Grace Gaynor

Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey

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Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey is your front-row seat to the fast-paced, emotional, and often hilarious life as a veterinary student. This podcast pulls back the curtain on the highs, lows, and in-betweens of veterinary school. Whether you’re a pet parent, aspiring vet, or just curious about what happens in veterinary school, join us for real and relatable tales from the DVM Journey.

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Grace Gaynor

Episodes

Rotation Real Talk with Paige Stanley 25.08.2025 45:09

Welcome to episode #18 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, Paige Stanley returns to discuss our first summer of clinical rotations. We dive into everything we learned this summer and easy tips and tricks that can help you survive clinics. Whether you're...

Exploring Veterinary Ophthalmology with Dr. Renata Ramos, DVM, DACVO 04.08.2025 20:05

Welcome to episode #17 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. Renata Ramos, a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist and associate professor at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Ramos walks us through her journe...

Business Ownership with Kipp Gaynor 28.07.2025 38:04

Welcome to episode #16 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, I’m interviewing my dad, Kipp Gaynor, to provide you with insight on business ownership. Kipp Gaynor is a structural engineer who's spent decades building and managing a successful small engineering firm....

How To Study in Veterinary School with Allie Kaloss, PhD 07.07.2025 37:51

Welcome to episode #15 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 continuing our series of How To in Veterinary School! In this episode, I’m joined by my close friend Allie Kaloss for an honest and insightful conversation about how to thrive academically in veterinary...

The Personal Statement with Cole Shapiro 16.06.2025 40:37

Welcome to episode #14 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 meet Cole Shapiro, current fourth year veterinary student at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Cole shares how his passion for veterinary medicine began at a young age and how he is...

Scrubbed in: with Shannon LaMastra 09.06.2025 32:54

Welcome to episode #13 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 meet Shannon LaMastra, current third year veterinary student at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine! Shannon and I dive into our friendship origin story and discuss her unique path to v...

Scrubbed in: with Kayley Geesling (Kansas State CVM) 26.05.2025 38:28

Welcome to episode #12 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 Kayley Geesling, current third year veterinary student at the Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine! Kayley and I discuss how we met this winter on a CVM trip to Nicaragua and her unique j...

How To Choose a Roommate in Veterinary School 19.05.2025 43:01

Welcome to episode #11 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 are kicking off a new series of How To in Veterinary School! In this episode, I am joined by my dear friend and roommate Paige Stanley as we discuss how we became roommates and provide advice on how to...

Scrubbed in: with Dr. Jacque Pelzer 28.04.2025 38:51

Welcome to episode #10 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. Jacque Pelzer, current Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Admissions here at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine! Dr. Pelzer discusses her journey to veterinary school (f...

Scrubbed in: with Sam Janko, PhD 14.04.2025 29:52

Welcome to episode #9 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 Samantha Janko, current second year veterinary student at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine! Sam will discuss her journey to veterinary school, and her career change from engin...

Scrubbed in: with Dr. Peter Rowan 31.03.2025 43:11

Welcome to episode #8 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 associate veterinarian, medical director and co-owner of New Hope Veterinary Hospital (Belmont, NC) Dr. Peter Rowan! Dr. Rowan shares his journey to veterinary school and how he became a practice...

Scrubbed in: with Mr. Garry Morgan 24.03.2025 30:30

Welcome to episode #7 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 our first staff member from the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Mr. Garry Morgan! Mr. Morgan tells us about his new role as Interim Director of Student Services within the Office...

Scrubbed in: with Paulina Bravo 17.03.2025 50:08

Welcome to episode #6 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 current fourth year veterinary student at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Paulina Bravo! Paulina shares how she first discovered her passion for animals in Mexico while shadow...

Scrubbed in: with Chloe Bolin 10.03.2025 24:14

Welcome to episode #5 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 current second year veterinary student at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Chloe Bolin! Chloe shares how fostering inspired her to become a vet, how an accident during college...

Scrubbed in: with Kiana Severe 03.03.2025 33:51

Welcome to episode #4 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 current second year veterinary student at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Kiana Severe! Kiana shares her unconventional journey to veterinary school, how she balances academic...

Scrubbed in: with Mitch Barber, RN 24.02.2025 27:49

Welcome to the episode #3 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 current second year veterinary student at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Mitch Barber! Mitch will discuss his journey to becoming admitted into veterinary school, and ho...

Scrubbed in: with Brittany Reed, MPS, CEMFT 17.02.2025 29:41

Welcome to episode #2 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 our second guest, current first year veterinary student at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Brittany Reed ! Tune in to hear Brittany discuss her veterinary school journey and...

Scrubbed in: with Kalenza Robinson, MS 08.02.2025 28:09

Welcome to the first episode 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 our first guest, current second year veterinary student at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Kalenza Robinson! Kalenza will discuss her journey to becoming admitted into...