“Making sure that I’m investing my time and resources into my own learning and development I think has been probably the biggest takeaway for me growing this thing.”Our guest today is Dr. Addie Reinhard. Dr. Reinhard is the founder of MentorVet a program established to help early career veterinarians learn important skills to help them succeed in the first years past graduation. We talk about her passion for veterinary medicine and why she believes leadership and mentorship are so critical to the wellbeing of the profession. We also chat about the Veterinary Leadership Conference and learn about two different presentations she will be giving. It’s a great conversation and we can’t wait to share this journey 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 You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcastTo learn more about the Veterinary Leadership Conference visit avm.org/vlc

My Veterinary Life

The importance of Leadership and Mentorship in Vet Med with Dr. Addie Reinhard

“And I feel like the word stuck is a tip, is just a tip of the iceberg. And you have to figure out individually what that means for people. There’s a lot beneath the surface that ultimately makes you feel stuck.”Our guest today is Dr. Cassidy Rist. Dr. Rist shares how her career has taken her on some incredible adventures. This includes completing two internships, traveling internationally, time at the CDC, as well as time with USDA APHIS. This all led up to her current role at Virginia Maryland’s College of Veterinary Medicine, where she is an Assistant Professor or Practice. It is a great conversation and we are so excited to share this journey 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 You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

Self-Reflection and Getting Unstuck in Vet Med with Dr. Cassidy Rist

“It’s going to be up to you. What is your rich life and now how are you designing your finances in a way that is going to help you get there.”Our guest today is Dr. Grace Kim. Dr. Kim is both a DVM and an AFC. Not familiar with AFC? It stands for Accredited Financial Counselor. We learn about her journey to veterinary medicine and then how she became interested in finances- something that surprised herself! It’s a great conversation full of lots of information and insights. We are so excited to share this journey 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 You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcastIf you want to learn more about Dr. Kim, please visit her website: https://richerlifedvm.com/

Creating Your Richer Life with Dr. Grace Kim

“They told me in my days of self-reflection to just sit down and make a list of things that I want in a career and things that I don’t want. And it was not specific things like, I want to work in nutrition, or I want to do this kind of medicine. It was thinking about things I enjoyed and things I didn’t. I enjoy teaching. I enjoyed having time to sit and think and actual process what I was trying to do and I did not like having to juggle 13 different cases at once and make decisions within the course of five minutes like you might have to do in an ER setting.”Our guest today is Dr. Dr. Matt Hull. Dr. Hull is the Digital Education Specialists for Hill’s Pet Nutrition. We talk about how his path to veterinary medicine has taken many unexpected twists and turns and how mentors have played a critical role in helping him evaluate what matters to him the most in a career. This episode is full of amazing advice and insights. We are thrilled to share this journey 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 You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

Finding A Job That Complements You with Dr. Matt Hull

“You know, I think that...I’ve said it several times, is believe you can, say yes and the other thing that I realized more recently is you never know who you are influencing on any day and it could be a podcast but it could be at the grocery store, it could be a client. I have heard so many…I guess you get to a certain age you start hearing from people you never knew you were influencing and their lives have changed because of something you did or said, just being you. So be you. The world needs you. And know you are making a difference.”Our guest today is Dr. Apryl Steele. Dr. Steele is the CEO of the Dumb Friends League located in Colorado. While this is not how she saw her career going, she shares her incredible journey and the impact she continues to have on the profession. We also discuss the impact COVID had on her organization and how they are continuing to respond to all animals in need. It’s a truly inspiring story and we cannot wait to share this journey 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 You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

An Inspiring Career Journey with Dr. Apryl Steele

“But just know that as a student, the doors are endless and wide open and no matter how many of them you want to walk through in the long run is completely fine.”Our guest today is Legend Thurman. Legend is a veterinary student at the Royal Veterinary College and at the time of the recording was completing and externship with the AVMA Membership and Field Services Team. She shares what the vet school application process was like for her and we even learn her favorite question asked on an application! We also chat about what going to school in the UK is like and why that was the right choice for her. Legend also shares what drew her to the AVMA externship and what she has been working on during her time with us. We cannot wait to share this journey 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 You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

A Royal Veterinary Experience with Legend Thurman

“You know for the most part, veterinarians tend to be very caring people that want to reach out and help when they can. The problem with disaster response is that we need trained, caring veterinarians to reach out. And by trained, I don’t mean, they are trained as a veterinarian, I mean that you are trained as a first responder.”Our guest today is Dr. Warren Hess. Dr. Hess has had an incredible career that could probably fill many episodes on its own. Today, however, we are focused on the role he has played in assisting with natural disasters. We discuss how he became interested in this area of veterinary medicine and what impact veterinarians can have in times of crisis. He emphasizes the importance of education in disaster preparedness and shares the opportunities AVMA has for certificate programs that will help start that learning process. It’s a great conversation and we cannot wait to share this journey 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 You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

How Veterinarians Can Help During Natural Disasters with Dr. Warren Hess

“Fixing animals and being a voice for them when they don’t have one and feeling like I make a difference in an animal’s life is more rewarding to me than anything else in the world. And that’s why I really got interested the most in veterinary medicine.”Our guest today is Patrick Douglas. Patrick is a certified veterinary technician. After a few years in private practice, he decided to relocate to Arkansas. He’d always wanted to work at a zoo, and saw they had an opening at the Little Rock Zoo. He figured it wouldn’t hurt to put his name out there and applied. After several interviews, the job of his dreams was his! We learn what his day to day activities look like, what has surprised him the most and just how awesome his job really is! We cannot wait to share this journey 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 You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

A Path to Zoo Medicine with Patrick Douglas

“Shelter medicine is a lot of surgery. Which is also why I was like, yeah, I could definitely do shelter medicine, because, it’s everything. It’s just like the melting pot of the vet med field I feel like.”Our guest today is Dr. Rachel Wooten. After graduating from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee University, Dr. Wooten pursued a shelter medicine internship at the University of Illinois. From here, she’s worked at several different types of shelters and shares what she loves and learns from all those experiences. It’s a great conversation and we cannot wait to share her journey 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 You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

Shelter Medicine: The Melting Pot of Vet Med with Dr. Rachel Wooten

“It reflects, I think, the spectrum of pet ownership and just how different cultures care for pets and love pets. You know we didn’t really know what to do with this dog but we learned over time and we were so grateful for people who helped us. But it really convey that loving and owning a pet comes in a variety of ways.” Our guest today is Dr. Chumkee Aziz. Dr. Aziz is a graduate Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. After veterinary school, she completed a small animal rotating internship with ASPCA in New York, then a shelter medicine residency at UC Davis. She shares that her path to veterinary medicine was not a straight shot and it all changed with one special dog. This career has led her to some amazing places and experience as well as opportunities. She currently serves as the president of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. We learn so much about the importance of mentorship and following your passion as well as the impact you can have on your community. It’s such a fun and inspiring episode. We cannot wait to share this journey 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 You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

A Story of Community, Mentorship and Shelter Medicine with Dr. Chumkee Aziz

“And then just be prepared to be adventurous, compassionate, and enthusiastic every day because the craziness will come your way and if you meet it with positivity you will really, really enjoy this type of career.” Our guest today is Dr. Traci Gilbert. Dr. Gilbert is a graduate from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation she was in small animal private practice until she learned of an opening for a veterinarian at a local animal shelter. She jumped at the opportunity and has built and incredible career from there. She shares a lot of great insights about working in shelter medicine and what her day ‘typically’ looks like and also how to keep a positive perspective on things. We are so excited to share this journey 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 You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

Talking Shelter Medicine and Positivity with Dr. Traci Gilbert

“I got to a point in my career, and I’m sure other people can relate to this, where I had to balance what was comfortable against the desire to do more, to stretch my wings, to learn more, to add more to the organization that I was working for, Hill’s, but to do that in a different way." Our guest today is Joann Fuller. Joann is the Brand Engagement Manager at Hill’s Pet Nutrition and she joins us to talk about some of the incredible programs she is involved in that focus on working with Animal Shelters. Before we jump into that part of her career, we start at the beginning and learn how she joined the Hill’s Pet Nutrition Team and moved throughout the company. This episode is full of passion and lots of great information on the role we can play in helping animal shelters. We are so excited to share this journey 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 You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

Learning about Animal Shelter Programs with Joann Fuller

“We call them insureds-veterinarians that have professional liability insurance and are insured by the company can call anytime. So, we take a lot of insured phone calls to answer questions or they are in a tough situation and need some advice. I really love reviewing the claims and it’s really like I’m back at school. My textbooks are all dusted off. We do a lot of research, particularly I think my small animal surgery book gets the biggest workout, finding research or support for certain claims or situations. My textbooks have really come out of the closet and getting a workout again. So that was my biggest surprise, is that I’m kind of back at school.’” Our guest today is Dr. Kara Escutia. She wraps up our series meeting AVMA Trust Veterinarians. Dr. Escutia is a 2011 graduate of University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. We chat about her career and how it has taken her from feline only medicine to small animal medicine from private to corporate and now to insurance. We also have fun discussing some memories from veterinary school. Spoiler Alert! She is Dr. Marci Kirk’s classmate! We also talk about how she has made some career decisions based on what she feels is best for her family at this time. This is a great conversation and we are so excited to share this journey 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 You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

Meet AVMA Trust Veterinarian Dr. Kara Escutia

“When we talk to clients, we can completely put ourselves in that situation and our heart breaks for everyone that we speak to. And so, believe me, there is absolutely no judgement.’” Our guest today is Dr. Jennifer Frey. We have an incredible conversation that not only includes a thorough look at how insurance claims are handled, but also touches on her passion for the profession…. Diversity. We learn what her experience was like joining the profession and some ideas she has for helping to bring more diversity to veterinary medicine. We also talk about how she learned about the role at AVMA PLIT and why she thinks it is so important. It’s an informative and insightful conversation and we cannot wait to share this journey 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 You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

Meet AVMA Trust Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Frey

We are thrilled to bring you this bonus episode! Our guest today is Sarah Culberson. Sarah is one of the keynote presenters at the 2021 Virtual AVMA Convention. She is also an author, an actor, a humanitarian, AND a princess of Sierra Leone! We discuss what it was like to write her book “A Princess Found” and draw some parallels between her experiences and those that some of us face in veterinary medicine. It is such an inspiring conversation! We are so excited to share this journey with you AND hope you will join us at the virtual AVMA Convention to hear more from Princess Sarah Culberson. 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 You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcastIf you would like to learn more about Sarah and her non-profit work, please visit her website: https://sarahculberson.com/You can also find her book, A Princess Found, at Amazon, Target, and many other book distributors.

Bonus Episode with AVMA Convention Keynote Speaker Princess Sarah Culberson

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. Anna Reddish and Marci Kirk.

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