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Life Sciences · Kyle Kansman, DVM, CertAqV

A Walk on the Wild Side: A Veterinary Podcast

by Kyle Kansman, DVM, CertAqV

A Walk on the Wild Side is a podcast designed to educate veterinary professionals and other animal lovers on all things involving wildlife, zoo, aquatic, and zoological companion animals. Tune in as host Dr. Kyle Kansman, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Certified Aquatic Veterinarian, interviews veterinary professionals and other experts in the zoo, zoological companion animal, aquatic, and wildlife field. Also enjoy listening to the podcast's special segment "The Couch Conversations", where Kyle is joined by best friend and colleague, Dr. Maddie Chilcote, as they dissect the topics discussed in the interviews, talk about navigating veterinary school and getting your foot in the door in this field, and much more! AND enjoy the podcast's short segments "Speak Up for a Species", where Kyle and Maddie share facts about a specific species and highlight diseases or threats they face and what we all can do to help! Show us some love on Instagram (@walkonthewildside_vetpodcast) and like us on Facebook for continual info on episodes, animal health, and special content! Website: https://awalkonthewildsideaveterinarypodcast.com/

Latest episodes

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Ep. 8- Nutritional Diseases in Reptiles

On this episode of A Walk on the Wild Side, join host Dr. Kyle Kansman,  Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Certified Aquatic Veterinarian (CertAqV), as he interview

Apr 24 2023
1 h 00 min

Ep. 7- Helping Wildlife in Natural Disasters

On this episode of A Walk on the Wild Side, join host Dr. Kyle Kansman, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Certified Aquatic Veterinarian (CertAqV), as he interviews

Oct 11 2022
49 min

"Speak Up for a Species": The Amur Leopard

On this segment of "Speak Up for a Species" here on A Walk on the Wild Side, we are highlighting the critically endangered Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis). List

Jun 8 2022
34 min

Ep. 6- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine

On this episode of A Walk on the Wild Side, join host Kyle Kansman (Michigan State 2022 DVM candidate) as he interviews two other incredible veterinary students, Floyd Wi

Mar 12 2022
1 h 05 min

"Speak Up for a Species": The Florida Manatee

On this month's segment of "Speak Up for a Species" here on A Walk on the Wild Side, we are highlighting the Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris ). Liste

Dec 31 2021
24 min

Ep. 5- Avian Orthopedics

On this episode of A Walk on the Wild Side, join host Kyle Kansman (Michigan State 2022 DVM candidate) and wildlife veterinarian Dr. Nicki Rosenhagen (DVM at PAWS Wildlif

Oct 18 2021
53 min

"Speak Up for a Species": The Sea Otter

On this month's segment of "Speak Up for a Species" here on A Walk on the Wild Side, we are highlighting the sea otter (Enhydra lutris) in honor of Sea Otter Awarene

Sep 26 2021
23 min

Ep. 4- Anesthesia & Analgesia in Exotics

On this episode of A Walk on the Wild Side, join host Kyle Kansman (2022 DVM candidate) and board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist Dr. Kirk Munoz (DVM, MRCVS, CVMA,

Sep 2 2021
1 h 16 min

"Speak Up for a Species": The Vaquita

On this first segment of "Speak Up for a Species" here on A Walk on the Wild Side, we wanted to highlight an animal that is at an immediate threat for extinction: the Vaq

Jul 28 2021
14 min

Fintastic Facts- Shark Week Special

On this short special episode to celebrate the start of "Shark Week", host Kyle Kansman shares fintastic facts about sharks and what makes them such interesting animals!

Jul 11 2021
14 min

Ep. 3- Conservation Medicine in Zoos

On this new episode of A Walk on the Wild Side, listen in as Mark Romanoski, a registered veterinary technician at the Henry Vilas Zoo in Wisconsin, talks about conservat

Jun 24 2021
38 min

Couch Convo 1- Working with Wildlife

On the first ever episode of the podcast's special segment "The Couch Conversations", listen in as hosts Kyle Kansman (MSU CVM '22) and Maddie Chilcote (MSU CVM

May 20 2021
58 min

Ep. 2- Marine Mammal Rehab

On this episode of A Walk on the Wild Side, listen in as Jane Belovarac, a licensed veterinary technician and the wildlife response program curator at the Alaska Sealife

Apr 10 2021
44 min

Ep. 1- Anticoagulant Rodenticides

On this first ever episode of A Walk on the Wild Side, tune in as Dr. Stephany Lewis, current wildlife veterinarian at the Ojai Raptor Center in California, discusses how

Mar 23 2021
43 min

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