My Veterinary Life

Welcome to a two-part mini-series focused on mentorship. Our guest on this episode is Dr. Jesse Navatta. Dr. Navatta is an associate veterinarian as well as a PrideVMC Board Member.  Our focus is discussing how mentorship has impacted their career so far and the benefits of mentorship to mentees. Dr. Navatta highlights the value of both formal and informal mentorship, the significance of affinity groups for networking, and the need for veterinarians to maintain interests outside their profession. Our conversation underscores the evolving landscape of veterinary education and the importance of self-awareness and personal growth and how mentorship can have positive impacts on all of this. We can’t wait to share this journey with you.Thank you to our podcast partner Hill’s Pet Nutrition! You can find more information about Hill’s Pet Nutrition at https://www.hillspet.com/ and https://www.hillsvet.com/.Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Appe Podcasts and leave us a ratin

Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Beth Hagenlocker. Dr. Hagenlocker is the president of Grace Veterinary Inc and co-founder of Detroit Creativity Project. She shares her unconventional journey into veterinary medicine, highlighting her background in community development and her passion for feline health. The discussion focuses on the transformative role of improvisation (improv) in veterinary practice, emphasizing how improv enhances communication skills, adaptability, and teamwork. Dr. Hagenlocker’s insights reveal how these skills can improve interactions with clients and colleagues, ultimately leading to better patient care. This a fun and informative conversation and we can’t wait to share it with you.Thank you to our podcast partner Hill’s Pet Nutrition! You can find more information about Hill’s Pet Nutrition at Hill's Pet Nutrition - Dog & Cat Food Transforming Lives and Hill's Vet - Veterinary Health Research, Practice Management Resources.Remember we want to h

Our guest on this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Peter Weinstein. Dr. Weinstein holds many different roles within the veterinary profession, including but not limited to being president of Simple Solutions for Vets, president of PAW Consulting, and president Veterinary Ownership Advocates, as well as an instructor of business and finance at Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Weinstein shares his journey into veterinary medicine, inspired by James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small, and his subsequent career transitions. Emphasizing the importance of financial literacy, regulatory compliance, and effective communication, he offers advice for new graduates on leadership and business skills. The episode underscores the evolving landscape of veterinary practice and the significance of continuous learning and entrepreneurship. We are so excited to share this conversation with you.  We want to share a big thank you to our sponsor CareCredit. You can learn mo

We are thrilled to be sharing our veterinary podcast crossover series with you. Throughout these episodes, we are having conversations with other veterinary podcast hosts who are sharing why they started their podcast and their goals, as well as how we can all work together towards supporting our colleagues in this profession. Today our guest is Dr. Mike Pownall, one of the cohosts of AAEPS’s Practice Life Podcast. Throughout this episode, we talk about how we can all learn from each other and that there is something for everyone in each of our shows. We also discuss sharing the challenges, joys and victories of vet med together. It's a wonderful conversation and we can’t wait for you to hear it! We want to share a big thank you to our sponsor CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/   To learn more about AAEP’s Practice Life Podcast visit: https://aaep.org/news-updates/podcast/ Remem

We are thrilled to be sharing our veterinary podcast crossover series with you. Throughout these episodes, we are having conversations with other veterinary podcast hosts who are sharing why they started their podcast and their goals, as well as how we can all work together towards supporting our colleagues in this profession. Today our guests are Drs. Lisa Fortier and Sarah Wright. Dr. Fortier is the editor in chief for the AVMA and Dr. Wright is the associate editor for the AVMA journals. This is a great conversation to understand different ways to utilize “Veterinary Vertex” podcast and want to better understand what you can learn from each episode. They also share some of the bonus questions they add at the end of the episodes which does take us on a slight tangent as we discuss puzzles. If you want this and so much more, be sure to check out the entire episode!   We want to share a big thank you to our sponsor CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCre

We are thrilled to be sharing our veterinary podcast crossover series with you. Throughout these episodes, we are having conversations with other veterinary podcast hosts who are sharing why they started their podcast and their goals, as well as how we can all work together towards supporting our colleagues in this profession. Today our guest is Dr. Lisa Greenhill. Dr. Greenhill is the Chief Diversity Officer and senior director for institutional research at AAVMC. She is also the host of “Diversity and Inclusion on Air”. Dr. Greenhill has been at the forefront of veterinary podcasting and YouTube videos so we guarantee you will learn something from this conversation!  We want to share a big thank you to our sponsor CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/  You can find Diversity and Inclusion on Air on all major podcasting platforms.  Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure

We are thrilled to be sharing our veterinary podcast crossover series with you. Throughout these episodes, we are having conversations with other veterinary podcast hosts who are sharing why they started their podcast and their goals, as well as how we can all work together towards supporting our colleagues in this profession. Today our guest is Dr. Fred Gingrich. Dr. Gingrich is the executive director of and the host of AABP’s podcast, “Have You Herd”. This isn't Fred's first time on our show, so hopefully you'll go back and listen to his previous episode, and I promise you won't be disappointed. We always learn something when he joins the show, and this time is no different. It is a great conversation that covers a lot of ground, including how we can support our rural veterinary colleagues. Be sure to stay tuned until the end to soak up all the great insights. We want to share a big thank you to our sponsor CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by

Our guest on this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast, Dr. Madonna Livingstone. Dr. Livingstone is wears a few hats including being a clinical veterinarian that focuses primarily on exotics animals, an author, a lecturer and a laboratory consultant. She shares her journey into veterinary medicine and the challenges she faced due to the lack of focus on exotic animals in the curriculum. She emphasizes the importance of the human-animal bond and the need for better education and support for veterinarians working with exotic pets. Dr. Livingstone also discusses her efforts to demystify exotic animal care and her role in mentoring new veterinarians. It’s a great episode filled with wonderful advice for all veterinary professionals. We want to share a big thank you to our sponsor CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/    Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to

Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Barb Linnehan. Dr. Linnehan is the director of animal health and welfare at the National Marine Mammal Foundation. She shares what her career path has looked like starting with an internship and continuing through to becoming a Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine. There is a lot of ground...or should we say waves…to cover. It’s a great conversation and we can’t wait to share her journey with you!We want to share a big thank you to our sponsor CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/    Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org   Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast   

Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Hanley Defoe, an expert in human resiliency and wellbeing. Dr. Defoe shares insights on resilience, emphasizing the importance of belonging, perspective, acceptance, hope, and humor. The conversation highlights practical strategies for managing stress, setting realistic goals, and prioritizing self-care. The conversation underscores the need for mental health awareness and offers actionable steps to enhance wellbeing, encouraging everyone to embrace their journey with kindness and hope.We want to share a big thank you to our sponsor CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/ Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org  Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast  You can lea

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 her incredible journey of transitioning from a career as a human chiropractor to starting veterinary school. From managing major career shifts and overcoming personal challenges to balancing life outside of school, Amelia’s story highlights the resilience, determination, and unique perspective she brings to the profession.

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’d give our younger selves, and exploring ways to grow and lead more effectively. Our guest today is Tara Barron. Tara is a fourth-year veterinary student at LMU, the current SAVMA president and the brilliance behind the idea for this series. We had the best time learning from her leadership journey and are so thrilled to share it with you.  We want to share a big thank you to our sponsor CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/  Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe t

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’d give our younger selves, and exploring ways to grow and lead more effectively. Our guest today is Dr. Kendall Putnam. Dr. Putnam is a small animal veterinarian and medical director at Animal Doctors of South Tampa. We had the best time chatting with her and can’t wait to share this conversation.  We want to share a big thank you to our sponsor CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/  Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a

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’d give our younger selves, and exploring ways to grow and lead more effectively. Our guest today is Alyssa Mages. Alyssa is a credentialed veterinary technician, co-founder of Empowering Veterinary Teams, and the director of Mentor Vet Tech. This is an uplifting, surprising and extremely insightful conversation and we are so excited to share it with you.  We want to share a big thank you to our sponsor CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/  Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure

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’d give our younger selves, and exploring ways to grow and lead more effectively. Our guest today is Dr. Amanda Bisol. Dr. Bisol is a small animal general practitioner, a member of the AVMA Board of Directors, a mom, and she recently graduated from law school.  It’s a great conversation and we are so excited to share her insights with you.  We want to share a big thank you to our sponsor CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/  Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to

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’d give our younger selves, and exploring ways to grow and lead more effectively. Our guest today is Josh Vaisman. Josh is the co-founder of Flourish Veterinary Consulting, the author of Lead to Thrive and holds a master’s in applied positive psychology and coaching psychology. We are so excited to share this conversation with you!  We want to share a big thank you to our sponsor CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed

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 conversation highlights the importance of embracing opportunities, networking, and maintaining a work-life balance. Dr. De Haan’s story underscores the diverse paths within veterinary careers and the value of perseverance and adaptability. It’s a great conversation and we can’t wait to share it with you.Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast 

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!Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.orgFollow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

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.Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.orgFollow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

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.Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.orgFollow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast