My Veterinary Life

We are excited to feature a new bonus series called SAVMA Unleashed. This will be hosted by SAVMA student leaders and offer an honest and upbeat insight into the day-to-day lives of vet students. From mastering challenging couresework to balancing practical skills and self-care, this series will highlight tips on staying successful, active and motiviated while enjoying the journey. In this episode...

This month we are excited to feature a series called Exploring Vet Med Intersectionality. This is our veterinary take on the sociological concept of intersectionality, which looks at how various social identities interact and impact an individual's experience. We'll be highlighting the stories of individuals from underrepresented communities working in underserved areas of that med, and how their...

This month we are excited to feature a series called Exploring Vet Med Intersectionality. This is our veterinary take on the sociological concept of intersectionality, which looks at how various social identities interact and impact an individual's experience. We'll be highlighting the stories of individuals from underrepresented communities working in underserved areas of that med, and how their...

This month we are excited to feature a series called Exploring Vet Med Intersectionality. This is our veterinary take on the sociological concept of intersectionality, which looks at how various social identities interact and impact an individual's experience. We'll be highlighting the stories of individuals from underrepresented communities working in underserved areas of that med, and how their...

Youssef Tantawy, a second-year veterinary student at the University of Glasgow, is our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast. Youssef shares his unique journey into the world of veterinary medicine, reflecting on the cultural differences he has observed between the UK and the US. He recounts his enriching international placements and experiences as a SAVMA delegate, both of wh...

Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Michelle Schack, a dairy veterinarian and she is here to discuss her journey in large animal practice. Dr. Schack shares her early interest in veterinary medicine, her experiences post-graduation, and the structure of her workdays. She highlights the physical demands and evolving roles in dairy medicine, emphasizing the importan...

Our guests on this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast are Drs. Julie Hunt and Jeremy Delcambre who join us to discuss the AAVMC Guidelines for the Use of Animals in Veterinary Education. They were both members of the international task force that created the guidelines and the handbook recently published on this topic. Throughout the conversation we discuss what it was like to work on these doc...

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Elizabeth Johnson Million. Dr. Johnson Million is the Director of Veterinary Outreach at the International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA), better known as the folks who create and administer the NAVLE. She helps demystify common misconceptions and questions around this test, including how the questions are created and ways to volunteer to help create...

This episode of My Veterinary Life podcast is a special takeover focused on the upcoming AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC), hosted by previous student attendees, Lily Smith and Taylor Barton. They discuss the “top 7” benefits of the conference, including networking, scholarship opportunities, and exploring diverse career paths. We hope to encourage all listeners to attend the VLC for per...

Today we have a bonus episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast. We are joined by two special guests Drs. Melanie Marsden and Jennifer Bosler to discuss the proposed creation of a new Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA). During the conversation we discuss what a proposed VPA is, why this is important timing in Colorado and much more. We appreciate you listening in on this important topic. Remember...

This week we are concluding our three-part miniseries with a focus on wellbeing. In previous episodes we discussed working with mental health professionals along with different credentials and what they mean. We also covered financial wellbeing. We are joined this week by Dr. Kerry Karaffa. Dr. Karaffa is a licensed psychologist and the Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator at the University of M...

In this episode, we are continue a three-part miniseries focused on wellbeing and the topic of the day is financial wellbeing! We are joined by Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett of Smart Vet Financial Podcast and Florida Veterinary Advisor to share their insights on improving your relationship with finances and to discuss the impact this has on your wellbeing. We discuss small steps you can take to have bi...

This week we are starting a new mini-series that will focus on wellbeing. Throughout these three episodes we will cover topics such as working with mental health professionals, financial wellbeing and highlighting research from mental health professionals within veterinary schools. To help us jump start these incredible conversations, we are joined by Francessca Tocco. She is a licensed clinical s...

This week we conclude the “We Don’t Talk About…,” series where we have been exploring some often-undiscussed challenges in vet med. We previously discussed topics such as board complaints, leaving an internship, and not passing NAVLE on the first try. The goal of these conversations is to reduce the stigma around these experiences and to share resources for listeners who may find themselves going...

This month, we’re featuring a new series called, “We Don’t Talk About…,” exploring some often-undiscussed challenges in vet med. We’ll be discussing topics such as not passing NAVLE on the first round, board complaints, and the actual root causes of Imposter Syndrome. The goal of these conversations is to reduce the stigma around these experiences and to share resources for listeners who may find...

This month, we’re featuring a new series called, “We Don’t Talk About…,” exploring some often-undiscussed challenges in vet med. We’ll be discussing topics such as board complaints, leaving an internship, and the actual root causes of Imposter Syndrome. The goal of these conversations is to reduce the stigma around these experiences and to share resources for listeners who may find themselves goin...

This month, we’re featuring a new series called, “We Don’t Talk About…,” exploring some often-undiscussed challenges in vet med. We’ll be discussing topics such as not passing NAVLE on the first round, leaving an internship, and the actual root causes of Imposter Syndrome. The goal of these conversations is to reduce the stigma around these experiences and to share resources for listeners who may...

This month, we’re featuring a new series called, “We Don’t Talk About…,” exploring some often-undiscussed challenges in vet med. We’ll be discussing topics such as not passing NAVLE on the first round, leaving an internship, and the actual root causes of Imposter Syndrome. The goal of these conversations is to reduce the stigma around these experiences and to share resources for listeners who may...

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 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Dr. Doherty shares his journey from small animal private practice to a focus on veterinary economics and business. He discusses the differences between veterinary education in Canada and the U...

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. Raven shares her journey into veterinary medicine, overcoming a fear of animals and discovering her passion for animal welfare during college. She discusses her transformative experiences at the Veterinary Leadership Experience (VLE) and her...

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 Veterinary Partners. Dr. Farris shares her journey from aspiring shark veterinarian to small animal general practice, and eventually pursuing an MBA. She emphasizes the importance of networking, intentional career decisions, and a growth mindse...

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 journey to AVMA leadership, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities and the support she received along the way. She discusses the roles of president-elect and immediate past president, and the different ways to balance personal...

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. Miller shares their journey to becoming a veterinarian, highlighting their early passion for animal care and some of the speedbumps encountered along the way. They discuss their involvement with the Pride Veterinary Medical Community and their c...

In this episode of the My Veterinary Life podcast, Dr. Julie Cappel shares her multifaceted career journey, from practicing veterinary medicine with small animals, avians, and exotics to becoming a life coach. She recounts her early inspiration from a sixth-grade teacher and her path to practice ownership, where she learned valuable leadership skills and the importance of aligning with one's ethic...

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 this episode, we are focusing on how to be an upstander and stay interviews. We are joined by Dr. Latonia Craig, AVMA’s Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer and Dr. Jen Brandt, AVMA’s Director of Member Wellbeing and Diversity Initia...