My Veterinary Life

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
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My Veterinary Life

Tune in for inspiring stories from your colleagues across the profession. You’ll hear from guest veterinarians about the journeys, challenges – and often hilarious anecdotes – that got them to where they are today. Come away with a fresh look at our veterinary community and a renewed excitement to embrace your veterinary journey. Hosted by Drs. Marci Kirk and Annie Chavent.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Behind the Scenes of Dairy Practice: A Day in the Life of Dr. Michelle Schack

    Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Michelle Schack, a dairy veterinarian and she is here to discuss her journey in large animal practice. Dr. Schack shares her early interest in veterinary medicine, her experiences post-graduation, and the structure of her workdays. She highlights the physical demands and evolving roles in dairy medicine, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and ongoing education. Dr. Schack also discusses her efforts in education and outreach through social media, aiming to bridge the gap between the public and agriculture. This is an extremely fun and inspiring conversation, and we are so excited to share it with you! Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

    28 min

  2. OCT 17

    The Future of Veterinary Education: Ethical Considerations and Collaborative Solutions

    Our guests on this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast are Drs. Julie Hunt and Jeremy Delcambre who join us to discuss the AAVMC Guidelines for the Use of Animals in Veterinary Education. They were both members of the international task force that created the guidelines and the handbook recently published on this topic. Throughout the conversation we discuss what it was like to work on these documents, how the group came to consensus on recommendations and how they navigated challenging conversations. They emphasize the importance of adaptability, inclusivity, transparency and continuous improvement in veterinary education. It is a wonderful conversation, and we are so excited to share it with you. To view the guidelines and handbooks, please visit the following links: https://www.aavmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AAVMC-Guidelines-AnimalUse.pdf https://www.aavmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AAVMC-AnimalUse-Handbook-06.pdf Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

    26 min

  3. OCT 10

    Demystifying the NAVLE: What Veterinary Students and Professionals Need to Know

    In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Elizabeth Johnson Million. Dr. Johnson Million is the Director of Veterinary Outreach at the International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA), better known as the folks who create and administer the NAVLE. She helps demystify common misconceptions and questions around this test, including how the questions are created and ways to volunteer to help create future versions of the test. It’s an awesome conversation with something for everyone! Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

    26 min

  4. OCT 3

    VLC Podcast Takeover

    This episode of My Veterinary Life podcast is a special takeover focused on the upcoming AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC), hosted by previous student attendees, Lily Smith and Taylor Barton. They discuss the “top 7” benefits of the conference, including networking, scholarship opportunities, and exploring diverse career paths. We hope to encourage all listeners to attend the VLC for personal and professional growth! For more information and to apply for student or early career scholarships for the VLC, visit the scholarships page here: https://www.avma.org/events/veterinary-leadership-conference/scholarships-savings Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

    22 min

  5. OCT 1

    Bonus Episode: Discussion on the Proposed Veterinary Professional Associate

    Today we have a bonus episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast. We are joined by two special guests Drs. Melanie Marsden and Jennifer Bosler to discuss the proposed creation of a new Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA). During the conversation we discuss what a proposed VPA is, why this is important timing in Colorado and much more. We appreciate you listening in on this important topic. Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

    31 min

  6. SEP 26

    Focus on Wellbeing: What about Research?

    This week we are concluding our three-part miniseries with a focus on wellbeing. In previous episodes we discussed working with mental health professionals along with different credentials and what they mean. We also covered financial wellbeing. We are joined this week by Dr. Kerry Karaffa. Dr. Karaffa is a licensed psychologist and the Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary medicine. He shares results from some of his research and what this means for veterinary students and professionals.  It’s hard to resist Dr. Karaffa’s enthusiasm and passion around these topics and we are so thrilled to share this episode with you. Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

    33 min

  7. SEP 19

    Focus On Wellbeing: What Do Finances Have to Do With It?

    In this episode, we are continue a three-part miniseries focused on wellbeing and the topic of the day is financial wellbeing! We are joined by Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett of Smart Vet Financial Podcast and Florida Veterinary Advisor to share their insights on improving your relationship with finances and to discuss the impact this has on your wellbeing. We discuss small steps you can take to have big impacts on your wellbeing no matter what stage of your career you are in. It’s a great conversation and we are so excited to share this information with you. Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

    30 min

  8. SEP 12

    Focus on Wellbeing: Working with Mental Health Professionals

    This week we are starting a new mini-series that will focus on wellbeing. Throughout these three episodes we will cover topics such as working with mental health professionals, financial wellbeing and highlighting research from mental health professionals within veterinary schools. To help us jump start these incredible conversations, we are joined by Francessca Tocco. She is a licensed clinical social worker with a master’s in social work. We cover a lot of ground including, as Francessca likes to say, making sense of the alphabet soup of mental health professional credentialing. It’s a great episode and we are so excited to share this information with you. Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

    34 min
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Tune in for inspiring stories from your colleagues across the profession. You’ll hear from guest veterinarians about the journeys, challenges – and often hilarious anecdotes – that got them to where they are today. Come away with a fresh look at our veterinary community and a renewed excitement to embrace your veterinary journey. Hosted by Drs. Marci Kirk and Annie Chavent.

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  • Creator
    American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    338
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
  • Show Website
    My Veterinary Life

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