Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey

Welcome to episode #60 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Join me for some positive affirmations before taking the NAVLE. Listen to this before taking the NAVLE. YOU HAVE GOT THIS!!!!!! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review, it help...

Welcome to episode #59 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Can you tell the difference between feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)? In this episode, we’ll work through transmission routes, diagnostic testing, and the differences between p...

Welcome to episode #58 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Think you know poultry viral diseases? In Part 2, we’ll work through three high-yield diseases you need to recognize for the NAVLE:  infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT), virulent Newcastle disease, and highly path...

Welcome to episode #57 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Can you tell the difference between  Type I, II, III, and IV hypersensitivity reactions ? In this episode, we’ll break down the  four types of hypersensitivity  using clinical examples, including anaphylaxis, IMH...

Welcome to episode #56 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Can you tell the difference between  hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s)  and  hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s) ? In this NAVLE Nugget, we’ll work through clinical cases and break down the key differences between the...

Welcome to episode #55 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Test your avian medicine knowledge with four NAVLE pet bird diseases:  Pacheco’s disease, chlamydiosis, psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD), and proventricular dilatation disease (PDD) . We’ll work through...

Welcome to episode #54 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Think you know rabbit medicine? Test yourself with four cases covering  tularemia, RHDV2, Tyzzer’s disease, and uterine adenocarcinoma . We’ll walk through the key clinical clues, diagnosis, treatment, and preven...

Welcome to episode #53 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. In Part 1 of our Viral Poultry Diseases series, we review Marek’s disease, infectious bursal disease (Gumboro disease), and infectious bronchitis. We’ll break down the  cause, transmission, clinical signs, lesion...

Welcome to episode #52 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. In this episode, we review five important ferret diseases:  adrenal gland disease, insulinoma, lymphoma, epizootic catarrhal enteritis (ECE), and canine distemper virus. We’ll break down the signalment, hallmark...

Welcome to episode #51 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. In  Bovine Abortions Part 2 (link to part 1 below!), we continue our review of important causes of bovine abortion with  BVDV, Brucella abortus , Leptospira, and Epizootic Bovine Abortion (EBA) . We’ll cover the...

Welcome to episode #50 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. In this episode of  NAVLE Nuggets , we review four important infectious diseases of chickens:  fowl cholera, infectious coryza, Mycoplasma gallisepticum (chronic respiratory disease), and infectious laryngotrache...

Welcome to episode #49 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Starting veterinary school is exciting, but figuring out what you actually need to bring, buy, and pack can feel overwhelming (and expensive!). In this episode of, we’re breaking down  everything you actually nee...

Welcome to episode #48 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. In this episode of  NAVLE Nuggets , we're tackling four of the most important infectious causes of arthritis in pigs:  Glaesserella parasuis, Streptococcus suis, Mycoplasma hyorhinis, and Mycoplasma hyosynovi...

Welcome to episode #47 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. In this episode, I'm joined by  Brandon Duncan , a rising second-year veterinary student at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM), as we share the advice we wish every incoming veterinary s...

Welcome to episode #46 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. In this episode of  NAVLE Nuggets , we're breaking down four important  reportable ovine/caprine diseases :  Scrapie, Border Disease, Bluetongue, and Heartwater Disease . Learn the hallmark clinical signs, tr...

Welcome to episode #45 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. In this episode, we differentiate Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE), Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis (VEE), and West Nile Virus . We'll break down each disease's cause, t...

Welcome to episode #44 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Through clinical cases, memory tricks, and quiz questions, you'll learn how to differentiate five of the most important abortion diseases in cattle:  Trichomoniasis ( Tritrichomonas foetus ), Campylobacterios...

Welcome to episode #43 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. In this episode, you'll learn how to differentiate the six major equine parasites every veterinary student should know:  small strongyles (cyathostomins), large strongyles ( Strongylus vulgaris ), tapeworms (...

Welcome to episode #42 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. In this episode, you'll learn how to differentiate  canine and feline heartworm disease  and understand why these infections look so different between species. We'll cover the life cycle of Dirofilaria im...

Welcome to episode #41 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. In this episode, we break down four of the most common causes of feline upper respiratory disease:  Feline Herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1), Feline Calicivirus (FCV), Bordetella bronchiseptica, and Chlamydia felis. If you&#...

Welcome to episode #40 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Applying to veterinary school or scholarships and feeling unsure about how to ask for a letter of recommendation? You're not alone. In this episode, we break down The 5 C's of Securing a Strong Letter of...

Welcome to episode #39 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Join us for the first installment of  NAVLE Nuggets , a fun, and informative veterinary medicine review series designed for veterinary students preparing for exams, clinics, and the NAVLE. In this episode, we bre...

Welcome to episode #38 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. In this special solo episode, Grace shares the lessons, surprises, and realities she wishes someone had told her before starting veterinary school. Whether you're a pre-vet getting ready to start your veterin...

Welcome to episode #37 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Today, we welcome Cole Shapiro back to the podcast. As a recent graduate of the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Cole joins us for a discussion on the new 2026 VMCAS guidelines for the veterinary...

Welcome to episode #36 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. In this episode, first year veterinary student at VMCVM Tiana O'Neill returns to the show to explore a side of veterinary medicine that often sparks strong opinions, but deserves more open conversation: the i...