My Veterinary Life

Equine private practice to surgical specialist with Dr. Zach Loppnow

Dr. Zach Loppnow, an equine surgeon at Stillwater Equine Veterinary Clinic, is our guest this week. His path began on a hog farm in rural Minnesota, detoured through engi

Why now matters for student loan repayment with Paul Garrard

Paul Garrard, a student loan debt management expert, returns to the podcast this week because this time of year is especially important if student debt is part of your ve

Unconventional paths, student life, and leadership with Holli Heim

Holly Heim, a first-year student at Lincoln Memorial University’s Harrogate campus and local SAVMA chapter president-elect, is our guest this week. Holly's path to veteri

Equine practice to state veterinarian with Dr. Kristin Haas

Dr. Kristin Haas, who served as the state veterinarian of Vermont for 17 years, is an avid contributor to organized veterinary medicine, and has a background in equine me

Confident by choice with Juan Bendaña, 2027 VLC keynote speaker

Juan Bendaña, the author of Confident by Choice and the keynote speaker for the 2027 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference, hosted by VLC Presenting Partner, Zoetis, is o

Building community through rural mixed animal practice with Dr. Broc Mauch

Dr. Broc Mauch, a mixed animal associate veterinarian and the immediate past president of the South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association, is our guest on this week's epi

Anesthesiology and medical excellence with Dr. Kate Bailey

Dr. Kate Bailey, vice president of medical excellence and education at MedVet and a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist, is our guest this week. From plans to pur

Infectious disease, academia, and Ask a Vet with Dr. Jane Sykes

Dr. Jane Sykes, the director of the Center of Continuing Professional Education, a small animal medicine professor at the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine, an

From mixed animal practice to canine rehabilitation with Dr. Miki Mannino

Dr. Miki Mannino, a canine rehabilitation therapist and owner of K-9 Kinetics Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy, is our guest on this week's episode. Dr. Mannino entered

Discovering dentistry, mentorship, and leadership with Dr. Rachel Stading

Dr. Rachel Stading, a small animal associate veterinarian with special interests in dentistry and leadership development, is our guest on this week's episode. Dr. Stading

Building the workplace you want to see with Charlotte Weir

Charlotte Weir, the vice president of partnerships for Roo, an online veterinary staffing and careers platform, the founder and co-owner of a small animal hospital, and t

Room to evolve with Dr. Beth Neuman

Dr. Beth Neuman, senior director of mentorship at NVA General Practice, is this week’s guest and this quarter’s featured guest. Dr. Neuman shares the twists and turns of

Better every day with Dr. Bryan Clarke

Dr. Clarke, the president-elect of the American Animal Hospital Association, a co-owner of a small animal hospital, a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practi

Following curiosity with Dr. Keshe Chow

Dr. Keshe Chow, a board-certified specialist and bestselling author of fantasy, romance, and speculative fiction, is our guest this week. From cat-shy pre-veterinary stud

Redefining success with Dr. Kirsty Husby

Dr. Kirsty Husby, an equine surgeon with an MBA in Organizational Leadership who will soon be pursuing her PhD in Leadership Studies, is our guest this week. She shares h

Stress as stimulus with Dr. John Younker

Dr. John Younker, MBA, a veterinary practice consultant, speaker, mentor, and former practice owner, is this week's guest. From launching his veterinary career during the

Take the coffee with Dr. Jen Quammen

Dr. Jen Quammen, current AVMA president, relief veterinarian, chief veterinary officer of Otto, and co-founder of Veterinarian Coaching, is our guest this week. She share

Life, leadership, and AVMA with Dr. Diana Thomé

Dr. Diana Thomé, small animal practice owner and chair of AVMA's House Advisory Committee, is our guest on this week's podcast. She reflects on her journey from new gradu

Dipping your toe with Derek Maxwell, LVT

Derek Maxwell, a credentialed veterinary technician and co-owner of a mobile veterinary service, is our guest on this week's episode. Derek's open-mindedness and curiosit

Living your values with Dr. Emily Talkington

Dr. Emily Talkington, an international wildlife conservation veterinarian, a small animal relief veterinarian, and a passionate animal welfare advocate, is our guest this