Voices Of Veterinary Medicine

     ↑ Dr. Matt Holland graduated from Drake University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication in 2007 with a B.A. in radio and television journalism, and worked as a freelance television producer for various media outlets in Chicago and New York City including Big Ten Network, Major League Baseball Network, and the Chicago Bears. Because his […] The post Ep 16: Dr. Matt Holland, Former SAVMA President and Current AVMA/AAAS Fellow, Says Vet School Was The Hardest Thing He Ever Did – And He Wants To Make It Easier For You appeared first on Realize.VET.

     ↑ With characteristic humor, Dr. Dean Scott proclaims that animal rights should apply to veterinarians. After all, we’re animals too! Don’t we deserve to be treated humanely? Reflecting back on his 20 years of clinical experience as a small animal veterinarian, Dr. Scott holds nothing back as he discusses the changes he wants to […] The post Ep 15: Dr. Dean Scott Thinks Animal Rights Should Apply to Veterinarians appeared first on Realize.VET.

     ↑   Please Note: There is an important update in the introduction to Dr. Hunt’s interview. And apologies for the poor sound quality of Dr. Hunt’s interview. This was the last interview I recorded before figuring out how to record separate voice tracks. Dr. Timothy Hunt graduated with his DVM degree from the University […] The post Ep 14: Dr. Timothy Hunt – Courageous, Compassionate, Innovative, and the Boss I Wish Every Vet Could Have appeared first on Realize.VET.

APRIL KUNG, DVM ♦ March 16, 2018: Happy World Sleep Day! I recently came across an article in the human medical journal, JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) about the importance of a good night’s sleep for metabolic health. It helped me understand the underlying biological mechanisms for how poor sleep habits can lead to […] The post The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep for Your Metabolic Health – and a Bedtime Story From Me To You appeared first on Realize.VET.

     ↑ Dr. Zenithson (“Zenny”) Ng is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Community Practice at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree in Animal Science from Rutgers University and veterinary degree from Cornell University. He completed a Small Animal rotating internship at the Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital of the ASPCA […] The post Ep 13: Dr. Zenithson Ng – Doing What He Swore He’d Never Do And Loving Every Minute Of It appeared first on Realize.VET.

     ↑ Dr. Lisa Lippman always wanted to be a veterinarian. Growing up in New Jersey, she pursued her passions in biology and public relations at Syracuse University. She completed a pre-medical program at the University of Pennsylvania and then went on to earn her DVM at Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine […] The post Ep 12: Dr. Lisa Lippman is Forging Her Own Unique Path as an Entrepreneur, Podcaster and Celebrity Vet. appeared first on Realize.VET.

     ↑ Dr. Allison O’Kell studied Animal Science as an undergraduate at the University of Alberta, Edmonton in Alberta, Canada, then went on to earn her DVM degree with Great Distinction from Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan in 2008, where she received numerous scholarships and awards. In 2012, Dr. O’Kell completed her […] The post Ep 11: Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Allison O’Kell Finds Work-Life Balance and Happiness After Forging a New Path to Clinical Research appeared first on Realize.VET.

     ↑ In this episode of the Voices of Veterinary Medicine podcast, Dr. Will McCauley speaks candidly about his decision to leave clinical practice and why his non-clinical position has been a much better fit for him, providing not only fulfillment and job satisfaction but also a great work-life balance. Dr. McCauley opens a window […] The post Ep 10: Dr. Will McCauley Left Clinical Practice and Has Never Been Happier. appeared first on Realize.VET.

     ↑ In the ninth episode of the Voices of Veterinary Medicine podcast, my friend and mentor, Dr. Alicia Ragni, talks about her experiences on the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Board. Dr. Ragni explains how she got on the board, her motivations for accepting the extra work of this unpaid position, and how understanding the […] The post Ep 9: Dr. Ragni Shares Her Experiences on the IL State Veterinary Medical Board appeared first on Realize.VET.

     ↑ In the eighth episode of the Voices of Veterinary Medicine podcast, Dr. Daniel Griffith talks about how he came to veterinary medicine as a second career, how he and his wife balance both of their careers while raising two young daughters, and what his life as a mixed animal practitioner is like. Much […] The post Ep 8: Dr. Daniel Griffith Says His Life As A Mixed Animal Practitioner Is Like the James Harriot Books – Sort Of appeared first on Realize.VET.

     ↑ In the seventh episode of the Voices of Veterinary Medicine podcast, Dr. James Corrigan discusses his life as an Army Vet, and the pros and cons of being a veterinarian in the armed forces. He also talks about how one of the hardest things that ever happened to him led to him finding […] The post Ep 7: Dr. James Corrigan Discusses His Life as an Army Veterinarian appeared first on Realize.VET.

     ↑ In the sixth episode of the Voices of Veterinary Medicine podcast, 2018 TED Fellow and the first veterinarian ever to be chosen as a TED Fellow, Dr. Claire Simeone talks about her life as a Marine Mammal Veterinarian. Dr. Simeone reveals the hardships and rewards of her first internship in a small animal specialty […] The post Ep 6: 2018 TED Fellow, Dr. Claire Simeone Talks About Being a Marine Mammal Veterinarian appeared first on Realize.VET.

     ↑ In the fifth episode of the Voices of Veterinary Medicine podcast, CVT, Danyahl Robison talks candidly about how financial difficulties required her to abandon her dream of becoming a veterinarian, but how she found her heart again when she decided to become a Certified Veterinary Technician and to work in emergency medicine. Danyahl […] The post Ep 5: Danyahl Robison, CVT Talks About What It Takes To Be A Super Tech appeared first on Realize.VET.

     ↑ In the fourth episode of the Voices of Veterinary Medicine podcast, Dr. Ana Schreiner talks about her love for emergency medicine, and how she was able to pay off her student loan debt in just five years. She also talks about the circuitous route she took to veterinary medicine, and how one old […] The post Ep 4: Dr. Ana Schreiner Recounts Her Winding Path From Growing Up in Russia to Becoming an ER Vet in the USA appeared first on Realize.VET.

     ↑ In the third episode of the Voices of Veterinary Medicine podcast, Dr. Shelley Spangler talks about the burnout she experienced in vet school, as well as how her first job out of veterinary school almost caused her to leave veterinary medicine altogether. It was working as a relief vet that rekindled Dr. Spangler’s […] The post Ep 3: Dr. Shelley Spangler Gives an Insider’s View on Shelter Medicine appeared first on Realize.VET.

     ↑ In the second episode of the Voices of Veterinary Medicine podcast, Dr. Kerry Kraemer discusses her perceptions of vet school, the challenges of her first five years of practice, and how and why she ultimately decided to become a full-time relief veterinarian. Dr. Kraemer provides great advice for future veterinary doctors on how […] The post Ep 2: Dr. Kerry Kraemer Finds Happiness as a Relief Veterinarian appeared first on Realize.VET.

     ↑ On this first episode of the Voices of Veterinary Medicine podcast, I speak about my experiences in vet school as well as my early years of practicing as a small animal veterinarian. I discuss the biggest surprises and the biggest challenges, offering advice to future veterinarians about how they might avoid some of […] The post Ep 1: The Who, What, Where and Why of Dr. K and The Voices of Veterinary Medicine Podcast appeared first on Realize.VET.