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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 policy in veterinary practice, and the evolving demographics of the profession. The episode underscores the importance of collaboration, mental health awareness, and advocacy in veterinary medicine. It’s a great conversation and we can’t wait to share her journey with you!
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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 passions, and say yes to new opportunities. The episode highlights the value of mentorship and the various paths to success within the veterinary field. It’s a great conversation and we can’t wait to share her journey with you.
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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 inclusive culture and encourages listeners to contribute to positive change within their organizations. It is a great conversation, and we are thrilled to share it with you.
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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 identities impacted their career paths. Our guest today is Dr. Amber Headen. Dr. Headen is the Director of Live Animal Exports with USDA APHIS. She shares what the road to regulatory medicine looked like for her. It is a great conversation, and we are so excited to have her join us to conclude this series.
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If you would like to learn more about careers at the USDA, please follow this link: https://usda.usajobs.gov/search/results/?d=AG&s=enddate&sd=asc&p=1
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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, our guest is Katy Grace Jones, a 3rd-year veterinary student at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and she is discussing her tips on surviving and thriving in vet school. It's a great conversation and we can't wait to share it with you!
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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 identities impacted their career paths. Our guest today is Dr. Valerie Marcano. She is a poultry veterinarian who has founded two companies since graduating with her dual DVM and PhD degrees in 2020. We really appreciate her willingness to come on and share her story.
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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 identities impacted their career paths. Our guest today is Dr. Ewan Wolff. Dr. Wolff is board certified in small animal internal medicine. They are also one of the presenters for AVMA's journey for Teams initiative. If you've experienced their module and Journey for Teams or seen one of their seminars, you know this is going to be a great episode.
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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 identities impacted their career paths. Our guest today is Dr. Jean-Yin Tan, DVM, DACVIM, MBA. She is an equine internal medicine specialist and associate professor at the University of Calgary. She has had an incredible career that spans many areas of veterinary medicine. We are so excited to share her experience and perspectives with you.
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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 which have provided him with a broader understanding of veterinary medicine and the importance of cultural competence in the field. Youssef's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the transformative impact of embracing a global perspective, and we are so excited to share it with you!
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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 importance of mentorship and ongoing education. Dr. Schack also discusses her efforts in education and outreach through social media, aiming to bridge the gap between the public and agriculture. This is an extremely fun and inspiring conversation, and we are so excited to share it with you!
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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 documents, how the group came to consensus on recommendations and how they navigated challenging conversations. They emphasize the importance of adaptability, inclusivity, transparency and continuous improvement in veterinary education. It is a wonderful conversation, and we are so excited to share it with you.
To view the guidelines and handbooks, please visit the following links:
https://www.aavmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AAVMC-Guidelines-AnimalUse.pdf https://www.aavmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AAVMC-AnimalUse-Handbook-06.pdf
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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 future versions of the test. It’s an awesome conversation with something for everyone!
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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 personal and professional growth!
For more information and to apply for student or early career scholarships for the VLC, visit the scholarships page here: https://www.avma.org/events/veterinary-leadership-conference/scholarships-savings
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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.
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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 Missouri College of Veterinary medicine. He shares results from some of his research and what this means for veterinary students and professionals. It’s hard to resist Dr. Karaffa’s enthusiasm and passion around these topics and we are so thrilled to share this episode with you.
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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 big impacts on your wellbeing no matter what stage of your career you are in. It’s a great conversation and we are so excited to share this information with you.
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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 social worker with a master’s in social work. We cover a lot of ground including, as Francessca likes to say, making sense of the alphabet soup of mental health professional credentialing. It’s a great episode and we are so excited to share this information with you.
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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 through challenging times, either now or in the future. On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jen Brandt, AVMA’s Director of Wellbeing and DEI Initiatives, to discuss Imposter Syndrome, or as we will learn in the conversation- Imposter Phenomenon. She shares research and tips for addressing the environments and systems that promote this phenomenon. This is an enlightening conversation and we can’t wait to share it with you!
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This month, we’re featuring a new series called, “We Don’t Talk About…,” exploring some often-undiscussed challenges in vet med. We’ll be discussing topics such as not passing NAVLE on the first round, board complaints, and the actual root causes of Imposter Syndrome. The goal of these conversations is to reduce the stigma around these experiences and to share resources for listeners who may find themselves going through challenging times, either now or in the future. On this episode we are joined by Dr. Andrew Groenewold, a small animal veterinarian in the Chicago suburbs. He shares what his road to pursuing an internship looks like and the decision to shift directions and not complete his internship. It is a great conversation filled with a lot of wonderful insights and questions we can all consider asking ourselves, no matter what stage of our career we are currently in. We are so excited to include this discussion in our series and look forward to sharing the rest of the episodes with you.
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This month, we’re featuring a new series called, “We Don’t Talk About…,” exploring some often-undiscussed challenges in vet med. We’ll be discussing topics such as board complaints, leaving an internship, and the actual root causes of Imposter Syndrome. The goal of these conversations is to reduce the stigma around these experiences and to share resources for listeners who may find themselves going through challenging times, either now or in the future. On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Lash Hicks-Bennett. She is currently a small animal rotating intern at University of Georgia, and she joins to discuss her experience with not passing NAVLE on the first attempt. We really appreciate her willingness to join us and discuss this part of her journey and look forward to sharing the rest of this series with you.
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