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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
From Scalpels to Spreadsheets: Dr. Chris Doherty's Journey in Veterinary Economics
Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Chris Doherty, the Assistant Director for Strategic Business Research and Outreach at the…
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Transformative Experiences in Veterinary Leadership and Outreach with Raven Washington
Out guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Raven Washington, a veterinary student at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine…
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Sharks, Hamilton and Coffee with Dr. Jessi Farris
Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Jessi Farris, Vice President of Campus Relations and Clinical Recruiting at Heartland…
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The Road to AVMA President and Beyond with Dr. Rena Carlson
Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Rena Carlson, the immediate past president of the AVMA. Dr. Carlson shares her unexpected…
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Finding Your Place and Space within Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Mo Miller
Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Mo Miller, a recent graduate veterinarian at a small animal hospital in Chicago. Dr…
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Put me in Coach- A Career Conversation with Dr. Julie Cappel
In this episode of the My Veterinary Life podcast, Dr. Julie Cappel shares her multifaceted career journey, from practicing veterinary medicine with small…
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How to be an Upstander and Stay Interviews
This is our final installment of our three-part mini-series highlighting topics that will be covered in AVMA's Journey for Teams Educational Sharpenings. In…
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Perspective Taking and "What if I Say the Wrong Thing?"
This is part two of our three-part mini-series, where we are focusing on Educational Sharpenings, a new program within AVMA's Journey for Teams. To share…
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Self-Awareness and Reducing Emotional Reactivity
We are kicking off a three-part mini-series focusing on Educational Sharpenings, a new program within AVMA's Journey for Teams. To share information on these…
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Behind the Scenes: Dr. Mike Adkesson's Journey from Zoo Veterinarian to Zoo CEO
Our guest on this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Mike Adkesson, President and CEO of Brookfield Zoo. Dr. Adkesson recounts his journey from a…
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A Horse, Of Course: Dr. Chrissie Schneider's Journey through Equine Veterinary Medicine
Our guest on this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Chrissie Schneider. Dr. Schneider shares her transition from an equine medicine internship to…
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From Argentina to the United States with Dr. Manuela Suarez
Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Manuela Suarez. Dr. Suarez graduated from veterinary school in Argentina and practiced…
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Exploring the Impact of Advanced Education Opportunities on Veterinary Practice
In this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast, co-hosts Drs. Marci Kirk and Annie Chavent discuss the advantages of pursuing advanced education opportunities…
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Pawsitively Flexible: The Life of a Relief Veterinarian with Dr. Emily Nutt
In this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Emily Nutt, an area clinical lead at IndeVets. Dr. Nutt shares her career journey from an…
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Spreading Joy and Fun through Social Media and Connection with Sarah Parsons
In this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast, Dr. Marci Kirk talks with Sarah Parsons, a licensed veterinary technician with a popular social media presence…
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From Belugas to Sea Otters to Paperwork and so much more with Dr. Karisa Tang
In this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Karisa Tang. Dr. Tang is the Vice President of Animal Health at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago…
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From Heifer International to Veterinary School: Kyle Barron's Journey
In this episode of the My Veterinary Life podcast, we chat with Kyle Barron, a second-year vet student at Purdue University. Kyle discusses his early interest…
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From SAVMA President to AVMA President Elect and much more in between with Dr. Sandra Faeh
In this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast, we are chatting with Dr. Sandra Faeh, AVMA President Elect and Chief Veterinary Officer at NVA. Throughout the…
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One Path to Veterinary Leadership with Dr. Erin Casey
In this episode of "My Veterinary Life," co-hosts Dr. Marci Kirk and Dr. Annie Chavent chat with guest Dr. Erin Casey about her path to veterinary medicine and…
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Introducing AVMA JobFIT with Dr. Kevin Dajka and Amanda Fark
In this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast we are joined by AVMA’s very own Dr. Kevin Dajka and Amanda Fark. They are here to discuss a new resource for…
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Exploring Non-Clinical Careers in Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Ricky Walther
In this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast, co-hosts Drs. Annie Chavent and Marci Kirk interview Dr. Ricky Walther, a 2020 UC Davis graduate. Dr. Walther is…
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The Paw-some Path to Practice Ownership with Dr. Wesley Clendinen
Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Wesley Clendinen, a recent veterinary graduate and new practice owner. Dr. Clendinen…
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Empowering Veterinary Professionals: Engaging in Advocacy with Dr. Lindsey Hornickel
In this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast, Dr. Lindsey Hornickel discusses the importance of advocacy in the veterinary field. She shares how her career…
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From Stethoscope to Strategy: Dr. Christine Heinz-Loomer’s Journey through Veterinary Medicine
In this podcast episode, co-hosts Drs. Annie Chavent and Dr. Marci Kirk interview Dr. Christine Heinz-Loomer, a senior global strategic marketing lead at…
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How Did a Finance Background Lead Dr. Brett Shorenstein to Veterinary Medicine?
Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Brett Shorenstein, co-founder of Veterinary Innovative Partners. Dr. Schottenstein…
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An Introduction to the Veterinary Hope Foundation
In this episode of "My Veterinary Life Podcast, we are joined by Drs. Elizabeth Chosa and Laurie Fonken to discuss the Veterinary Hope Foundation. This…
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Finding Your Place in Veterinary Medicine: Dr. Rebekah Mack's Inspiring Message
In this podcast episode, Dr. Rebekah Mack, a specialist in small animal internal medicine, shares her journey into veterinary medicine, overcoming…
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The Next Right Steps in Finances with Florida Veterinary Advisors, CJ Burnett and Tom Seeko
In the final installment of New Year, New Ideas our focus is on finances. We are joined by Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett of Florida Veterinary Advisors and the…
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Introducing MentorVet Connect with Dr. Addie Reinhard and Scott MacKenzie
We continue our series of New Year, New Ideas with MentorVet Connect. Today we are joined by Dr. Addie Reinhard, MentorVet Founder and CEO and Scott MacKenzie…
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Revolutionizing Equine Veterinary Care: Creative On-Call Solutions with Drs. Jenna Donaldson and Callie Fogle
In the second installment of New Year New Ideas, co-hosts Drs. Annie Chavent and Marci Kirk talk are joined by two very special guests, Drs. Jenna Donaldson…
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Unleashing the Power of DEI: The Journey for Teams Program with Dr. Latonia Craig
In our first installment of New Year New Ideas, co-hosts Dr. Marci Kirk and Dr. Annie Chavent discuss the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)…
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Veterinary Medicine with a Twist: Dr. Kim Yore's Unique Path to IDEXX
In this episode of "My Veterinary Life," Dr. Annie Chavent interviews Dr. Kim Yore, a small animal internist and medical affairs specialist at IDEXX. Dr. Yore…
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Introduction to Spectrum of Care with PLIT Trust Veterinarian Dr. Kara Escutia
Welcome to this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast. We are joined by returning guest, Dr. Kara Escutia. Dr. Escutia is a Trust Veterinarian with…
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From Colics to Cures: Dr. Linda Black's Mission to Transform Veterinary Medicine
In this podcast episode, co-hosts Dr. Annie Chavent and Dr. Marci Kirk interview Dr. Linda Black, CEO of Gallant Therapeutics. They discuss Dr. Black's career…
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Finding Purpose and Passion in Veterinary Medicine: Dr. Steve Oehley’s Story
In this episode, Dr. Steve Oehley, founder of Next Step Vet, shares his journey from being a clinical veterinarian to a career coach. He discusses the…
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Time is Finite: Dr. Jen Chatfield's Insights on Maximizing Opportunities in Vet Med
In this podcast episode, Dr. Chatfield shares her journey from considering a career as a flight attendant to becoming an associate veterinarian at a local zoo…
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Learning to Embrace Change and the Unknown with Dr. Ariana Anderson
Ariana Anderson, DVM, joins us as our special guest in this episode. Dr. Anderson, a relief veterinarian, shares with us her unique experiences even from early…
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The Incredible World of Poultry with Dr. Andres Montoya
Our guest today is a Dr. Andres Montoya. He is currently the Associate Director, Technical Services Poultry at Merck Animal Health. We discuss his wide-ranging…
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An AVMA Headquarters Externship with Megan Kellen
Our guest this week just finished her externship with the AVMA. Megan Kellen, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Candidate at Iowa State University, gives us her…
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Data, Insights and Outcomes in Vet Med with Dr. Jason Nickell
This episode’s special guest is Jason Nickell, DVM, PhD, DACVPM. Dr. Jason is the Director of Insights and Outcomes at Merck Animal Health. We learn how he…
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The Evolution of USDA Veterinarians with Drs. Annette Chapman and Simone Tomlinson
In this episode, Dr. Annette Chapman and Dr. Simone Tomlinson share their experiences as USDA veterinarians. They discuss the various aspects of their job…
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Soaking Up All that Vet Med has to Offer with Dr. Lowell Midla
Our guest for this episode is Lowell Midla, VMD, MS, a Cattle Technical Services Veterinarian at Merck Animal Health. Growing up on a cattle farm we hear how…
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Charting Your Own Course with Dr. Andy Roark
Our guest this episode is the one and only Dr. Andy Roark. He is a practicing veterinarian, international speaker, author, media personality, the founder of…
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Internship Series- Large Animal Rotating Internship with Dr. Jeff Olivarez
Dr. Jeff Olivarez returns to the podcast to give us his dos and don’ts of internship. Now an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Agricultural Animal Medicine…
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From Improv to Vet Med with Dr. Matt Asciutto
Matt Asciutto, DVM is our guest, and we learn so much from him! He is an ER overnight relief vet, a dad, a podcast host, a songwriter, and an author. According…
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Internship Series- Lab Animal Residency with Dr. Jessica Plunkard
Wrapping up our internship series with deep diving into the lab animal specialty. Our guest, Jessica Plunkard, DVM, MPH, did her Lab Animal Residency at Johns…
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Internship Series- Zoo Medicine with Drs. Rachel Turner and Liandrie Swanepoel
Continuing our internship series, this episode we talk about all things zoo medicine internship and residency with Dr. Rachel Tuner and Dr. Liandrie Swanepoel…
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Internship Series- Equine Internship with Dr. Shireen Zolghadri
As we continue in our internship series, our guest for this episode is Dr. Shireen Zolghadri and she shares her experience pursuing an equine internship. We…
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Internship Series- Small Animal Rotating Internship with Dr. Emily Tincher
We are kicking off a new series, all about internships. Dr. Emily Tincher is the current Sr. Director of Pet Health at Nationwide Pet and our first guest of…
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Talking Artificial Intelligence with IDEXX Vets Drs. Megan Skeffington and Christy Michael
This week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcasts features two very special guests. We are joined by Drs. Megan Skeffington and Christy Michael to talk about…
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Chatting with AAVSB's Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Beth Venit
Buckle in as we chase passions with Beth Venit, VMD, MPH, DACVPM! As a late bloomer, we hear how she tried it all from park ranger, marine biologist, to…
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A Student Externship at the AVMA with Cathy Santos
Cathy Santos, a student at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, is our guest for this episode. We refer to her as “our Cathy” as she is a student…
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A Conversation with Mariana Atencio
Our guest for this episode is one of the keynote speakers at the 2023 AVMA Convention. Mariana Atencio is a Peabody award-winning journalist, best-selling…
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Follow Your Instincts and Your Passion with Dr. Caleb Frankel
Our special guest for this episode is Dr. Caleb Frankel, Founder/CEO of Instinct Science, ER Veterinarian, and Author/Speaker. We hear how he became passionate…
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Vet Debt Session with Dr. Elaina Petrone
This is our quarterly vet debt session and our guest is Dr. Elaina Petrone, DVM and owner at Long Branch Animal Hospital. As a graduate from the University of…
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A Big Beautiful Career with Dr. Elliott Garber
In this episode we talk to Dr. Elliot Garber. He is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, author, public health practitioner, and Army officer. A Tuft's graduate with…
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Choosing Grace and Kindness in Veterinary Medicine with Theo Berlanga
Our guest for this episode is Theo Berlanga, current veterinarian student at the University of Illinois. We hear their moving story and all the ways to…
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Mice, Marine Mammals and Much More with Dr. Claire Simeone
Claire Simeone, DVM, marine mammal veterinarian and founder of Sea Change Health is our guest for this episode. She recalls her childhood with supportive…
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Exploring Mentorship and Joy in Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Dani Rabwin
Our special guest for this episode is Dani Rabwin, DVM, the Founder/CEO of Ready, Vet, Go! We find out how she juggles clinical medicine, emergency medicine…
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Outreach Programs: A Day at Central High Magnet Career Acadmey
This episode we bring you some heavyweight guests: Latonia Craig, Ed.D. Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at the AVMA, Brigette Dean-Hines, DVM…