My Veterinary Life
Tune in for inspiring stories from your colleagues across the profession. You’ll hear from guest veterinarians about the journeys, challenges – and often hilarious anecdotes – that got them to where they are today. Come away with a fresh look at our veterinary community and a renewed excitement to embrace your veterinary journey. Hosted by Drs. Marci Kirk and Annie Chavent.
Episodes
April 25, 2024 • 31 mins
In this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast, Dr. Marci Kirk talks with Sarah Parsons, a licensed veterinary technician with a popular social media presence. They discuss Sarah's journey in veterinary medicine, her approach to creating positive and relatable content, and her methods for dealing with difficult situations in the clinic with compassion and empathy. Sarah shares her experiences with failure and resilience, particularl...
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April 18, 2024 • 23 mins
In this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Karisa Tang. Dr. Tang is the Vice President of Animal Health at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, IL. Dr. Tang discusses her path to veterinary medicine, her current role, and the joys and challenges of working with aquatic animals, including incredible stories about Baluga Whales and a heartwarming story about rescuing a baby sea otter. She offers advice to vet students ...
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April 11, 2024 • 22 mins
In this episode of the My Veterinary Life podcast, we chat with Kyle Barron, a second-year vet student at Purdue University. Kyle discusses his early interest in veterinary medicine, his educational background in anthropology and biology, and how these disciplines intersect with his veterinary pursuits. He shares insights into vet school life, his leadership roles with SAVMA, and his efforts to enhance student communication, includ...
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April 4, 2024 • 25 mins
In this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast, we are chatting with Dr. Sandra Faeh, AVMA President Elect and Chief Veterinary Officer at NVA. Throughout the conversation Dr. Sandra Faeh discusses her path in veterinary medicine, her leadership roles, and her advocacy for mentorship and professional development. We explore the challenges and responsibilities of veterinary leadership, emphasizing the importance of listening to diver...
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March 28, 2024 • 25 mins
In this episode of "My Veterinary Life," co-hosts Dr. Marci Kirk and Dr. Annie Chavent chat with guest Dr. Erin Casey about her path to veterinary medicine and her role on the AVMA Board of Directors. They delve into the duties of board members, the significance of mentorship, and the push for inclusive leadership. Dr. Casey shares her experiences from the AVMA Future Leaders Programs to AVMA Committees and House of delegates. They...
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March 21, 2024 • 28 mins
In this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast we are joined by AVMA’s very own Dr. Kevin Dajka and Amanda Fark. They are here to discuss a new resource for AVMA’s Veterinary Career Center, AVMA’s JobFIT. Throughout the episode you will hear real time exploration of the tool's features, which help veterinarians find jobs that align with their personal and professional priorities, such as cost of living and location. In additional to...
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March 14, 2024 • 31 mins
In this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast, co-hosts Drs. Annie Chavent and Marci Kirk interview Dr. Ricky Walther, a 2020 UC Davis graduate. Dr. Walther is currently the Chief Medical Officer at Pawlicy Advisor, a pet insurance marketplace. They discuss Dr. Walther's lifelong interest in veterinary medicine, his leadership roles during vet school, and his transition into the profession during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Walther ...
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March 7, 2024 • 29 mins
Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Wesley Clendinen, a recent veterinary graduate and new practice owner. Dr. Clendinen shares his transition from wildlife science to veterinary medicine, his proactive steps toward owning a practice within five years of graduation, and the importance of mentorship and networking. He discusses the financial and managerial challenges of practice ownership, the need ...
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February 29, 2024 • 26 mins
In this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast, Dr. Lindsey Hornickel discusses the importance of advocacy in the veterinary field. She shares how her career journey led her to advocacy work and stresses the impact of legislation on veterinary practice. Dr. Hornickel shares different ways to become involved including, AVMA's Congressional Advocacy Network, the Legislative Fly-In event, which help veterinarians engage with policy mak...
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February 22, 2024 • 33 mins
In this podcast episode, co-hosts Drs. Annie Chavent and Dr. Marci Kirk interview Dr. Christine Heinz-Loomer, a senior global strategic marketing lead at IDEXX. Dr. Heinz-Loomer discusses her career journey from being a small animal associate veterinarian and the transition to industry. She emphasizes the importance of exploring various opportunities within the veterinary profession and shares her experience transitioning into a fu...
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February 15, 2024 • 29 mins
Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Brett Shorenstein, co-founder of Veterinary Innovative Partners. Dr. Schottenstein discusses his transition from investment banking to veterinary medicine, emphasizing the importance of following your passion. He also shares his journey of purchasing a clinic and establishing Veterinary Innovative Partners, which aims to provide corporate benefits while preservin...
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February 8, 2024 • 35 mins
In this episode of "My Veterinary Life Podcast, we are joined by Drs. Elizabeth Chosa and Laurie Fonken to discuss the Veterinary Hope Foundation. This non-profit organization is dedicated to fostering the mental health and well-being of veterinary professionals. Their mission is to create safe spaces for learning, healing, and growth within the veterinary community, with a profound focus on instilling hope. To deliver on this miss...
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February 1, 2024 • 31 mins
In this podcast episode, Dr. Rebekah Mack, a specialist in small animal internal medicine, shares her journey into veterinary medicine, overcoming discouragement from a teacher and discovering her passion for the field. She emphasizes the importance of hard work, kindness, and empathy in the profession. She also discusses moving from a private referral practice to corporate work and medical education. It’s a wonderful journey, and ...
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January 25, 2024 • 28 mins
In the final installment of New Year, New Ideas our focus is on finances. We are joined by Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett of Florida Veterinary Advisors and the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast. They share how to make finances approachable so you can avoid ‘ostrich syndrome’ and take small steps to improve your financial wellbeing. At the heart of this conversation is approaching everything with curiosity and understanding your why. There i...
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January 18, 2024 • 27 mins
We continue our series of New Year, New Ideas with MentorVet Connect. Today we are joined by Dr. Addie Reinhard, MentorVet Founder and CEO and Scott MacKenzie, AVMA Director of Membership to talk about this initiative. Throughout the conversation, we highlight the importance of mentorship in combating burnout and improving wellbeing in the veterinary field and its value at all career stages. MentorVet Connect is an evidence-based ...
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In the second installment of New Year New Ideas, co-hosts Drs. Annie Chavent and Marci Kirk talk are joined by two very special guests, Drs. Jenna Donaldson and Callie Fogle. The focus of the conversation today is about innovative on-call solutions in equine veterinary practice. Dr. Donaldson, founder of Trillium Equine Veterinary Services, shares her experience with a subscription model for her practice, which offers flexibility a...
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January 4, 2024 • 24 mins
In our first installment of New Year New Ideas, co-hosts Dr. Marci Kirk and Dr. Annie Chavent discuss the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in veterinary medicine with guest Dr. Latonia Craig, AVMA's Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. Dr. Craig shares examples of the impact DEI can have on everyday life as well as patient care. She also introduces Journey for Teams, an educational program designed to...
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December 28, 2023 • 31 mins
In this episode of "My Veterinary Life," Dr. Annie Chavent interviews Dr. Kim Yore, a small animal internist and medical affairs specialist at IDEXX. Dr. Yore shares her journey in veterinary medicine, from her early passion for horse care to her service in the US Army Veterinary Corps. She discusses the challenges and rewards of her career, including her time in Japan and Korea, and her transition into the industry. Dr. Yore empha...
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December 21, 2023 • 20 mins
Welcome to this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast. We are joined by returning guest, Dr. Kara Escutia. Dr. Escutia is a Trust Veterinarian with AVMA’s PLIT and today our focus is on introducing the concept of spectrum of care from a liability lens. We discuss the definition and how to approach this in the clinical setting with clients and work with their individual circumstances. Dr. Escutia shares great tips and pulls i...
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December 14, 2023 • 30 mins
In this podcast episode, co-hosts Dr. Annie Chavent and Dr. Marci Kirk interview Dr. Linda Black, CEO of Gallant Therapeutics. They discuss Dr. Black's career journey in veterinary medicine, her interest in regenerative medicine, and her transition from scientist to CEO. Dr. Black shares her experiences in consulting, advisory boards, and product development, and offers advice to listeners interested in management roles within vete...
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