Podcasts by VIN Foundation: Veterinary Pulse

Drs. Tony Bartels and Rebecca Mears on the top three trends from the trenches of student loans from 2023-11-03T15:46:14

Listen in as student debt experts and Board Member Drs. Tony Bartels and Rebecca Mears in this next installment of our Student Debt Series. This episode we’re covering the top three trends from ...

Becky Godchaux shares her story in creating the veterinary student scholarship from 2023-08-08T14:14:29

Animal lover Becky Godchaux shares how she came to create the veterinary student scholarship offering two new veterinary students up to $140,000 each for their DVM education. Listen in to learn ...

Dr. Tony Bartels on the latest student debt news from the Supreme Court decision and what’s next for borrowers from 2023-07-03T15:39:07

Listen in as student debt expert and Board Member Dr. Tony Bartels in this next installment of our Student Debt Series. This episode we’re going through the latest news from the Supreme Court, t...

Dr. Rebecca Mears on her love for horses, and the vital role resources have played in her veterinary career from 2023-06-16T16:42:49

Listen in as Dr. Rebecca Mears from the VIN Foundation Student Debt Education Team shares her unorthodox path to veterinary medicine, the trends she is seeing in her work with veterinary student...

Dr. Susan Cohen on perfectionism, why it impacts the veterinary profession, how to identify it, and what to do next from 2023-05-26T10:22:10

Listen in as VIN Foundation Vets4Vets® team member Dr. Susan Cohen dives deep on perfectionism. She covers how to identify it in ourselves and/or others, how it impacts veterinary teams, and hel...

Dr. Tony Bartels and Dr. Rebecca Mears on the latest student debt hot list topics and what borrowers need to do now from 2023-05-19T11:31:01

Listen in as student debt expert and Board Member Dr. Tony Bartels and student debt team member Dr. Rebecca Mears in this next installment of our Student Debt Series. This episode we’re going th...

Dr. Philip Richmond on advocating to remove the stigma around alcohol and substance use disorder and improve wellbeing in the veterinary profession from 2023-05-16T14:05:43

Dr. Philip Richmond vulnerably shares his journey with alcohol substance abuse, and how he takes lessons learned to help colleagues through vital peer support. He shares the importance of clear ...

Dr. Lance Roasa on the ins and outs of contract negotiation from 2023-04-27T15:59:16

Dr. Lance Roasa shares best practices for contract negotiations based on his almost 10 years of experience helping veterinary colleagues. He covers everything from what to look for in a colleagu...

Dr. Marie Holowaychuk on how a childhood plan took a left turn and led to her passion for mental wellness from 2023-04-19T12:59:56

Dr. Marie Holowaychuk chats with VIN Foundation Executive Director Jordan benShea about how growing up a child of veterinarians fueled her passion for the profession. From leaving her home count...

Dr. Tony Bartels and Dr. Rebecca Mears on big changes to student loans with latest news and updates from 2023-02-18T15:50:42

Listen in as student debt expert and Board Member Dr. Tony Bartels and the newest student debt team member Dr. Rebecca Mears chat with Executive Director Jordan benShea in this next installment ...

Dr. Tony Bartels and Dr. Rebecca Mears on the latest student loan extension and what you need to know now from 2022-12-07T11:15:43

Listen in as Executive Director Jordan benShea chats with student debt expert and Board Member Dr. Tony Bartels and the newest student debt team member Dr. Rebecca Mears in this next installment...

Dr. Tony Bartels and Dr. Rebecca Mears on the latest student loan news from 2022-11-09T15:54:02

Listen in as Executive Director Jordan benShea chats with student debt expert and Board Member Dr. Tony Bartels and the newest student debt team member Dr. Rebecca Mears in this next installment...

Dr. Lynn Hendrix on the importance of evidence based medicine for palliative care from 2022-09-15T15:25:29

Dr. Lynn Hendrix shares her veterinary path, from an endearing childhood story with a horse, to practicing emergency medicine, and finding hope and passion for palliative care through complicate...

Dr. Tony Bartels on the latest student loan news and what borrowers should do now from 2022-08-26T17:54:49

Listen in as Executive Director Jordan benShea chats with student debt expert and VIN Foundation Board Member Dr. Tony Bartels about the latest big news. Tony covers what we know now about the s...

Dr. Tony Bartels and Dr. Rebecca Mears on the latest student loan forgiveness news and what borrowers should do now from 2022-05-07T19:25:14

Listen in as Executive Director Jordan benShea chats with student debt expert and Board Member Dr. Tony Bartels and the newest student debt team member Dr. Rebecca Mears in this next installment...

The Future’s So Bright Series - Dr. Bree Montana and Dr. Jose Pla on the importance of telling your veterinary practice story from 2022-05-05T16:30:38

Listen in as VIN Foundation Executive Director Jordan benShea has a conversation with Dr. Bree Montana and Dr. Jose Pla in the next episode of the podcast series, The Future’s So Bright, the ins...

Dr. Tony Bartels on the latest student loan news and what you need to know now from 2022-04-20T14:50:28

Listen in as Executive Director Jordan benShea chats with student debt expert and Board Member Dr. Tony Bartels in this next installment of our Student Debt Series. In this episode we’re discuss...

Dr. Casara Andre on the power of cooperation to create a supportive community from 2022-04-20T14:47:20

Listen in as VIN Foundation Executive Director Jordan benShea has a conversation with Dr. Casara Andre about her first-hand boots-on-the-ground experience as the volunteer branch director of the...

The Future’s so Bright Series: Dr. Bree Montana and Dr. Susan Cohen on the mental and emotional aspect of selling a veterinary practice from 2022-02-22T09:43:29

Listen in as VIN Foundation Executive Director Jordan benShea has a conversation with Dr. Bree Montana and Dr. Susan Cohen in the 3rd installment of the podcast series The Future’s So Bright, th...

The Future’s So Bright Series - Dr. Bree Montana and Dr. Lance Roasa on different types of veterinary practice sales from 2022-02-10T10:08:21

Listen in as VIN Foundation Executive Director Jordan benShea has a conversation with Dr. Bree Montana and Dr. Lance Roasa in the next episode of the podcast series, The Future’s So Bright, the ...

Student Debt Series: Dr. Tony Bartels on the student loan payment pause extension, and what borrowers need to know now from 2021-12-22T14:04:57

Listen in as Executive Director Jordan benShea chats with student debt expert and Board Member Dr. Tony Bartels in this next installment of our Student Debt Series. In this episode we’re discuss...

The Future’s so Bright Series: Dr. Bree Montana and Dr. Lance Roasa on the ins and outs of selling a veterinary practice from 2021-12-10T15:05:48

Listen in as VIN Foundation Executive Director Jordan benShea has a conversation with Dr. Bree Montana and Dr. Lance Roasa to kick off the new podcast series, The Future’s So Bright, the ins and...

Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji on her non-traditional path in veterinary medicine and how she sees her role as it relates to diversity, and inclusion from 2021-12-07T11:08:03

*TRIGGER WARNING* Some of the content in this episode may include triggers on anxiety. As a reminder, if you are a veterinary student or veterinarian, the VIN Foundation’s confidential peer-to-p...

Dr. Jennifer Woolf on raising awareness about veterinary forensics and the importance of asking the right questions from 2021-10-21T12:42:39

*TRIGGER WARNING* Some of the content in this episode may include triggers for topics including animal abuse and interpersonal violence. As a reminder, if you are a veterinary student or veterin...

Inhale, Exhale Series: Dr. Susan Cohen on colleagues in crisis and suicide awareness in the veterinary profession from 2021-10-08T10:20:19

*TRIGGER WARNING* some of the content in this episode may include triggers for topics including: Adverse Childhood Events also known as ACEs, animal abuse, and interpersonal violence, including ...

Dr. Tony Bartels and Dr. Shiloh Landskov on the difference between credit card debt and student loan debt repayment strategies from 2021-09-23T14:40:59

Join VIN Foundation Board Members Dr. Matt Holland and Dr. Tony Bartels in a discussion with new veterinary graduate and practicing veterinarian Dr. Shiloh Landskov about strategies in paying of...

Edie Lau on her path to veterinary journalism and trends in the profession from 2021-09-18T14:56:42

Listen in as Executive Director Jordan Benshea chats with VIN News Director Edie Lau about life as a veterinary journalist and her hope for the profession. 

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Indya Woods on her commitment to doing the work needed to improve diversity in the profession from 2021-09-01T14:56:06

Join VIN Foundation Executive Director Jordan Benshea as she chats with 4th year Auburn veterinary student Indya Woods about the importance of not listening on defense, coming to a conversation ...

Dr. Tony Bartels on the latest student loan repayment extension news and advice for next steps from 2021-08-28T14:39:28

Listen in as Executive Director Jordan benShea chats with Board Member and student debt expert Dr. Tony Bartels in this next installment of our Student Debt Series. In this episode, we’re discus...

Dr. Rachel Mar on prioritizing self-care and encouraging colleagues to live a life of vitality from 2021-08-27T20:37:29

Listen in as Executive Director Jordan Benshea chats with Dr. Rachel Mar about the importance of having compassion for yourself, her path to creating Vitality Vet, and how Batman (yes Batman!) p...

Dr. Andrew Moffatt on recognizing burnout, lessons learned while building a business, and helping future colleagues from 2021-07-20T09:42:52

Listen in as VIN Foundation Executive Director Jordan Benshea chats with Dr. Andrew Moffatt about his veterinary career journey from his early dreams of being a fish doctor to the CEO of VetnCar...

Dr. Tony Bartels on FedLoan Servicing and the latest student loan news from 2021-07-13T14:12:54

Listen in as VIN Foundation Executive Director Jordan Benshea has a conversation with VIN Foundation Board Member and Student Debt expert Dr. Tony Bartels on the latest news about FedLoan Servic...

Daniella Guzman on taking a strategic approach in choosing a veterinary school and the value in forging your own path from 2021-07-06T08:55:48

Listen in as Dr. Matt Holland has a conversation with Ohio Veterinary School student Daniella Guzman, and Dr. Tony Bartels about financing veterinary school, and how the school decision has last...

Charlotte Waack on her love for the science, animals and a glimpse into the life of veterinary support staff from 2021-06-30T12:45:33

Join VIN Foundation Executive Director Jordan Benshea as she chats with VSPN Director Charlotte Waack about her journey to veterinary medicine, how a back injury set her on an unexpected course,...

Nia Powell on how being persistent and pushing through can result in great things from 2021-06-29T08:45:05

Dr. Matt Holland has a conversation with NC State College of Veterinary Medicine's 2nd-year student Nia Powell. Nia shares her journey to veterinary medicine, her experience with racism, and how...

Dr. Tony Bartels on sizing up the student loan tax forgiveness exemption from 2021-05-14T11:33:28

Tune in as VIN Foundation Executive Director Jordan Benshea chats with student debt educator Dr. Tony Bartels about the latest student loan tax forgiveness. Taking the “hope for the best and pla...

Dr. Andrew Lee on recognizing red flags and not letting fear get in the way of making changes from 2021-05-13T11:00:21

Join VIN Foundation board member, Dr. Matt Holland, as he has a conversation with Dr. Andrew Lee about the importance of leadership by example, his journey to veterinary medicine, and his first-...

Dr. Lance Roasa and Dr. Drew Olson on the worldwide personal finance problem and its tie to mental health from 2021-04-30T10:06:45

Listen in as VIN Foundation Executive Director Jordan Benshea has a conversation with Drip.vet Co-Founders Dr. Lance Roasa and Dr. Drew Olsen about their scientifically proven passion project, a...

Dr. Moriah McCauley on staying curious, pivoting, and giving yourself grace from 2021-04-22T12:43:54

Join Dr. Matt Holland as he chats with Dr. Moriah McCauley about her path to veterinary medicine, and why her curiosity led her to start a podcast while in veterinary school in Scotland. Moriah ...

Justice Birdsong on her definition of diversity in the veterinary profession, and the importance of empathy toward others from 2021-04-05T06:47

Join VIN Foundation Board Member Dr. Matt Holland as he talks with Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) student Justice Birdsong. She shares her advice for creating a network in...

Dr. Serena Nayee on the cultural difference between animal and human medicine, and her quest to improve inclusive advocacy from 2021-03-30T19:32:10

Join VIN Foundation Board Member, Dr. Matt Holland, in his conversation with Dr. Serena Nayee as they discuss how the cultural difference between animal and human medicine lead her to veterinary...

Dr. Bronwyn Fullagar on practicing veterinary medicine around the world and the importance of humor from 2021-03-08T15:01:13

Listen in as VIN Foundation Board Member Matt Holland chats with Dr. Bronwyn Fullagar about her dedication to self-care, how humor plays a vital role, and what it’s like performing veterinary su...

Junior Saint Preux shares the importance of believing in yourself, and how diversity, equity,&inclusion play a role from 2021-02-25T08:49:03

Listen in as Junior Saint Preux, past SAVMA Chapter President, and Ross veterinary student chats with Dr. Matt Holland about his journey of perseverance. They discuss everything from diversity, ...

Dr. Quincy Hawley and Renee Machel discuss the intersection of self-improvement and mental health from 2021-02-17T13:35:03

This episode VIN Foundation Board Member Dr. Matt Holland is having a conversation with Get MotiVETed Co-Founders Dr. Quincy Hawley and Renee Machel. Listen in as they discuss self-improvement, ...

Dr. Tony Bartels on the Latest COVID-19 Student Loan Relief News from 2021-01-29T14:05:35

Tune in as we chat with student debt expert Dr. Tony Bartels about the latest updates to the COVID-19 Student Loan Repayment Relief announced this week. 

Since March 13, 2020, bo...

SAVMA Chapter President Jonathan Dumas discusses the diversity, equity, and inclusion reality as a veterinary student from 2021-01-21T17:03:09

This episode VIN Foundation Board Member Dr. Matt Holland is having a conversation with Ross Veterinary School SAVMA Chapter President and SAVMA Chapter President Representative-elect Jonathan D...

Dr. Lance Roasa and Dr. Tony Bartels on COVID-19 Student Loan Repayment Restart for Veterinary Students from 2020-12-18T12:53:45

Tune in as we have a conversation with student debt expert Dr. Lance Roasa and Dr. Tony Bartels about the COVID-19 Student Loan Repayment Relief Ending and strategies for re-entering repayment s...

Dr. Tony Bartels on COVID-19 Student Loan Repayment Restart from 2020-12-11T14:22:07

Tune in as we chat with student debt expert Dr. Tony Bartels about the COVID-19 Student Loan Repayment Relief Ending and strategies for re-entering repayment

Since March 13, 2020...

The Financials of Applying to Veterinary School with Amber McElhinney from 2020-11-30T12:48:19

Tune in as veterinary student Amber McElhinney reads her “Veterinary School Financials - What I Wish I Had Known” blog post. 

Helpful for all pre-veterinary students, Amber takes...

Borrow Better while in veterinary school and reduce your future stress from 2020-11-25T13:22:56

Tune in on this VIN Foundation Borrow Better webinar replay with student debt expert Dr. Tony Bartels. 

Paying for your veterinary education is complicated. FAFSA, Direct Unsubsi...

Finding resilience and opportunity when plans go awry with Dr. Hilary Levitin from 2020-10-29T17:38:41

Tune in as we chat with Dr. Hilary Levitin about her zig zag veterinary career path and passion for helping veterinary colleagues. She shares her approach to turning challenges into opportunitie...

Saving money while in veterinary school with 3rd year Sherry Shih from 2020-10-20T12:56:39

Tune in as we chat with Sherry Shih, a 3rd-year veterinary student at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. We discuss her detailed approach to saving money while in veterinary school. You can...

Life as a 4th year, and planning for the future amidst COVID with Victoria McKaba from 2020-09-23T14:28:08

Tune in as we chat with Victoria McKaba, a 4th-year veterinary student at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. We discuss what it’s like being a 4th year in the midst of CO...

COVID, the CARES Act, and your student loans with Dr. Tony Bartels from 2020-09-08T16:41:23

Tune in as we chat with VIN Foundation Board Member and student debt expert, Dr. Tony Bartels. We discuss how COVID has impacted student loans, and what t...

Pivoting during a pandemic, and finding balance with Dr. Karl Jandrey from 2020-08-30T17:19:07

Tune in as we chat with the School of Veterinary Medicine and UC Davis Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Programs, Dr. Karl Jandrey. We share a glimpse into a day of his life, the ways he...

Veterinary school application strategies with Kamira Patel from 2020-08-13T10:46:40

Tune in as we chat with Kamira Patel, a 3rd-year veterinary student at UC Davis. Kamira shares her veterinary school application strategy, how she narrowed her choices based on priorities, and h...

Lessons learned of applying to veterinary school with Amber McElhinney from 2020-07-24T11:02:10

Tune in as we chat with Amber McElhinney, a 2nd-year veterinary student at UC Davis. We take a deep dive into her pre-veterinary strategies, from research to applications and interviews, to the ...

Are you caring too much? Red Shoe Syndrome with Dr. Susan Cohen from 2020-07-07T09:39:29

Tune in as we chat with VIN Foundation Vets4Vets® team member, Dr. Susan Cohen. We discuss the difference between compassion fatigue and burnout and explore a new concept Susan has identified as...

A haiku, a veterinarian, and the coronavirus with Dr. Matt Holland from 2020-04-21T15:12:44

Tune in as we chat with VIN Foundation board member Dr. Matt Holland, and hear the story of his unconventional path to being a veterinarian. Matt shares the positive impact of his time in leader...

Life as a veterinary student in the age of COVID-19 with Shiloh Landskov from 2020-04-06T17:23:51

What does a wet lab have to do with a free TV? Tune in as we chat with Shiloh Landskov, a 4th veterinary student at the University of Illinois to find out. We discuss what it’s like being a vete...

Vets4Vets® - You are not alone, peer-to-peer support in the age of COVID-19 with Dr. Bree Montana from 2020-03-23T13:39:08

Welcome to the launch of the VIN Foundation's Veterinary Pulse podcast.

Join us as we talk with veterinary colleagues about critical topics from student debt to mental health. And share ...