Extraordinary Vets

The Hive Chain: Pollinators and Their People

In this episode of Extraordinary Vets, host Dr. Donna Harris sits down with Dr. Terry Kane and Dr.Melinda Wilkins, to talk about the vital role of honeybees in our ecosys

Passing the Stethoscope: A Spartan Family Story

In this episode of Extraordinary Vets, we honor the remarkable life and legacy of Dr. John Welser former Dean of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medic

Building Trust in Veterinary Medicine Through Social Media

In this episode of Extraordinary Vets, host Dr. Donna Harris sits down with Dr. Emily King to discuss her multi-faceted journey through veterinary medicine. From hanging

The Pivot to Purpose: How Dr. Mark Johnston Transformed Burnout into Global Impact

In this episode of Extraordinary Vets, host Dr. Donna Harris sits down with Dr. Mark Johnston, CEO of Vetstream, for a deeply candid conversation about career evolution,

Exploring The New World screwworm

In this special edition of the Extraordinary Vets Podcast, host Dr. Donna Harris sits down with Dr. Jamie Barnabei. With nearly a decade of federal service leading nation

The Leader’s Cadence: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Freeman

In this episode of Extraordinary Vets, host Dr. Donna Harris sits down with the remarkable Dr. Lisa Freeman, a veterinarian, whose career path led her from comparative bi

Speaking the Language: Contracts, Equity, and the Future of Vet Med

You won't find Dr. Charlotte Lacroix in a courtroom, but you will find her resolving the day-to-day legal puzzles that veterinarians face nationwide. As both a DVM and a

A Veterinarian’s Journey Beyond Earth

In this episode of Extraordinary Vets, host Dr. Donna Harris sits down with Dr. Richard Linnehan, a veterinarian and NASA astronaut who completed four space shuttle missi

Exploring the Raceways: A Deep Dive into Fish Medicine

In this episode of Extraordinary Vets, host Dr. Donna Harris sits down with Dr. Myron Kebus, a specialist in fish production medicine, to explore one of the most unique a

From Exam Rooms to Global Thrillers: The Career of Dr. James Rollins

What happens when a Mizzou-trained veterinarian trades his stethoscope for a pen to become a #1 New York Times bestselling author? In this episode of Extraordinary Vets,

Carving Your Own Niche: The Extraordinary Career of Dr. Christy Lee

In this episode of Extraordinary Vets, host Dr. Donna Harris interviews Dr. Christy Lee, a veterinarian with a unique career path that includes working with exotic animal

Rural Veterinary Services: Dr. Eric Davis and the Story of RAVS

In this episode of Extraordinary Vets, host Dr. Donna Harris interviews Dr. Eric Davis, founder of Rural Area Veterinary Services (RAVS). Dr. Davis shares his journey fro

Innovating Veterinary Education

In this special "Dean’s Edition" of Extraordinary Vets, host Dr. Donna Harris sits down with three deans who prove there is no single "right" way to reach the top of acad

What Veterinarians Can Do for the Ocean

In this episode of Extraordinary Vets, host Dr. Donna Harris interviews Dr. Joe Gaydos, a marine mammal veterinarian and science director at the SeaDoc Society. They disc

More Than Medicine: Veterinarians Serving the Nation

In this episode of Extraordinary Vets, host Dr. Donna Harris welcomes Dr. Justin Schlanser, Colonel in the U.S. Army, Chief of the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, and Command

The Daphne Mobley Effect

In this episode of Extraordinary Vets, host Dr. Donna Harris interviews Dr. Daphne Mobley, a veterinarian with a diverse career path that includes lab animal medicine, co

Beyond the Farm Gate:Understanding Dairy Veterinary Medicine

Discover what it really takes to become a successful dairy veterinarian and how veterinarians transition into the animal health industry with Dr. Matt Boyle,Director, Dai

Happy Trails and Cattle Tales: The Extraordinary Career of Dr. Bob Sager

In this episode of Extraordinary Vets, host Dr. Donna Harris sits down with Dr. Bob Sager whose career spans more than 45 years in beef cattle medicine. From running rura

Wildlife Conservation through a One Health Lens: The Adventures of Dr. Steve Osofsky

In this episode of Extraordinary Vets, host Dr. Donna Harris interviews Dr. Steve Osofsky, a prominent figure in wildlife conservation and the One Health movement. Dr. Os

Every Image Tells a Story: A Radiologist’s Path to Leadership

In this episode of Extraordinary Vets, host Dr. Donna Harris interviews Dr. Michael Bailey, the president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Dr. Baile