Critter Chronicles: Real Stories From Veterinarians

Aaron Pospisil
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Critter Chronicles: Real Stories From Veterinarians

“All Creatures Great and Small” just got updated for the 21st century! Have you ever wondered what kind of crazy hijinks happen at your local veterinary clinic? Ever wonder what your vet really thinks? Ever drive past a cow and think about who it’s doctor is? Ever wonder why and how your veterinarian became who they are? Find all this out and more as veterinarians from around the country share their funniest, saddest, and most heartfelt stories about animals and their human caretakers.

  1. 06/26/2022

    2:1 If You Can't Be Anything Else, Be a Bad Example

    Consider this a great lost episode of Critter Chronicles! This was recorded a lifetime ago back in September of 2021, and then life got in the way of this podcast. Well, it is finally time it sees the light of day! Michelle was a wonderful host who shared many stories about her career in mixed practice in Southern California. It was a really fun interview, and I'm glad I finally have been motivated enough to get it out to your ears! Note: there's some interruptions from my son in this podcast...

    1 hr

  2. 08/19/2021

    Episode 11: A Ron Swanson Quote AND a Forrest Gump Quote? What an Episode!

    This episode we are joined by Dr. Sarah Finney, a 3rd generation mixed animal veterinarian from Ohio. Dr. Sarah was a member of the OSU Class of 2018, which unfortunately has lost two members due to suicide. Sarah is kind enough to share her mental health journey and encourage others to reach out if they need help. Email: critterchroniclespod@gmail.comNot One More Vet Website: https://nomv.org/Suicide Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

    1h 6m

  3. 08/05/2021

    Episode 10: He Said His Favorite Part of the Clinic Was Burying Dead Dogs

    Today we are joined by Dr. Christina Frick, veterinarian, mom, and social media poster on the YouTube Channel DVM Mom and Farm Girl Frick (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0NgyxhMdZL7gCouXEF9qXA). She joins us tonight to share some stories from her 21 year career as a vet, from building a practice from scratch to some funny stories about her family.

    42 min

  4. 07/22/2021

    Episode 9: Family and Adjustments

    Dr. Sonya joins us this week to discuss her veterinary journey. She is a veterinarian from Louisiana who has taken a few different journeys in her career, from her children to starting a practice to starting a career in chiropractic medicine. This was a neat episode that taught me a lot about the world of chiropractics in veterinary medicine, as well as some great story telling from Dr. Sonya's time in practice!

    43 min

  5. 07/08/2021

    Episode 8: Being a Veterinarian in the Mountains Is Different Than Ohio....

    Today we are joined by Dr. Jackie Lee, a young veterinarian who recently made a change to a new practice in the Vermont/New Hampshire region. She shares some stories about becoming a vet, and some of her misadventures learning how to practice on the side of mountains rather than the flat parts of Ohio.

    37 min

  6. 06/24/2021

    Episode 7: It's Not a Journey, It's a Schlep

    Being a young veterinarian and owning a clinic, you expect certain challenges. Hearing the words "you have cancer" typically isn't one of them. Join us this episode with Dr. Lynne Acebey as she discusses how she overcame her diagnosis, the lessons it taught her, and how it has impacted her life in veterinary medicine. She has also graciously allowed me to leave her contact info below for anyone who is facing similar challenges and would like some help connecting to resources. Email: drl...

    49 min

  7. 06/10/2021

    Episode 6: From Trailer Park to ER Vet

    Today we are joined by Dr. Carol who is currently a practicing small animal emergency veterinarian, but previously held roles as a large dairy veterinarian in California, as well as a mixed practice veterinarian in Wisconsin. She shares some stories and reasons for changing her career. Another entertaining episode that had me laughing! The podcast she mentions in this episode is found here: http://pawhealthnetwork.com/pawcast/

    43 min

  8. 05/27/2021

    Episode 5: Cooler Than an Amish Vet

    Joining us this episode is Dr. Laura. She shares some excellent stories from her large animal career. We've all heard of Dr. Laura from the radio, but this one is WAY more entertaining!

    27 min
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“All Creatures Great and Small” just got updated for the 21st century! Have you ever wondered what kind of crazy hijinks happen at your local veterinary clinic? Ever wonder what your vet really thinks? Ever drive past a cow and think about who it’s doctor is? Ever wonder why and how your veterinarian became who they are? Find all this out and more as veterinarians from around the country share their funniest, saddest, and most heartfelt stories about animals and their human caretakers.

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