Podcasts by Podcast A Vet: Stories, Support

109: Taking a Break to Recharge from 2020-03-10T08:00

Podcast A Vet is taking a break, but don't worry, we'll be back with more stories and insights from our incredible veterinary community soon!

In this episode, I wanted to share some of th...

Bonus: Vet School Unleashed Part 2 w/ Seth Williams from 2020-02-28T15:20:46

This week we're doing something a little different! 

If you tuned in last week to our episode with Dr. Seth Williams, you heard the first half of our talk. 

This week, you can catc...

108: Vet School Unleashed w/ Seth Williams from 2020-02-18T10:00

Seth Williams is the mastermind behind Vet School Unleashed and a DVM who plays by his own rules. After graduating with a music business degree Seth went back to ...

Rebroadcast: From Cage-Cleaner To Director Of Anesthesiology w/ Dr. Jon Congdon from 2020-02-11T09:00

If you want to get to the top of any niche in the veterinary world, you probably know it's going to be a tough slog at times. You might not realize, however, the ...

107: Can You Balance New Motherhood&Being A Student? w/ Erika Berra from 2020-02-04T09:00

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go through veterinary school with a new baby? Erika Berra is doing just that, currently in her third year of veter...

Rebroadcast: The Surprising Connection Between Pet&Human Oncology w/ Christine Hardy from 2020-01-28T09:00

For a lot of people unfamiliar with the pet oncology space, it comes as a surprise that pets can develop the exact same strains of cancer that humans do. Perhaps ...

Rebroadcast: How To Become An Expert In A Specialized Veterinary Field w/ Dr. Myra Barrett from 2020-01-21T11:00

It's no secret that the most common career path in the veterinary field is the one that leads to small animal care. But that's not every vet's calling. Today we t...

106: The Best Advice For New Graduates&Those Ready To Retire w/ Simon Turner from 2020-01-14T10:00

Sir Isaac Newtown once said that in order to see further than others you must stand on the shoulders of giants. Simon Turner is an equine surgeon originally from ...

105: Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid To Push The Boundaries w/ Dr. Sarah Wooten from 2020-01-07T10:00

Dr. Sarah Wooten is a veterinarian who believes in pushing boundaries. An advocate fo...

104: New Years Message w/ Kelsey Cates from 2019-12-31T10:00

Happy New Year Podcat A Vet family! While we can barely believe that 2020 is already upon us, it is an exciting time of year here at the Podcast A Vet headquarter...

103: Happy Holidays Message w/ Kelsey Cates from 2019-12-24T10:00

Happy Holiday’s Podcast A Vet family! Today I am joined by our Director of Operations, Kelsey Cates, to have a look back on all that we have accomplished this pas...

102: How To Help Your Patients When They Get A Canine Cancer Diagnosis w/ Lori Cesario from 2019-12-17T10:00

A woman who wears many hats, Lori Cesario is passionate about having her hand i...

101: Why You Should Dig Deep To Figure Out What You Really Want w/ MJ Hamilton from 2019-12-10T10:00

MJ Hamilton has spent his entire life in veterinary medicine and it has taken him across the country from Las Vegas to Michigan and more. On top of the wild parti...

100th Episode Special w/ Dr. John Arnold from 2019-12-03T10:00

Often during this celebratory time of year, I like to take a look back and remember all of the moments where I physically felt the feeling of ‘wow, I can’t believ...

099: How To Find Happiness By Starting A Business You Love w/ Alissa Edoff from 2019-11-26T10:00

Alissa Edoff’s path to veterinary medicine has taken her all over the worl...

098: How To Find Meaning In What You Do w/ H. Howells from 2019-11-19T10:00

After brief stints playing in a band in Mexico, working as a waitress and putting herself through veterinary school, Listen

097: Exploring All Your Possible Opportunities With No Regrets w/ Chris Chase from 2019-11-12T10:00

Chris Chase believes in the necessity of the spiritual, mental and educational aspects to becomin...

096: How To Protect Yourself&Animals From Infectious Diseases w/ Jennifer House from 2019-11-05T10:00

Jennifer House is a real-life virus hunter, DVM, and public health veterinarian. Jennifer is passionate about keeping animals and humans safe from diseases such a...

095: How To Master Your Work-Life Balance w/ Ryane Englar from 2019-10-29T09:00

Ryane Englar is a DVM certified in canine and feline practice and an assistant professor and clinical education coordinator at Kansas State College of Veterinary ...

094: The Importance Of Having The Courage To Try Something Different w/ Laurel Krause from 2019-10-22T09:00

Laurel Krause is a 4th-year veterinary student from CSU who took the long road to veterinary school and has since embraced her path to veterinary medicine. The CV...

093: Why We Are Celebrating Our Vet Techs This Week (&All Year) from 2019-10-15T09:00

This week is National Veterinary Tech Week, a time where we can give thanks, respect, and love to the heartbeats of our hospital. Without nurses, veterinary techn...

092: The Life Lessons To Be Learned From Wild Animals w/ Becca Miceli from 2019-10-08T09:00

Have you ever wanted to bond with lions and tigers and bears? Becca Miceli is the Chief Officer of Science and Welfare, otherwise known as the veterinary technici...

091: How To Fix Your Burnout&Other Out Of The Box Ideas w/ Lisa Mausbach from 2019-10-01T09:00

In a lot of ways, the way we practice veterinary medicine today is not setting ourselves up for success. Many of us are burnt out, tired, and considering leaving ...

090: How To Create A Great Company Culture w/ Wendy Hauser from 2019-09-24T09:00

Wendy Hauser has had a chance to wear many hats in her career, being involved...

089: Benefits Of Getting Your Veterinary&Business Degrees At The Same Time w/ DVM/MBA Students from 2019-09-17T09:00

Alan Stockdale, Tatiana Rogers, Taylor O’Malley, and Rikki Vellman have decided to take on the world of veterinary school while simultaneously tackling an MBA. Th...

088: How To Be More Cancer Aware With Your Pet w/ Sue Ettinger from 2019-09-10T09:00

Cancer sucks, but learning about cancer should not suck. That’s the motto of Sue Ettinger, aka the Listen

087: How To Make Your CVT Career Fulfilling&Long-Lasting w/ Kim Schmidt from 2019-09-02T09:00

Today we’re joined by Kim Schmidt, a career CVT and veterinary technician specialist in surgery and anesthesia. She is also the program director for Listen

086: The Benefits Of First Year Orientation For CSU Students w/ Dr. John Arnold, Christina Geldert,&Chloe Muir from 2019-08-27T09:00

Colorado State University believes in the importance of bonding with your fellow veterinary students and professors which is why they have created a Mountain Camp...

085: How To Survive&Thrive in Veterinary School w/ Chloe Muir from 2019-08-20T09:00

Chloe Muir is about to enter her third year of veterinary school and has a wide range of experience under her belt already. Having just returned from working at a...

084: What This 100-Mile Bike Race Taught Me About Life&Why I Did It w/ Dr. John Arnold from 2019-08-13T09:00

Today we are switching things up as I, Dr. John Arnold, invite you to join me during my drive through Colorado as I reflect on the path that brought me to the Lea...

083: The Importance Of Finding Growth In The Passion To Learn w/ Jeremiah Easley from 2019-08-06T09:00

In this episode, we jump back into the large animal world with DVM, large animal surgeon and lab research developer, Jeremiah Easley. After trying to rebel agains...

082: A Voice For Wellness&Sustainable Happiness In The Vet World w/ Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson from 2019-07-30T09:00

A prominent figure in the vet world and advocate for veterinary people, Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson Listen

The Importance Of Being A Reasonable Freaking Human Being w/ Dr. Erik Hofmeister from 2019-07-23T09:00

Dr. Erik Hofmeister, DVM, DACVVA, DECVAA, MA, MS, has more letters behind his name than in it,...

080: Remembering Kim Ellis w/ Dr. John Arnold from 2019-07-16T09:00

Our community recently lost a great friend and a true veterinary icon, Kim Ellis. Kim impacted so many in such a positive way, from her 32 year-long career as a C...

079: Growing Up Equine&Fighting Infectious Disease Outbreaks w/ Alex Turner from 2019-07-09T09:00

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work on the national level, providing insight into animal disease emergencies and potential outbreaks? Alex Turner...

078: How To Make Sure You Have The Right Vetitude w/ Lauren Smith from 2019-07-02T09:00

Lauren Smith, DVM, is a small animal veterinarian from New York who has taken her passio...

077: How Is The Veterinary Profession Different In Europe? w/ Natalia Strokowska from 2019-06-25T09:00

On our first international podcast, Natalia Strokowska joins us from Poland to shed some l...

076: What Makes Podcast A Vet Tick w/ Dr. John Arnold from 2019-06-18T09:00

Today we are flipping the script on your host, Dr. John Arnold, and giving him his chance in the hot seat. Want to know how Dr. John met his wife, where he wishes...

075: Getting Over The Fear Of Imperfection w/ Bronwen Foster from 2019-06-11T09:00

Continuing on with Brownen Foster on this Part 2 episode, we are getting to some audience questions and learning what exactly goes on in the background that foste...

074: Financial Wellness Series: Part Two w/ Brennan Pitard from 2019-06-04T10:00

Brennan Pitard is back for round two of this Financial Wellness Series...

073: The Power Of A Positive Attitude w/ Bronwen Foster from 2019-05-28T10:00

After dealing with compassion and burnout fatigue herself, Bronwen Foster decided to make a change and has since helped herself and others find joy in their jobs ...

072: Importance Of Finding What Works For You w/ Trent Gall from 2019-05-21T10:00

Trent Gall is a small animal veterinary surgeon, family man, ...

071: How To Escape Autopilot&Learn To Nurture Yourself w/ Dr. Becky Krull from 2019-05-14T10:00

Do you sometimes feel like you are living your life on autopilot, never truly feeling content and struggling with burnout and compassion fatigue? Listen

070: Financial Wellness Series: Part One w/ Brennan Pitard from 2019-05-07T10:00

Continuing on with our Financial Wellness Series we are joined by Brennan Pitard, a DVM who lef...

069: How To Use Integrative Therapies To Care For Horses w/ Elizabeth Dooher from 2019-04-30T10:00

Get ready for all things horses as we are joined by Elizabeth Dooher, an equine v...

068: How To Help The Growing Need For Rural Large Animal Veterinarians w/ Kayle Austin from 2019-04-23T10:00

Kayle Austin is a DVM, Large Animal Practitioner, 2017 CSU gr...

067: How Mentorship Can Set You On The Path To Success w/ Dr. Adam Conroy from 2019-04-16T10:00

Veterinary medicine is made special by the people and connections you make throughout your career. Listen

066: Financial Wellness Series: Part Two w/ Stith Keiser&Larry Alexander from 2019-04-09T10:00

We are back for Part 2 of our Financial Wellness Series, and today we are diving into the specifics of practice ownership. Everything from how to find a practice,...

065: The Importance Of Empowering Female Leaders w/ Dr. Doug Aspros from 2019-04-02T07:00

Former President of the AVMA, current Chief Veterinary Officer at Veterinary Practice Partners and founding board member of the Listen

064: The Importance Of Promoting Diversity In The Vet Community w/ Stephen Cital from 2019-03-26T10:00

Stephen Cital is on a mission to bring veterinary technicians the respect they deserv...

063: How To Use Social Media To Increase Your Income w/ Danielle Lambert from 2019-03-19T10:00

If you have been living under a rock these past few years and haven’t hopped on the social media bandwagon yet, you could be missing out on huge business and mone...

062: Financial Wellness Series: Part One w/ Stith Keiser from 2019-03-12T10:00

Have you ever considered owning a practice or buying into a practice, but the financial intimidation is keeping you from moving forward? You aren’t alone, and Listen

061: How To Fail Right, Fail Early,&Fail Often w/ Dr. Andy Roark from 2019-03-05T11:00

Dr. Andy Roark believes that it is important to constantly try new things, accept failure as...

060: How Diversity In The Veterinary World Benefits Everyone w/ Allen Cannedy from 2019-02-26T11:00

Often the topic of diversity and inclusion is overlooked in veterinary medicine, and Allen Cannedy is dedicated to changing that. The Director of Diversity and Mu...

059: How Open&Honest Conversations Can Help You Heal w/ Nicole LaForest from 2019-02-20T11:00

We are coming to you live from the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas at the Western Veterinary Conference. Such a wild city requires a badass guest, and Nicole LaF...

058: Creating Your Own Veterinary Program, Even If It Doesn't Exist w/ Dr. Jeremy Delcambre from 2019-02-12T11:00

Dr. Jeremy Delcambre knew that he wanted to be a teacher of anatomy, but had no idea how to get there. So, after getting accepted into veterinary school with 0 ho...

057: How To Embrace The Fact That You Are Enough w/ Apryl Steele from 2019-02-05T11:00

Apryl Steele lives a life full of adventure, compassion, and drive. The President and CEO of the D...

056: How To Create Financial Stability While In Vet School w/ Sam Romano from 2019-01-29T11:00

Sam Romano boasts a dual DVM and MBA, is the past president of the Colorado Vet Med Association, a figure on the State Alumni Board and a past owner and manager o...

055: Why Communication Is The Most Important Tool In A Clinic w/ Rebecca Ruch-Gallie from 2019-01-22T11:00

Along with being one of my CSU mentors, Rebecca Ruch-Gallie (R-G) has an incredible resume including acting service chief of community practice at CSU since the y...

054: The Risks And Rewards Of Being Hands On With Wildlife w/ Kevin Castle from 2019-01-15T11:00

For Kevin Castle, the passion surrounding wildlife animals latched onto his...

053: How Equine Therapy Can Help Create The Best Version Of You w/ Kate Neligan from 2019-01-08T11:00

As veterinarians we often forget that sometimes we don’t just heal the animals, they can heal us in our time of need as well. Kate Neligan has fostered this human...

052: What 2019 Has In Store For Podcast A Vet w/ Kelsey Cates from 2019-01-01T11:00

Happy New Year everyone! We are excited for the new year and Season 2 of Podcast a Vet (PAV). Kelsey joins me again to discuss what the future holds for PAV, what...

051: Looking Back At 2018 And Forward To The Future w/ Kelsey Cates from 2018-12-25T11:00

Looking back on a full year of Podcast A Vet (PAV), I am so thrilled by the response to the podcast and the community that has grown around it. In the spirit of t...

050: The Power Of Positive Reinforcement To Direct Behaviors w/ Mark Stetter from 2018-12-18T11:00

Can you think of anything cooler than riding into a veterinary conference on a mountain bike in head to toe gear? Try adding being the Dean of College of Veterina...

049: What Excellence In The Veterinary Field Really Looks Like w/ Dr. Tracey Jensen from 2018-12-11T11:00

Dr. Tracey Jensen is a board certified canine and feline practitioner, certified acupuncturist, practice owner, past president of the AAHA and president-elect of ...

048: An Inside Look At The Growing World Of Veterinary Dermatology w/ Jackie Campbell from 2018-12-04T11:00

Jackie Campbell has had a journey filled with constant travel, learning how to balance work and life, and persevering through setbacks. A boarded dermatologist, J...

047: How To Find Longevity In Your Veterinary Career w/ Jon Geller from 2018-11-27T11:00

Jon Geller has led an incredible journey full of reinvention, community, passion, and kindness. Board certified in canine and feline practice, a certified and pub...

046: Why Optimistic Stubbornness Can Be The Key To Success w/ Lance Sommer from 2018-11-20T11:00

Today we are diving into the mind of an undergraduate student with plans to go to veterinary school. Lance Sommer is a 3rd-year pre-vet student majoring in zoolog...

045: Why You Should Come First In Your Life w/ Kim Ellis from 2018-11-13T11:00

Kim Ellis has had an incredibly impressive 32-year long career as a CVT and equine nurse and has created a lasting positive impact in the field. Today we are refl...

044: Starting At The Bottom Can Lead To The Top w/ Ryan Dunning from 2018-11-06T11:00

Even if the grass is green on the other side, we often lose sight of the green grass under our own feet. After vet school, Ryan Dunning recognized his passion for...

043: How To Conquer The Mental Challenges In School&Beyond w/ Luke Bass from 2018-10-30T10:00

A self-proclaimed ‘dude with a truck’, Dr. Luke Bass takes his passion for horses and love of helping people and animals everywhere he goes. After admittedly spen...

042: Why Your Expectations Might Be Harming Your Fulfillment w/ Dr. Meghann Berglund from 2018-10-23T10:00

I have long been a fan of Dr. Meghann Berglund and I am thrilled to have her spread her wisdom and incredibly powerful words with all of us today. From shelter me...

041: What To Do About The Wage Gap w/ Dr. Nate Daughenbaugh from 2018-10-16T10:00

No matter what type of veterinary professional you are, there are some issues that affect pretty much all of us. We are digging into some of the deep questions wi...

040: An Inside Look At Reproductive Veterinary Medicine w/ Jennifer Hatzel from 2018-10-02T10:00

Today we are joined by the first ever theriogenologist to grace the Podcast A Vet airwaves, Dr. Jennifer Hatzel. Jennifer is a board-certified theriogenologist at...

039: How To Land Your Dream Job (Or Vet School) w/ Chase Weldon from 2018-09-25T10:00

You might know where you want to end up in your career, but even if you're 100% clear on the destination, you probably have some questions about how you're going ...

038: Processing A Career-Ending Tragedy&Identity Crisis w/ Kristin Gablehouse from 2018-09-18T10:00

We all know that things don’t always go according to plan. Sometimes life’s curveballs result in unexpected opportunities, and sometimes devastating consequences....

037: How Veterinarians Can Help Save The Bees w/ Christina Geldert from 2018-09-11T10:00

Did you know that bees pollinate 1/3 of everything you eat? I am joined by Christina Geldert, 2nd-year vet student and president and founder of the Honey Bee Vet...

036: How Cannabis Oil Is Being Applied To Veterinary Medicine w/ Dr. Stephanie McGrath from 2018-09-04T10:00

As you’re probably aware, there is a constant stream of new research, technology, and information available to us in the veterinary profession that helps both mak...

035: The Importance Of Continuing To Evolve In Your Career w/ Ame Moon from 2018-08-28T10:00

As veterinary professionals - not to mention humans - it’s important to keep learning, growing, and evolving as we move through our careers and lives. Not only wi...

034: Making The World Less Mean w/ Dr. Cyndie Courtney from 2018-08-21T10:00

It’s easy to look at the news every day and feel like the world is quickly becoming a meaner, more dangerous place. Whether it’s clients, co-workers, bosses, or o...

033: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome&Own Your Talent w/ Dr. Cherie Buisson from 2018-08-14T10:00

You’re probably already aware that your mindset determines a lot of what you experience in life, including your career in vet med. But how you create and nurture ...

032: From Cage-Cleaner To Director Of Anesthesiology w/ Dr. Jon Congdon from 2018-08-07T10:00

If you want to get to the top of any niche in the veterinary world, you probably know it's going to be a tough slog at times. You might not realize, however, the ...

031: Do You Crave Variety? Shelter Medicine Might Be For You w/ Dr. Louisa Poon from 2018-07-31T10:00

For many of us, the thought of a specialized career path is equivalent to a boring one. Dr. Louisa Poon joins us today to share her experience of finding variety working as a jill-of-all-trades ...

030: What If Vet School Isn't For Me? A Vet Tech's Journey w/ Elizabeth Downing from 2018-07-24T10:00

For many of us, we know we want a career working with animals, but vet school isn’t always a fit. Today, Elizabeth Downing shares her story of finding an alternat...

029: How To Stand Out With Your Vet School Application w/ Gretchen Delcambre from 2018-07-17T10:00

Two of the most common holdups potential students have before applying to vet school are how to make sure your application stands out, and whether or not...

028: How To Be Intentional About The Culture Of Your Clinic w/ Dr. Tim Holt from 2018-07-10T10:00

A city boy from Denver who found his calling dealing with livestock in Gunnison, CO, Dr. Tim Holt has been challenging the status quo in the veterinary world for ...

027: An Inside Look At The Life Of A Relief Veterinarian w/ Sara Sheltren from 2018-07-03T10:00

As you probably know, getting into vet school is no easy task. After years of struggling to find a school, Dr. Sara Sheltren made the alternative choice to accept a spot at ROSS Veterinary Schoo...

026: The Surprising Connection Between Pet&Human Oncology w/ Christine Hardy from 2018-06-26T19:57:06

For a lot of people unfamiliar with the pet oncology space, it comes as a surprise that pets can develop the exact same strains of cancer that humans do. Perhaps ...

025: An Unfiltered Look At The World Of Equine Veterinary Care w/ Erin Crawford from 2018-06-19T10:00

Today we’re diving deep into the ins and outs of equestrian care with Dr. Erin Crawford. Erin’s journey has taken her from rancher to fellow 2006 Colorado State A...

024: How To Maintain Your Mental Health In Vet School w/ Laurie Fonken from 2018-06-12T10:00

Today we're having a look inside the mind of today’s veterinary student. Dr. Laurie Fonken focuses on helping students take care of themselves throughout the stre...

023: How To Find Career Inspiration In Unlikely Places w/ Brent Fink from 2018-06-05T10:00

Do you ever feel like you’re figuring things out in a very different way from everyone else? As we always say here at Podcast A Vet, everyone has their own trajec...

022: How To Make An International Impact As A Veterinary Professional w/ Julie Lenoch from 2018-05-29T10:00

Sometimes it’s easy to forget how many options are open to you in the vet profession. Clinical veterinary practice isn’t the only route you can take. Dr. Julie Le...

021: Building A Successful Veterinary Career In The Face Of Negativity w/ Karie Madigan from 2018-05-22T10:00

Have you ever faced a regular onslaught of negativity about your career? Today’s guest, Karie Madigan, is an example of someone who not only succeeded in the face...

020: How To Avoid Compassion Fatigue Through Community Involvement w/ Robin Van Metre from 2018-05-15T10:00

Have you ever had to tackle a pet owner at the veterinary office before? Today’s guest has! She also tells us about how her black belt in karate has come in handy...

019: What You Need To Know To Get Through Vet School w/ Cindy Vaca from 2018-05-08T10:00

If you've been listening to Podcast A Vet for a while, you may remember Zach Lake in Episode 16 talking about what year one of vet school is like. Today we're tal...

018: What To Do When You Have No Idea What You Want Post-Graduation w/ Nina Garbino from 2018-05-01T10:00

It can be hard if you’re about to graduate vet school and you still don’t know what you want to do. One of the options you might consider is pursuing a one-year i...

017: How To Thrive As A Veterinarian When Life Serves You Lemons w/ Jeanne Ficociello from 2018-04-24T10:00

Sometimes life serves you giant problems, and you face the choice of whether or not you're going to live fully. Jeanne Ficociello is a veterinarian and close frie...

016: What To Expect From Your First Year In Vet School w/ Zach Lake from 2018-04-17T10:00

Remember your first year in vet school? How about the application process? Everyone has a different path that leads them to vet school, but once there, we all go ...

015: The Key To Longevity In The High Stress Field Of Emergency Care w/ Tim Hackett from 2018-04-10T10:00

Do you ever wonder how to avoid burnout with your career and keep up your professional longevity? Without it, you might find yourself emotionally and energeticall...

014: Why Being Open To Unexpected Opportunities May Be Your Greatest Career Asset w/ Melinda Frye from 2018-04-03T10:00

Many people who become vets start out their careers with that intention, but that wasn’t the case with Dr. Melinda Frye. In today’s episode, we talk about how cha...