Behind the Stethoscope

Dr. Elizabeth Brann

Behind the Stethoscope takes you into the real world of veterinary medicine — beyond appointments and surgeries, beyond the textbooks. Hosted by a new grad veterinarian, we explore the triumphs, the challenges, and all the moments that make this career unforgettable. From first-day jitters to heartwarming cases, from friendships to lessons learned, this podcast gives you a front-row seat to life behind the stethoscope — honest, unfiltered, and full of heart. Whether you’re a vet student, early-career vet, or just curious about life in the vet world, this is your backstage pass to the profession I love so much.

Episodes

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Inside the Life of an ER Vet with Dr. Hannah Hoose: Passion, Pressure, and Mental Health (Part 1)

    Send a text In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, host Dr. Elizabeth Brann sits down with fellow veterinarian Dr. Hannah Hoose for an honest conversation about her journey into emergency medicine. Dr. Hoose shares her path from growing up on California’s Central Coast to becoming an ER veterinarian, including the realities of vet school, her decision not to pursue an internship or residency, and her experience training through the NERD program. Together, they discuss what initially drew her to emergency medicine and what it’s really like once the adrenaline fades and the emotional weight sets in. This episode explores the physical and emotional demands of ER practice, the pressure to be resilient, and the importance of mental health and self-awareness in veterinary medicine. -This is Part 1 of a two-part interview focusing on the journey into ER and the emotional realities behind the role.

    29 min

  2. 4 FEB

    The Things I Learned After Graduation

    Send us a text Vet school taught me the medicine. But clinics taught me everything else. In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, I’m sharing the lessons vet school didn’t fully prepare me for — the ones you only learn once you’re in the clinic, especially as a new grad. From learning that you don’t have to know everything, to realizing how much communication really matters, to accepting that you can’t save every patient — this episode is an honest look at what real-life practice teaches you. We also talk about: --Why medical records are truly the worst --How learning to laugh at yourself can save your sanity --Why you don’t have to know everything to be a good doctor --How communication matters just as much as medicine If you’re a vet student, new graduate, or anyone navigating the realities of veterinary medicine — this episode is for you. --New episodes every Wednesday at 9am --Follow along on Instagram & TikTok: @dr.elizabeth.brann --www.behindthestethoscope.com

    20 min

  3. 28 JAN

    Mistakes, Growth, and Grace as a ER Veterinarian

    Send us a text In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, I’m talking openly about mistakes—the ones I’ve made as a new grad ER veterinarian, the lessons they taught me, and why mistakes don’t mean you’re failing. Vet medicine is high-pressure, emotional, and fast-paced—especially in the ER. As a new grad, mistakes can feel heavy, isolating, and overwhelming. But the truth is: mistakes are part of learning, growth, and becoming the doctor you’re meant to be. In this episode, we talk about: -Why mistakes happen (especially as a new grad) -The emotional weight of making them -How mistakes can actually make you a better veterinarian -Giving yourself grace while you’re still learning If you’re a vet student, new grad, or anyone in medicine who feels like they should “know everything by now”—this episode is for you. You are not alone, and you are exactly where you need to be. Listen, reflect, and remind yourself that growth doesn’t come without mistakes.

    17 min

  4. 21 JAN

    Imposter Syndrome in Vet Med: You’re NOT alone

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    20 min

  5. 12 JAN

    Behind the Stethoscope: Family, Support, and Starting This Journey

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    19 min
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About

Behind the Stethoscope takes you into the real world of veterinary medicine — beyond appointments and surgeries, beyond the textbooks. Hosted by a new grad veterinarian, we explore the triumphs, the challenges, and all the moments that make this career unforgettable. From first-day jitters to heartwarming cases, from friendships to lessons learned, this podcast gives you a front-row seat to life behind the stethoscope — honest, unfiltered, and full of heart. Whether you’re a vet student, early-career vet, or just curious about life in the vet world, this is your backstage pass to the profession I love so much.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Elizabeth Brann
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Behind the Stethoscope
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