Tails From Vet School

Tails From Vet School

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Tails From Vet School episodes

  • 12 - Forging Your Own Path in Veterinary Medicine w/Dr. Heidi Clark, DVM

    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.

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

    Tails From Vet School Social Media

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

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfvspodcast

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

    57 min
  • 11 - Livin' The ER Tech Life w/Carianne Brei & Colleen Kennedy

    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/

    Michael Botros Camera GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mike039s-camera-and-equipment?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_more

    Tails From Vet School Social Media

    Fabebook: https://www.facebook.com/tailsfromvetschool

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfvspodcast

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

    55 min
  • 10 - Vet School vs Med School w/Nivas Muthuraj

    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/

    Tails From Vet School Social Media

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

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

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfvspodcast

    45 min
  • 9 - The Purposeful Vet w/ Dr. Ericka Mendez, DVM

    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/

    Tails From Vet School Social Media

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

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfvspodcast

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

    57 min
  • 8 - All Things Clinical Experience

    In this episode, Blake recounts his experience working in vet clinics, discusses how to get clinical experience, and compares working in a private practice clinic to working in a teaching hospital!

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

    TFVS Social Media

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

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfvspodcast

    34 min
  • 6 - Continuing the Conversation on Race and Diversity w/Dr. Avenelle Turner, DVM Diplomate ACVIM

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

    BLM Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/?fbclid=IwAR3j_LO9kITUIdENRnBQ_1w5bG67nRrMxNsTFW1ZWLzyVtvmJphISSbdtJc#

    The Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com/

    TFVS Social Media

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

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfvspodcast

    55 min
  • 5 - Race and Diversity in Veterinary and Pre-Veterinary Programs w/Michael Botros, Leslie Rivers, & Ebonee Walker

    In this episode, Blake sits down with a panel of BIPOC students in veterinary and pre-veterinary programs to discuss how race and diversity are handled at their respective schools and what can be done to improve it.

    LINKS

    The Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com/

    Other BLM Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/?fbclid=IwAR1nuR7OQJb7cB_LAWYSy9CKHPiErXQW70LJamJRD5Eq3I_vmXQ63oH1zGs#

    Michael Botros: https://www.instagram.com/the_vet_photographer/?hl=en

    Leslie Rivers: https://www.instagram.com/cowsarecool3906/?hl=en

    Ebonee Walker: https://www.instagram.com/__beaming/?hl=en

    1 hr 11 min
  • 4 - Life as a Non-Traditional Vet Student w/Kate Palmer

    National Bail Fund Donation Link: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bailfunds

    Other BLM Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/?fbclid=IwAR30nE07MdiV6ZEUBIbMQFuauFxXT93uwkx3pfkJG0853x-7NwXe0lkI2hE

    In this episode, Blake sits down with fellow UW-Madison class of 2023 student Kate Palmer to discuss life as a non-traditional student in veterinary medical school, including her path to veterinary medicine and life experiences that led her on that path.

    37 min
  • 3 - The Road to the DVM-PhD Program w/Eddy Cruz

    In this episode, Blake sits down with classmate Eddy Cruz, a DVM-PhD student, to discuss his journey to the program and his decision to pursue the dual degree.

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

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfvspodcast

    34 min

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Each week, UW-Madison veterinary medical student Blake Root will bring on a new guest to discuss topics related to the profession of veterinary medicine and/or the student experience in veterinary…