My Veterinary Life

Inside Journey for Teams 3.0 with Dr. Latonia Craig

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Latonia Craig, AVMA's Chief of Veterinary Engagement and Belonging, is our guest on this week's episode. She introduces us to the Thrive Sessions,...

Answering the Call with Dr. Kristin Welch

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kristin Welch, a board-certified emergency and critical care specialist, is our guest on this week's episode. She takes us through her career path...

Finding Your Path(ology) with Dr. Olivia Patania

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Olivia Patania, a Senior Investigative Pathologist at StageBio and a Consulting Hepatobiliary Pathologist at Texas A&M University, is our gues...

From Cold Emails to Congress with Dr. Bailey Goff

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bailey Goff, the current George W. Bishop AVMA Congressional Fellow, is our guest on this week's episode. She discusses her path from aspiring cli...

Realizing the Residency with Dr. Laura Weintraub

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Laura Weintraub, a large animal associate veterinarian who recently completed her residency in Large Animal Emergency and Critical Care, is our gu...

The Art of Pathology with Dr. Timi Wu

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Timi Wu, lecturer in the department of microbiology & immunology at Cornell University, shares his journey into veterinary pathology and paras...

Work-life Symbiosis with Dr. Lindy O'Neal

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Lindy O’Neal, small animal practice owner and AVMA's House Advisory Committee Chair, shares how mentorship and unexpected opportunities led her ...

Finding Your Next Era in Vet Med with Dr. Naomi Hoyer

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Naomi Hoyer, service head and associate professor of veterinary dentistry and oral surgery at Colorado State University, is our guest on this week...

Opportunities in Organized Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Sara Verghis

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sara Verghis, an equine associate veterinarian, concludes our Opportunities in Organized Veterinary Medicine mini-series this week, speaking to th...

Opportunities in Organized Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Brennan Pitard

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Brennan Pitard, a small animal practice owner, continues our Opportunities in Organized Veterinary Medicine mini-series this week, speaking to the...

Opportunities in Organized Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Karen Cross

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Karen Cross, a small animal associate veterinarian, begins our Opportunities in Organized Veterinary Medicine mini-series this week, speaking to t...

Take the Risk with Dr. Carolyn Luther

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This quarter's featured guest, Dr. Carolyn Luther, Professional Veterinary Affairs Senior Manager, East Region at Hill’s Pet Nutrition, shares her f...

Professional Always with Dr. Gayle Leith

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Gayle Leith, associate professor at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine, joins the show this week to share her journey from...

Be Kind and Be Brave with Drs. Kristin Jankowski and Sheena Warman

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kristin Jankowski, Director of Veterinary Services at Open Door Veterinary Collective, and Dr. Sheena Warman, Professor of Veterinary Education an...

S.O.A.P. for Success with Dr. Stephanie West

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Stephanie West, small and large animal practitioner, practice manager, educator, consultant, and now author, joins the podcast this week. She desc...

Veterinary Technician Integration in Practice with Dr. Marty Betts and Heather Hopkinson

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Marty Betts, a small animal practitioner in Charlottesville, VA, and Heather Hopkinson, a credentialed veterinary technician at North Carolina Sta...

Kindness, Community, and Conservation: An Update with Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, small animal veterinarian, author, stand-up comedian, and TV star, returns to the show this week to share an update on his memoi...

Can You Do Something: An Update with Jon Geller

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jon Geller, emergency veterinarian and founder of the Street Dog Coalition, returns to the podcast this week to share how his relief efforts have ...

Finding Your Fit: Talking Career Coaching with Amanda Fark

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Fark, AVMA's Assistant Director of Veterinary Career Services, joins the show as this quarter's featured guest for a conversation about career ...

400 Episodes: A Farewell with Dr. Marci Kirk

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This special 400th episode is a heartfelt farewell to podcast founder Dr. Marci Kirk. In her final episode as co-host, Marci shares candid memories fr...

Student Loan Updates with Paul Garrard

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Because student loans are a part of veterinary life for many of us, student loan expert Paul Garrard joins us this week for an in-depth yet approachab...

Compassion and Compression with Mary Emfinger

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Emfinger, a third-year veterinary student at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, joins us on the show this week for an inspiring episode. Sh...

A Compassionate Calling with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Marie Holowaychuk returns to the show this week to discuss her new book, A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian, which...

The Art of Writing a Book with Dr. Kemba Marshall

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are featuring returning guest, Dr. Kemba Marshall to discuss her new book on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in veterinary medicin...

Advancing Belonging & Engagement at AVMA with Dr. Latonia Craig

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Latonia Craig, AVMA’s Chief Veterinary Engagement and Belonging Officer, joins us to explore why fostering a sense of connection, motivation, an...

The Journey to Becoming a Veterinary Death Doula with Dr. Ken Gorczyca

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Ken Gorczyca about his pioneering work in end-of-life care for animals. Dr. Go...

The Power of Choice with Dr. Jennifer Edwards

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jennifer Edwards, currently a leadership and energy coach and previously a small animal practice owner, is our guest this week on the My Veterinar...

Shaking the Walls with Megan Gerhardt- 2026 VLC Keynote

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Megan Gerhardt, the founder of Gentelligence®, is our guest on this week’s episode of the My Veterinary Life® podcast. Megan will be the keynote s...

Pain Management and Career Management with Dr. Bonnie Wright

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bonnie Wright shares her journey to becoming a veterinary anesthesiologist, pain specialist, and educator in this week's My Veterinary Life podcas...

From Mentorship to Textbook: The Journey of Two Veterinary Innovators in Anatomy Education with Drs. Orsini and Grenager

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guests on this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast are Drs. James Orsini and Nora Grenager, co-authors of Comparative Veterinary Anatomy: A Clin...

AVMA Government Relations Externship and Beyond with Dr. Jacey Cerda

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jacey Cerda, a postdoctoral fellow in biodiversity conservation and emergency response, is this week's guest on the My Veterinary Life podcast. Dr...

Navigating the Waters of Aquatic Medicine with Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig, a zoological medicine resident (aquatic focus) at North Carolina State University, shares her unique journey from aspiri...

The Journey to Becoming a Veterinary Dermatologist with Dr. Joya Griffin

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Joya Griffin. Dr. Griffin is a veterinary dermatologist and star of National G...

The Heartbeat of Vet Med: Embracing the Highs and Lows of General Practice with Dr. Jon Cudiamat

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Jon Cudiamat. Dr. Cudiamat is a small animal general practitioner in the Chica...

Snapshots Year 25: Dr. Tina Tran

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are concluding our 5-part series entitled “Snapshots,” where we’re taking a look at the practice of veterinary medicine through the eyes of p...

Snapshots Year 15: Dr. Kenneth Ford

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are continuing in our “Snapshots” series this week, where we’re taking a look at the practice of veterinary medicine through the eyes of prac...

Snapshots Year 5: Dr. Lauren Anthony

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are continuing in our “Snapshots” series this week, where we’re taking a look at the practice of veterinary medicine through the eyes of prac...

Snapshots Year 2: Dr. Makenna Koslosky

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are continuing our "Snapshots" series this week, where we’re taking a look at the practice of veterinary medicine through the eyes of practitione...

Snapshots Year 1: Dr. Alexia Mazzarella

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are kicking off a 5-part series entitled “Snapshots,” where we’re taking a look at the practice of veterinary medicine through the eyes of pr...

A Conversation with Dr. Sandra Faeh- Chief Medical Officer, NVA General Practice

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Sandra Faeh, the Chief Medical Officer for NVA General Practice and the immediate past ...

Chute Injuries and More: Navigating Common Production Medicine Claims

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The focus is on production medicine claims this week in our common claims miniseries in collaboration with AVMA Trust. Trust veterinarian Dr. Nina Mou...

Pre-Purchase Exams and More: Navigating Common Equine Claims

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The focus is on equine claims this week in our common claims miniseries in collaboration with AVMA Trust. Trust veterinarian and former equine practit...

Anesthetic Complications and More: Navigating Common Feline Claims with Dr. Kara Escutia

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our miniseries on common claims within veterinary medicine. This week we are joined again by Dr. Kara Escutia but this time we are discussi...

Thermal Burns and More: Navigating Common Canine Complaints with Dr. Kara Escutia

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our miniseries on navigating common claims within veterinary medicine. This week we are joined by Dr. Kara Escutia to talk about common can...

"If I Can Do It, Anybody Can" with Dr. Pam Nichols

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Multi-practice owner, consultant, and past president of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Dr. Pam Nichols is this week's guest on My Vet...

Reimagining Your Role with Dr. Ashley Wolfe

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Ashley Wolfe. Dr. Wolfe is the Veterinary Digital Education Senior Specialist ...

A Conversation with 2025 AVMA Convention Keynote, Megan Leavey

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the My Veterinary Life podcast, we are thrilled to welcome 2025 AVMA Convention keynote speaker, Megan Leavey. Megan is a former Ma...

A Conversation with AVMA Trust Veterinary Technician Patrick Douglas

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Podcast is Patrick Douglas, the first AVMA Trust Veterinary Technician. Patrick discusses his new ...

Veterinary Medicine Through the Eyes of Dr. Jennifer Welser

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Jennifer Welser, a board-certified ophthalmologist and president of Arista Advanced Pet...

Worth It: Talking Leadership, Mentorship, and Challenges with Alejandra Medina

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alejandra Medina, a fourth-year veterinary student at the University of Pennsylvania, shares her journey on this week's episode of My Veterinary Life ...

Some Things Change and Some Stay the Same with Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald reflects on the changes in veterinary medicine throughout his four decades in the profession-- including 10 seasons on the TV sho...

Flexible and Nimble with Dr. Alexandra McLaughry

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Alexandra McLaughry, owner of BarburVet in Portland, Oregon and Chief Medical Officer for Vet Badger, shares her journey into veterinary medicine ...

The Best of Times and the Hardest of Times with Paige Durham

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Paige Durham, a third-year veterinary student at the University of Missouri. Durin...

The Littlest Things that Spark Joy with Dr. Christina Guttuso

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Christina Guttuso, founder of Gentle Journey, an in-home pet euthanasia practice in Arizona, shares her journey into veterinary medicine, her tran...

Mentorship: A Mentor’s Perspective with Dr. Gary Marshall

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a two-part mini-series focused on mentorship. Our guest on this episode is Dr. Gary Marshall. Dr. Marshall is the current Vice President of...

Mentorship: A Mentee’s Perspective with Dr. Jesse Navatta

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a two-part mini-series focused on mentorship. Our guest on this episode is Dr. Jesse Navatta. Dr. Navatta is an associate veterinarian as w...

Navigating the Unexpected: Improv as a Tool for Veterinary Professionals with Dr. Beth Hagenlocker

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Beth Hagenlocker. Dr. Hagenlocker is the president of Grace Veterinary Inc and...

Scars are Stories and other Great Pearls of Wisdom from Dr. Peter Weinstein

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Peter Weinstein. Dr. Weinstein holds many different roles within the veterinary profess...

Veterinary Podcast Crossover Series with AAEP’s Practice Life Podcast

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to be sharing our veterinary podcast crossover series with you. Throughout these episodes, we are having conversations with other vete...

Veterinary Podcast Crossover Series with Veterinary Vertex

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to be sharing our veterinary podcast crossover series with you. Throughout these episodes, we are having conversations with other vete...

Veterinary Podcast Crossover Series with Diversity and Inclusion on Air

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to be sharing our veterinary podcast crossover series with you. Throughout these episodes, we are having conversations with other vete...

Veterinary Podcast Crossover Series with Have You Herd?

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to be sharing our veterinary podcast crossover series with you. Throughout these episodes, we are having conversations with other vete...

Don’t Hit the Panic Button on Exotics with Dr. Madonna Livingstone

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast, Dr. Madonna Livingstone. Dr. Livingstone is wears a few hats including being a clinical veter...

Navigating the Waves of Veterinary Medicine: Dr. Barb Linnehan's Path in Marine Mammal Medicine

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Barb Linnehan. Dr. Linnehan is the director of animal health and welfare at th...

What Resilience Really is with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Hanley Defoe, an expert in human resiliency and wellbeing. Dr. Defoe shares in...

SAVMA Unleashed - The Life of a Non-traditional Veterinary Student

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are excited to feature another bonus episode form the SAVMA Unleashed Series. SAVMA Unleashed is hosted by SAVMA student leaders, offering an hones...