Adapting to Online Veterinary School with Morgan Gunn and Carley Johnson
"I always laughed in the past like, 'You could never do vet school online. You have to do labs multiple times a week, we need to learn to suture, we need to learn to do surgery…' And I just remember having this moment of fear when they were like, 'online vet school.' And I wasn’t sure what that was going to look like." Being a veterinary student is hard enough with keeping up with coursework, attending labs, gaining surgical skills and securing externships. When Texas A&M Universit...
15 Apr 202142min
Adoption, Infertility, and Postpartum Depression with Drs. Lori Teller & Nancy Turner
“Every month was kind of a beatdown. I swear I would never pee on a stick ever, ever again.” Drs. Lori Teller and Nancy Turner knew they wanted to have children, respectively, but the journey to get there wasn’t easy. Both experienced infertility and ended up going down different paths. Dr. Turner eventually got pregnant and gave birth to her son, Sterling, whereas Dr. Teller pursued adoption and welcomed her son, Austin. In this episode, Dr. Turner shares what it was like being pregnant, ex...
25 Mars 202134min
Navigating the Pandemic as a Veterinary Forensics Expert with Dr. Melinda Merck
“I like doing the forensics work and I like working at the grocery store and I really think that blend could work.” The pandemic has significantly impacted the way people live, work, and interact with loved ones. Our guest today, Melinda Merck, DVM, who is a veterinary forensics expert, had to find a second job. While she is still the owner of Veterinary Forensics Consulting, she also works at her community grocery store, Randall’s. There, she has formed tight-knit relationships with employe...
11 Mars 202151min
Helping Pets and People In Times of Crisis with Dr. Katie Luke
“It’s more than just providing this little stuffed animal for a survivor. It’s about keeping their family intact and letting them know that they got out and everybody is safe.” Dr. Katie Luke is the Chief Operations Officer at the Austin Humane Society (AHS), the “largest no-kill, non-profit pet and adoption center in Austin, Texas.” Their mission is to “offer comprehensive, humane, life-saving animal services, transforming the lives of animals and those who love them.” In this episode, ...
18 Feb 202151min
56 Years Practicing Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Doyle "Bud" Cooper
Veterinary medicine has evolved significantly over the past 50 to 60 years. Dr. Doyle “Bud” Cooper, who graduated from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1964, speaks to this evolution, from the emergence of specialists in the profession to pet owners considering their dogs and cats a part of the family. As he outlines these changes, he also shares his story of becoming a veterinarian; building, buying and selling multiple clinics during his 56 years in the profession;...
4 Feb 202138min
Coping with Grief, Substance Abuse and Compassion Fatigue with Dr. Jennifer Lavender
"All of those curveballs that life throws us are trying to derail us, and you’ve got to have a real good sense of yourself and what’s important to you to continue to navigate that path." For Dr. Jennifer Lavender, those curveballs are compassion fatigue—something many veterinarians cope with—the devastating loss of her sister, a battle with substance abuse, and her attempt to balance her personal and professional commitments. She is the owner and practitioner of MetroPaws Animal Hospital in ...
21 Jan 202144min
Maximizing Your Money When Selling Your Practice to Corporate with Dr. Randy Carsch
“With the emergence of corporate, the whole game has changed. I mean, with corporates coming in and buying practices, veterinarians are becoming multimillionaires.” Dr. Randy Carsch, the President of Veterinary Sales and Consulting, helps those veterinarians determine the true value of their clinics, get them ready to sell and make a meaningful, well-earned profit. He is a veterinarian, practice consultant and licensed real estate agent. To learn more about him and work with him, pleas...
7 Jan 202146min
Wrapping up 2020
We're taking a little break during the holiday season, and our next episode will drop January 7. But before 2020 comes to a close, we wanted to thank you—our listeners. We couldn’t have done it without you. We're always open to ideas, so if you’d like to hear about a certain topic or from one of your favorite veterinarians or LVTs, email Dena at DenaGoldsteinSTL@gmail.com. We wish you, your family, friends, and pets a safe and happy holiday season. We'll see you in 2021!&nb...
22 Dec 20202min
