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You've seen him on social media singing to puppies and on Animal Planet's Hanging With The Hendersons - it's Dr. Ross Henderson!  Ross may be a "celebrity" veterinarian but he is real and shares the same real struggles as the rest of us in veterinary medicine whether we are technicians, assistants, receptionists or doctors.  From his seat on the curb outside a mechanic garage, Ross joined us in the kind of conversation you would have sitting on that curb with your best friend.  Just like yours, Ross's life can be messy but he has chosen to see how that makes it beautiful.  We love how Ross is willing to share the things that terrified him the most and how he got through that fear to find some pretty inspiring experiences.  You can get through that fear too- join our conversation for the inspiration you need.  YOU matter.

Dr. Aziza Glass is making a difference with her Dr2Dr Initiative, as she works to bridge the gap from high school to the medical profession for 1st generation Americans and people of color.  Aziza knows first hand what it is like to have to forge her own lane and we are so thankful that she shared her story with us.  Once a gospel singer on the path to Carnegie Mellon, Aziza ended up in Cornell veterinary school on a National Geographic reality show and now has her own mobile and relief veterinary business!  This lane didn't come without struggle and Aziza, like many of us, allowed stress to affect her health before she realized you have to learn to say no.  Aziza has so many lessons to teach us and is actively making a difference.  You will want to listen to this entire episode to learn how you can make a difference too!

We need, now more than ever, as a community of veterinary medicine to be together, to support each other, and to be kind.  As our profession uses social media more and more we find ourselves wondering, does it help or does it hurt?  Join Tracy and Alec as they talk about what's going on in their lives this week and how they feel that social media carelessness is really affecting our profession.  You should always strive to be kind because you never know who is looking to you for inspiration when you are simply being yourself.  Be you, because you matter and be kind because we all matter.

 "I won't be able to find a therapist who can help me - they don't understand what it is like in veterinary medicine." Have you ever heard or thought those words? How about "I can't ask for help, it will make me seem weak and vulnerable."? Jamie Holms, RVT gets real and candidly shares the battles she faced as she rose from being the tech who believed she could do it all on her own to the tech who practices asking for help regularly.  Jamie's dry sense of humor and wit punctuates this episode filled with information we all need to hear.  In the veterinary field, we treat pets with behavior orders even though we have never been a dog or cat and Jamie helps us understand how to find the right kind of therapy and therapist that can help us even though that therapist has never been a veterinary professional.  Take the time to listen to this episode and you will understand asking for help in a way that may never have crossed your mind before.  As Jamie says, "the willingness to ask for help is a huge step towards mental wellness." So take the first step and listen to this episode today!

In this episode, Blake sits down with fellow UW Madison SVM classmate Maggie Jensen to discuss her transition from an economics degree to vet school and the importance of soft skills and communication to the veterinary profession.

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In this episode, Blake sits down with private practice clinician and UW-Madison SVM lecturer Dr. Liz Jacka to discuss her journey through vet med and her advice for maintaining a healthy work-life balance as a vet student, an academic, and a clinician alike.

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In this episode, Blake sits down with a few former podcast guests to discuss the pros and cons of online vet school and give their best pieces of advice for surviving vet school at Zoom University.

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In this episode, Blake sits down with veterinarian and founder of Get MotiVETed Dr. Quincy Hawley to discuss his journey through veterinary medicine, the inception and mission of his veterinary well-being company Get MotiVETed, and his work in the space of cultural competency with the North Carolina Association of Minority Veterinarians.

Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Get MotiVETed

Website: https://getmotiveted.com/

Get MotiVETed University: https://www.getmotiveteduniversity.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getmotiveted

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/get_motiveted/?hl=en

Dr. Hawley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.quincyhawley/?hl=en

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In this episode, Blake sits down with double-boarded veterinary specialist extraordinaire Dr. Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM to discuss her journey through veterinary medicine, the myriad of stops that she has made throughout her career, and her advice to veterinary students and professionals alike on seizing opportunities throughout their careers.

Black Lives Matter Resoruces: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Dr. Chatfield

Website: https://drjenthevet.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLfk_XRidfkoqnBQRAF9E8g

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Fme5S1daaClXtyho6WR1o?si=K4RM6BX6RfGAidCwRNqjzQ

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In this episode, Blake sits down with veterinary emergency specialist and founder and CEO of VETGirl Dr. Justine Lee. They discuss Dr. Lee's journey to veterinary medicine, the creation and growth of VETGirl, and how veterinarians can use social media to their advantage in the modern age.

VetGirl

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VetGirlOnTheRun

Dr. Lee

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorjustinelee

Brené Brown on Empathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw

Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

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In this episode, Blake sits down with fellow UW-Madison SVM student and VOICE chapter president Erika Kwong to discuss her unique journey to veterinary school (which included a stop at medical school), her role in activism in VOICE, and her advice to incoming students as the school year approaches.

Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

VOICE Social Media

National VOICE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vet.voice.national/

UW-Madison VOICE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voice.uw/

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In this episode, Blake sits down with one of his first-year anatomy professors and veterinarian Dr. Heidi Clark to discuss her path to veterinary medicine and her advice for incoming first-year veterinary students.

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In this episode, Blake sits down with fellow UW-Madison SVM class of 2023 students and emergency medicine enthusiasts Carianne Brei and Colleen Kennedy to discuss their experiences working in ER clinics, the weird and memorable cases they've seen, and rattlesnakes!

Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

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In this episode, Blake sits down with his longtime friend turned medical student Nivas Muthuraj to discuss their first years in their respective professional school programs. Topics covered include this application process, course load, and a typical day in the life of a professional student.

Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

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Brynn Zittle has created a role in veterinary medicine that fits her passion for filmmaking and storytelling.  Preparation and communication is key to her work - yet Brynn bravely shares with us how she believes that, if she had been better prepared, she may not have lost 2 people in her life to suicide. Suicide plagues the veterinary profession and, by listening to this episode, you can learn more about what is like to seemingly have it all yet feel in a dark place. Thank you Brynn for sharing your story because, as you put it, sharing can be therapy.

In this episode, Blake sits down with veterinarian, blogger, and life coach Dr. Ericka Mendez, DVM. They discuss her journey to veterinary medicine, the development and goals of her blog/website "The Purposeful Vet", and the stigma of mental health in the profession and how it can be addressed.

The Purposeful Vet

Website: https://www.thepurposefulvet.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposefulvet/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposefulvet/?hl=en

Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

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There is so much that is really hard right now, but this episode will hit home, inspire, and make you smile!  Join our co-hosts as they talk about how their practice is handling curbside - you know the conversation won't end there.  Alec and Tracy delve into how to prepare for difficult times and the kind of communication necessary to help each other through what life throws our way.  Just like in life, this episode isn't all about the hard stuff, it's the end of a long hot week and our co-hosts get silly and will have you in stitches ready to recharge by the end of the show.

In this episode, Blake is joined by colleagues from the UW SVM class of 2023 to answer questions from prospective and future veterinary medical students.

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In this episode, Blake sits down with Dr. Avenelle Turner to continue the conversation regarding race and diversity in the veterinary medical profession.

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