Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...