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 practitioners 1, 2, 5, 15, and 25 years after graduation. Our guest today is Dr. Kenneth Ford. Dr. Ford graduated in 2010 and is a small animal and exotics practitioner. We loved hearing about his lessons learned in practice, particularly how he now embraces the same communication challenges that frustrated him early in his career. We can’t wait to share this episode with you!

Thank you to our podcast partner, NVA General Practice, a community of 1,000 neighborhood veterinary clinics across the U.S. and Canada. Learn how NVA invests in your career journey at https://GP.NVA.com.
 
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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 practitioners 1, 2, 5, 15, and 25 years after graduation. Our guest today is Dr. Lauren Anthony. Dr. Anthony graduated in 2020 and is currently the co-owner of Atlas Pet Vets, a small animal and exotics practice in Texas. We loved hearing Dr. Anthony's perspective as an early career practice owner, and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Thank you to our podcast partner, NVA General Practice, a community of 1,000 neighborhood veterinary clinics across the U.S. and Canada. Learn how NVA invests in your career journey at https://GP.NVA.com.
 
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We are continuing our "Snapshots" series this week, where we’re taking a look at the practice of veterinary medicine through the eyes of practitioners 1, 2, 5, 15, and 25 years after graduation. Our guest today is Dr. Makenna Koslosky. Dr. Koslosky graduated in 2023 and is currently a small animal associate veterinarian in Colorado. She makes you feel like you are right there with her in the exam room or surgery suite in this episode, and we can’t wait to share her experiences with you!

Thank you to our podcast partner, NVA General Practice, a community of 1,000 neighborhood veterinary clinics across the U.S. and Canada. Learn how NVA invests in your career journey at https://GP.NVA.com.
 
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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 practitioners 1, 2, 5, 15, and 25 years after graduation. Our guest today is Dr. Alexia Mazzarella. She graduated in 2024 and is currently a small animal rotating intern. We loved hearing about her transition from vet student to new veterinarian and the valuable, lifelong lessons she's learned this year!

Thank you to our podcast partner, NVA General Practice, a community of 1,000 neighborhood veterinary clinics across the U.S. and Canada. Learn how NVA invests in your career journey at https://GP.NVA.com.
 
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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 president of the AVMA. Dr. Faeh shares insights on mentorship, leadership, and team development, reflecting on her early challenges (or as we like to say opportunities) and growth. She highlights NVA General Practice’s innovative mentorship programs and the launch of PetOne Veterinary (http://gp.nva.com/training-center/), their new state-of-the-art Training Center, emphasizing hands-on, immersive learning and support for all NVA clinicians. The conversation highlights Dr. Faeh’s ongoing dedication to fostering resilience, continuous learning, and professional growth within veterinary medicine. It’s a great conversation and we can’t wait to share it with you! 

Thank you to our podcast partner, NVA General Practice, a community of 1,000 neighborhood veterinary clinics across the U.S. and Canada. Learn how NVA invests in your career journey at https://GP.NVA.com.
 
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The focus is on production medicine claims this week in our common claims miniseries in collaboration with AVMA Trust. Trust veterinarian Dr. Nina Mouledous shares the top three production medicine claims and different ways to navigate these situations. These include chute/alley injuries, herd losses, and product loss. It is a great conversation with a lot of helpful tips and insights.

Thank you to our podcast partner, NVA General Practice, a community of 1,000 neighborhood veterinary clinics across the U.S. and Canada. Learn how NVA invests in your career journey at https://GP.NVA.com. 

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The focus is on equine claims this week in our common claims miniseries in collaboration with AVMA Trust. Trust veterinarian and former equine practitioner Dr. Nina Mouledous shares the top three equine claims and different ways to navigate these situations. These include pre-purchase exams, injection complications, and rectal exams. It is a great conversation with a lot of helpful tips and insights.

Thank you to our podcast partner, NVA General Practice, a community of 1,000 neighborhood veterinary clinics across the U.S. and Canada. Learn how NVA invests in your career journey at https://GP.NVA.com. 

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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 discussing common feline claims. Dr. Escutia is an AVMA Trust veterinarian and helps review veterinary claims every day. She shares the top three feline claims they see and different ways to navigate these situations. These include anesthetic complications, human injuries and communication errors. It is a great conversation with a lot of helpful tips and insights.

Thank you to our podcast partner, NVA General Practice, a community of 1,000 neighborhood veterinary clinics across the U.S. and Canada. Learn how NVA invests in your career journey at https://GP.NVA.com 

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Welcome to our miniseries on navigating common claims within veterinary medicine. This week we are joined by Dr. Kara Escutia to talk about common canine claims. Dr. Escutia is an AVMA Trust veterinarian and helps review veterinary claims every day. She shares the top three canine claims they see and different ways to navigate these situations. These include thermal burns, complications with c-sections and restraining brachycephalic dog breeds. It is a great conversation with a lot of helpful tips and insights.

Thank you to our podcast partner, NVA General Practice, a community of 1,000 neighborhood veterinary clinics across the U.S. and Canada. Learn how NVA invests in your career journey at https://GP.NVA.com 

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Multi-practice owner, consultant, and past president of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Dr. Pam Nichols is this week's guest on My Veterinary Life. She shares actionable tips on effective leadership, cultivating a positive workplace environment, and adapting to change based on her experience owning multiple businesses. Dr. Nichols also delves into her roles as a veterinary practice consultant and why she loves being involved in organized veterinary medicine. We can’t wait to share her journey with you!

Thank you to our podcast partner Hill’s Pet Nutrition! You can find more information about Hill’s Pet Nutrition at https://www.hillspet.com/ and https://www.hillsvet.com/.

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