The PawCast

Laura Castro, CVM Director of Counseling Services, talks with Soo Uhm, Registered Dietician and Licensed Nutritionist at NC State University's Campus Health about common disordered eating behaviors seen among the vet med population. They also discuss practical, affordable, and realistic ways people in the profession can make food-related decisions for more sustainable energy.

Join Dr. Amy Snyder, and counselors Laura Castro and Matt Bishop to talk about perfectionism. Learn about ways in which this phenomenon affects us personally and professionally, and ways we can combat it.

The Counseling Services team discusses obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental health condition that impacts members of our community more often than we might think.  Laura and Matt answer questions related to what OCD is (and what it is not), how it impacts individuals in veterinary medicine, and what treatment can look like.  For more information on obsessive compulsive disorder or to find professional help for this condition, please visit iocdf.org.  The book referenced in this episode is titled The Man Who Couldn’t Stop: OCD and the True Story of a Life Lost in Thought by David Adam.

The team reviews recent student loan changes made by President Biden and the Dept. of Education. Andrew discusses what it means from a financial planning perspective and how to decide if your plan should change as a result.

The team discusses what a recession is and what it means for individuals, the economy, and the veterinary industry. They also discuss ways to prepare in case a recession impacts you personally and/or professionally.

What you need to know about buying into a practice with our guest, Jeff Sanford, Director of Financial Literacy and Practice Outreach at UGA

Hosts Andrew and Amanda discuss the hiring trends that occured with the Class of 2020 from both an NC State and a national perspective.

Enjoy a conversation regarding current economic conditions and what economists will be monitoring going forward. Learn how the veterinary industry has been impacted by COVID-19 and hear some ideas for how practices and veterinarians can adapt to make the industry stronger and more robust. Innovation is key!

Interview with Nikkiya White, DVM Admissions, to understand scholarship and loans processes, and how to work with Student Services and NCSU Financial Aid Office

Interviews with DVM Students who are parents and how they are surviving!