So, You Want to Be a Veterinarian?

Join me and professor at Clemson University, Dr. Heather Gleaton, DVM, today to hear all about her experience from vet school to practicing to owning a clinic to teaching at Clemson. And doing a little American Ninja Warrior along the way. Yes you read that right. Dr. Gleaton opens up about her experiences of owning a clinic and taking on new roles constantly, while being an advocate for mental he...

Listen in on today’s episode to hear from Dr. Nicki Wise, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine, the first vet school in South Carolina. Dr. Wise is different from any veterinarian brought on the show since she is on the administrative side of the DVM, though still helping animals and humans every day. Although she is no longer practicing...

PART TWO with Dr. Mahesh Bhatt, calling in all the way from the UK. In this episode, we discuss matters more associated with his wildlife and conservation work like what we can be doing to help and harm conservation efforts, what Mahesh is doing for these animals, and getting into the nitty gritty of what it means to be in a conservation role. If you want to be a wildlife veterinarian, work in reh...

A new episode is out now! This is the third episode of the “So, You Want to Be” series, where I interview veterinary professionals to dig deep into their lives and how they got into the places they are today. Today, with Dr. Anahi Hidalgo, we cover topics like vet school in Ecuador, why she chose to become as wildlife vet, and working around the world, notably at the Cheetah Conservation Fund in N...

Welcome back to the second episode of the “So You Want to Be” Series! In today’s episode, Dr. Mahesh Bhatt and I cover an array of topics including vet school in the UK, getting started in the competitive wildlife field, switching between small animal and wildlife practice, conditions in the field, and more. Listen to hear about Mahesh’s vivid and impactful experiences as a wildlife vet, all of th...

Welcome back! I am so excited to introduce our first series on the podcast: the So, You Want to Be Series. This series will follow an abundance of professionals in differing perspectives and careers in the veterinary and animal science field. The purpose of this series is to introduce a broad range of professions you may not have heard of yet or are unaware of what they really do behind the scenes...

Welcome back to another episode of So, You Want to Be a Veterinarian? Today, I decided to do something a little different and go through one of my favorite resources for veterinary careers, WildlifeHealth.org This is a platform published by Dr. Michelle Kneeland, DVM. A wildlife veterinarian who has created this amazing resource for students, professionals, and prospective wildlife lovers. I found...

A collaboration episode all about my favorite animal, the cheetah, with another pre-vet student, Lexington Lesser. Lexington and I went to South Africa over the summer for a study abroad. This study abroad was based mostly on cheetahs, so we learned a lot on the trip. Cheetahs are a vulnerable species living across the continent of Africa and small groups in Asia. Join us today to learn more about...

Join me today to hear about my experience doing a study abroad trip in South Africa, through the third party, Loop Abroad. Loop Abroad is a company that focuses on unique experiences for pre-veterinary students that allows you to get hands on experience and veterinary hours in some of the most beautiful countries in the world. In this episode, I discussed why I chose Loop Abroad, fees, what’s incl...

If you’re looking for an episode that covers what it’s like to be a vet student in a foreign country check out this episode. With vet student, Jessica Heitmann, we discuss a variety of topics including her experience at St. George’s School of Veterinary Medicine, tips and tricks, how to unwind, difficulty living far from home, how to be successful in vet school, traveling, school, loans, and more....

Today is a shorter episode on why I decided to go to community college before transferring to Clemson University. Community colleges tend to have a stigma around them that you are not “smart enough” to get into a four-year university, but I looked at it as a way to get ahead of my peers in many ways. Listen in if you are contemplating going to community college before undergraduate and want to hea...

Welcome back! Join me today with Bella Mann, a nursing student at Anderson University, for our comparison episode and first episode of So, You Want to Be a Veterinarian? This episode is for anyone who is deciding between animal and human medicine or just wants an overview on vet school in general. We’ll dive into different topics including curriculum, clinicals, opportunities after graduation, con...

Join me today with an introduction to my new podcast: So, You Want to Be a Veterinarian? In a brief but detailed episode, you’ll hear my reasoning behind creating this podcast and who I am as your host, Angelina ‘Angie’ Barker. I hope you enjoy and continue to listen! Thank you - Angie If you’re looking for updates or want to input on the show, follow me on Instagram @the_future_dr_barker