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American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

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.

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Thursday · 29 min
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 pursue equine surgery to discovering a passion for anesthesiology, teaching, and...
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September 24 · 25 min
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, and the Ask A Vet columnist for the Washington Post, is this week's guest. Dr....
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September 17 · 27 min
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 veterinary medicine with a clear vision for her future as a mixed animal...
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September 10 · 28 min
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 reflects on how mentorship, curiosity, and different practice experiences helped...
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September 3 · 24 min
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 the winner of the 2026 AVMA Unsung Hero Award, is this week's guest. Char's career...
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August 27 · 25 min
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 her career that began as a second career and took her from overnight emergency...
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August 20 · 29 min
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 Practitioners, and a member of the AVMA Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee, is our...
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August 13 · 26 min
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 student to feline specialist, animal welfare advocate, and published author, Dr. Chow...
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August 6 · 26 min
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 how setbacks and career pivots ultimately shaped a more meaningful definition of...
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July 30 · 29 min
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 aftermath of a recession to building and eventually selling a thriving...
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July 23 · 27 min
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 shares how embracing a portfolio career allows her to have a 'telescopic' perspective...
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July 16 · 27 min
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 graduate associate to practice owner at the same clinic, highlighting the importance...
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July 9 · 26 min
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 curiosity are themes throughout his story, from pursuing veterinary technology as a...
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July 2 · 25 min
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 week. She shares how her experiences in international conservation work and...
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June 25 · 23 min
Connecting People, Pets, and Purpose with Dr. Amanda Donnelly
Dr. Amanda Donnelly, a veterinary consultant, award-winning speaker, and author of Leading and Managing Veterinary Teams, is this quarter's featured guest. She shares her journey from growing up in a veterinary family to building a successful career...
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June 18 · 28 min
Navigating Pregnancy and Beyond with Dr. Emily Singler
Dr. Emily Singler, the author of Pregnancy and Postpartum Considerations for the Veterinary Team, a content specialist for the American Animal Hospital Association, a certified parental leave coach, and a mother herself, is our guest this week. She...
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June 11 · 25 min
Mistakes Happen with Dr. Katherine Quesenberry
Dr. Katherine Quesenberry, chief medical officer at the Animal Medical Center, joins us for our "Mistakes Happen" series this week. In this series, we are talking with brave colleagues about the parts of their career stories no one likes to talk...
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June 4 · 24 min
Mistakes Happen with Dr. Jim Orsini
Dr. Jim Orsini, an associate professor of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and co-editor of Equine Emergencies and Comparative Veterinary Anatomy: A Clinical Approach, for our "Mistakes Happen" series this week. In this series, we are...
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May 28 · 24 min
Mistakes Happen with Dr. Courtney Campbell
Dr. Courtney Campbell, a board-certified small animal surgeon, practice owner, author, and media correspondent, opens the personal stories for our "Mistakes Happen" series this week. In this series, we are talking with brave colleagues about the...
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May 21 · 27 min
Introducing "Mistakes Happen" with Dr. Jen Brandt
Dr. Jen Brandt, AVMA's Director of Wellbeing, provides a research-based foundation for our exciting new series, "Mistakes Happen," on this week's show. She explores the neuroscience behind mistakes, explaining how our brains are wired to perceive...
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