My Veterinary Life

We are excited to feature another bonus episode form the SAVMA Unleashed Series. SAVMA Unleashed is hosted by SAVMA student leaders, offering an honest and upbeat look into the daily lives of veterinary students. In this inspiring episode, we chat with Amelia Sitzes, a remarkable non-traditional veterinary student who overcame the odds to follow her passion for veterinary medicine. Amelia shares h...

This month we are starting a series called “Leading from Where You Are.” Throughout these episodes, we are diving deep into leadership within the veterinary field, exploring it from various perspectives—whether you're a seasoned practitioner, a student, or an expert in leadership. We’ll discuss why it’s crucial to embrace leadership no matter where you are in your career, reflecting on lessons we’...

This month we are starting a series called “Leading from Where You Are.” Throughout these episodes, we are diving deep into leadership within the veterinary field, exploring it from various perspectives—whether you're a seasoned practitioner, a student, or an expert in leadership. We’ll discuss why it’s crucial to embrace leadership no matter where you are in your career, reflecting on lessons we’...

This month we are starting a series called “Leading from Where You Are.” Throughout these episodes, we are diving deep into leadership within the veterinary field, exploring it from various perspectives—whether you're a seasoned practitioner, a student, or an expert in leadership. We’ll discuss why it’s crucial to embrace leadership no matter where you are in your career, reflecting on lessons we’...

This month we are starting a series called “Leading from Where You Are.” Throughout these episodes, we are diving deep into leadership within the veterinary field, exploring it from various perspectives—whether you're a seasoned practitioner, a student, or an expert in leadership. We’ll discuss why it’s crucial to embrace leadership no matter where you are in your career, reflecting on lessons we’...

This month we are starting a series called “Leading from Where You Are.” Throughout these episodes, we are diving deep into leadership within the veterinary field, exploring it from various perspectives—whether you're a seasoned practitioner, a student, or an expert in leadership. We’ll discuss why it’s crucial to embrace leadership no matter where you are in your career, reflecting on lessons we’...

Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Connie De Haan. Dr. De Haan is a board-certified radiologist with IDEXX. She shares her unconventional journey into veterinary medicine, beginning with her initial interest in forestry and wildlife. She discusses her hands-on experiences that led her to veterinary medicine and her eventual specialization in radiology. The conver...

Dr. Sally Colgan, president of the Australian Veterinary Association, shares her journey on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life podcast, highlighting her experiences in as an equine surgeon, her work on projects like a kangaroo sterilization program, and ultimately her career transition to organized veterinary medicine. Dr. Colgan emphasizes professional development, the significance of poli...

Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Shannon Bray, a small animal internist and medical manager at IDEXX. Dr. Bray shares her wandering journey into veterinary medicine, emphasizing the importance of exploring diverse opportunities and experiences. She offers four key pieces of advice: surround yourself with supportive voices, remain open to learning, embrace your...

In this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast, we are joined by Mr. Randolph Legg. Mr. Legg is the President and Head of Commercial Business at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA. He shares his personal journey and commitment to belonging in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, authenticity, and setting long-term goals. He highlights actionable steps for fostering an inc...

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...

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...