Caity joins us to reflect on ten years in veterinary medicine, from graduating in 2015 and navigating her first job to working as a locum vet in the UK and mentoring new graduates.

We discuss new-grad support, vet school then vs now, student finances, unpaid placements, and balancing a veterinary career with life as a mum.

In this episode, Annabel and Aanchal join us to talk about their experience in the production animal track, transitioning back into small-animal hospital rotations, and navigating the challenges of DVM4 placements and CSAs. We also discuss placement culture, rural veterinary practice, graduate jobs, and what they've learned about themselves and the kind of clinics they want to work in.

Dr. Maggie Lind shares her journey from being told to pursue another career to becoming a GP veterinarian and business owner.

We discuss the importance of communication in veterinary medicine, transitioning from student to clinician, whether placements prepare students for practice, and the story behind launching @Rover.vets

An honest conversation about resilience, finding your own path, and building a fulfilling career in veterinary medicine.

In this episode, we sit down with Stefanie Delagarza, a DVM2 student at the University of Melbourne, to discuss navigating the challenges of veterinary school. We chat about managing the workload, effective study strategies, life as an international student, and Steph's journey from Texas to Melbourne, along with practical advice for current and future vet students.

In this episode, we chat with Jordan Wong, a new graduate veterinarian working in exotic animal medicine. Jordan shares his journey into the field, what life is like as an exotic vet, and the challenges of transitioning from vet student to veterinarian.

We've made it to Episode 10! 🎉 Join Ethan and I as we catch up on life, celebrate this milestone, and answer some of the questions sent in by our listeners. Thanks for all your support—we hope you enjoy!

In Episode 9, we're joined by Dr. Carolina Hess, veterinarian, researcher, and lecturer in animal welfare at the University of Melbourne. We chat about her journey from Chile to Australia, her passion for animal welfare and academia, and the lessons she's learned while supporting generations of veterinary students.

In Episode 8, we're joined by fellow final-year veterinary student and placement buddy Summer Armstrong. Recorded during our Dromana placement, we chat about the realities of vet school, balancing fitness and life outside of uni, funny placement stories, and the advice Summer wishes she could give herself at the start of the DVM journey.

In this episode, we sit down with veterinary nurse Liliana to talk about her journey from animal studies and shelter work to life in small animal practice. We discuss the realities of vet nursing, what happens behind the scenes in a clinic, monitoring anaesthesia, working alongside vets and students, and the many responsibilities nurses take on every day. Plus, Liliana shares the story of an unexpected wildlife rescue that accompanied her on the way to the podcast.

This week we’re joined by Alistair Strutt (@struttyinscrubs), a final year vet student passionate about mixed practice, large animals, and documenting life on placements through his placement journal videos.

We get into the realities of final year vet school — placements, burnout, self-doubt, balancing life outside vet med, and learning to grow through uncertainty.