-of-life care for animals. Dr. Gorczyca…
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The Power of Choice with Dr. Jennifer Edwards
Dr. Jennifer Edwards, currently a leadership and energy coach and previously a small animal practice owner, is our guest this week on the My Veterinary Life…
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Shaking the Walls with Megan Gerhardt- 2026 VLC Keynote
Megan Gerhardt, the founder of Gentelligence®, is our guest on this week’s episode of the My Veterinary Life® podcast. Megan will be the keynote speaker for…
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Pain Management and Career Management with Dr. Bonnie Wright
Dr. Bonnie Wright shares her journey to becoming a veterinary anesthesiologist, pain specialist, and educator in this week's My Veterinary Life podcast…
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From Mentorship to Textbook: The Journey of Two Veterinary Innovators in Anatomy Education with Drs. Orsini and Grenager
Our guests on this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast are Drs. James Orsini and Nora Grenager, co-authors of Comparative Veterinary Anatomy: A Clinical…
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AVMA Government Relations Externship and Beyond with Dr. Jacey Cerda
Dr. Jacey Cerda, a postdoctoral fellow in biodiversity conservation and emergency response, is this week's guest on the My Veterinary Life podcast. Dr. Cerda…
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Navigating the Waters of Aquatic Medicine with Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig
Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig, a zoological medicine resident (aquatic focus) at North Carolina State University, shares her unique journey from aspiring marine…
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The Journey to Becoming a Veterinary Dermatologist with Dr. Joya Griffin
Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Joya Griffin. Dr. Griffin is a veterinary dermatologist and star of National Geographic’s…
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The Heartbeat of Vet Med: Embracing the Highs and Lows of General Practice with Dr. Jon Cudiamat
Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Jon Cudiamat. Dr. Cudiamat is a small animal general practitioner in the Chicago suburbs…