Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey

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...

Welcome to episode #35 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, Dr. Dan Phillips from Mission Pet Health shares his journey to veterinary medicine, and how he went from a small animal rotation internship to building Vet Mentor Solutions to becoming a medical...

Welcome to episode #34 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 Tiana O'Neill joins me for a deeply honest conversation about navigating veterinary school as a mother, and what it really takes to balance both. Tiana shares what h...

Welcome to episode #33 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 conversation, Dr. Cecere breaks down what pathologists actually do, how pathology connects to clinical practice, and why understanding disease at a deeper level can make you a stronger veterinarian, no ma...

Welcome to episode #32 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, Dr. Cassie Wagner shares her unique journey from human nursing into veterinary medicine and how she built a career that bridges both worlds. After earning her DVM and MPH from the Virginia-Maryla...

Welcome to episode #31 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 take listeners inside the curriculum at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, breaking down what vet school actually looks like day to day. From the structure of the core curric...

Welcome to episode #30 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 sit down with veterinary student Eric Marker to break down everything you need to know about veterinary externships, including how to find them, how to choose the right ones, and how to actuall...

Welcome to episode #29 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 sit down with fourth-year veterinary student Alison Lynch for an honest, practical conversation about preparing for the NAVLE (North American Veterinary Licensing Examination). Alison shares ho...

Welcome to episode #28 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 Dr. Carla Savage for a powerful conversation about what it really means to build a unique and nonlinear career in veterinary medicine. Dr. Savage joined the Virginia-Maryland College...

Welcome to episode #27 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. Emergency medicine certainly has a reputation, and not all of it is accurate. In this episode, I sit down with emergency veterinarians Dr. Cassale, Dr. Germain, and Dr. Robyn Hahn for an honest panel discussion u...

Welcome to episode #26 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 Dr. Bobbi Conner to the podcast to discuss common misconceptions about ER medicine, the realities of training, and what students actually need to succeed in ER and ICU settings. Dr. Conner also...

Welcome to episode #25 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. Vet school is intense, but does it have to consume everything ? Is there life outside of vet school? In this episode of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey , we talk honestly about what it looks like to live a full life...

Welcome to episode #24 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 sit down with  Dr. Virginia Edwards, Assistant Professor at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, known for her dedication to teaching surgical skills, supporting community prac...

Welcome to episode #23 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 Dr. Robyn Hahn, a veterinarian whose career path truly showcases the diversity of what’s possible in vet med. From equine practice to emergency medicine and leadership at Veterinary...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes a brief mention of suicide in veterinary medicine. Welcome to episode #22 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  Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey , I sit down with Dr. Tim Loonam—veterinarian, Army veteran, hospital fou...

Welcome to episode #21 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 Eric Marker, a third year veterinary student at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine whose path to vet school was far from straightforward. In college, Eric learned...

Welcome to episode #20 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 Emi Jones, current third year veterinary student at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, whose path to veterinary school is anything but ordinary. From her beginnin...

Welcome to episode #19 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 my first solo episode, I'll be sharing the 10 tips, tricks and lessons I've learned that have helped me survive and thrive (mostly) in veterinary school. Whether you are just beginning your first year of veter...