Best Student Avma Podcasts (2025)

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Modern Animal $47M Round, Medivet CEO, Gallant FDA Milestone, UC Davis and Tuskegee Growth 11:45

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Fourth week of September, what’d you miss in vet med? Modern Animal closes $47M Series D Medivet appoints former CVS deputy CEO Gallant passes FDA hurdle UC Davis huge fundraising Tuskegee breaks ground on $18M facility Live at VetForum! Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack NVA - Associate Veterinarian Humber Veterinary Clinic: Job Description…

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S2 : E3 - Special Guest Dr. Whitney Terrell Talks about Enneagrams and going to Vet School in Dublin, Ireland (Part 1). 47:30

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Click here to text us your questions & comments. Sara and I are together on this one to talk with the wonderful Dr. Whitney Terell ( @dr.terrellpetvet ). We talked so long, that we didn't even get close to wrapping this up in 1 episode. During this episode we mainly cover her passion for the Enneagram, and her experience applying to, getting in to,…

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NY Bill Targets Vet Acquisitions, LMU2 Accreditation, GallantU, Tribute to Walter 11:25

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Third week of September, what’d you miss in vet med? NY Lawmakers propose AG Oversight on Acquistions LMU Orange Park receives COE Accreditation Gallant brings education to Practioners Embrace Pet Insurance Scholarship Tribute to my dog Walter Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack NVA: Associate Veterinarian Humber Veterinary Clinic - Job Descripti…

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IDEXX acquires Ellie, CoVet Funding, NVA CEO, BC Vets 11:57

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Second week of September, what’d you miss in vet med? IDEXX snaps up Ellie Diagnostics CoVet partners with Off Leash Capital NVA’s new CEO CVBC stays afloat CRISPR on the polo field Helpful links: The Bird Bath substackBy The Bird Bath

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S2 : E2 - That "What I did last summer" episode; Gary edition 35:57

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Click here to text us your questions & comments. Gary shares most of his summer activities. Not as exciting as Sara's. It gives a good perspective on his AVMA summer duties. Gary and Sara also talk about some unique aspects of the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine second year curriculum. We apologize for a few technical dif…

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Nestlé CEUh-Oh, USDA Rural Vets, K9 Immune Study, AniVC Fellowship 9:45

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First week of September, what’d you miss in vet med? Nestlé CEO out for relationship with subordinate USDA launches Rural Veterinary Action Plan Researchers find breed specific immune markers AniVC opens applications for 2025 Fellows Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack VetForumUSA 2025 2025 AniVC Fellowship Program USDA Rural Veterinary Action Pl…

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Live from KC! CVT Title, Roo for Students, and Screwworms 11:45

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Last week of August, what’d you miss in vet med? Illinois approves Technician Title Protection Roo launches Roo Uni for Externships New World Screwworm hits the US Live from the AH Summit Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack VetForumUSA 2025By The Bird Bath

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S2 : E1 - That "What I did last summer" episode; Sara edition 39:37

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Click here to text us your questions & comments. Thank you for being so patient for the first episode of Season 2 of It Might Get Weird: The Podcast. Sara's second year of vet school is starting, but first... summer was jam packed and we want to tell you all about it. There was so much going on, that we could only fit Sara's summer into this episod…

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Exclusive: Hill’s State of the Shelter, PetMed Resign, NVA, and Kansas Startups Highlights 15:54

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Third week of August, what’d you miss in vet med? Exclusive with Hill’s CVO PetMed Express Resignations NVA’s new Board member Plug and Play Topeka’s New Cohort See you at the KC Animal Health Corridor Summit Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack 2025 Hill's State of Shelter Pet Adoption ReportBy The Bird Bath

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Inventory Ally Pill Counter, IVC Evidensia, H20 to Go!, and more 11:32

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Second week of August, what’d you miss in vet med? ICON Nominations are now live! Inventory Ally goes Mobile and adds Pill Counter Hydration Gels for Dogs IVC Evidensia public or private BSAVA President steps down Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack VetValue Connect Pre-Registration The Bridge Club - Elevating Vet Med…

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Small Door Big Bucks, IVPanic, Whistle Insights, New Protein 13:43

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First week of August, what’d you miss in vet med? Small Door raises $55M IVP on the ropes…again Some angles on Whistle/Tractive ABC brings on Strategic Advisor Cell-cultured Chicken Helpful links: The Bird Bath substackBy The Bird Bath

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The Vets Ghost, Rover Expands, Hill’s Steps Up, Scribe Updates 11:52

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Last week of July, what’d you miss in vet med? The Vets shut down operations Rover set to acquire AU’s Mad Paws Hill’s Launches 24/7 Vet Professional Chat CoVet’s In-House Medical Department Amerivet partners on scribing Freemium version for Scribenote Helpful links: The Bird Bath substackBy The Bird Bath

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Live from AVMA! SVP+MVP Brand, Wag! Bankrupt, Cubex IoT 12:44

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Fourth week of July, what’d you miss in vet med? Live from AVMA in Washington DC New AVMA Leaders Step into their Roles SVP+MVP = Mission Pet Health Cubex Launches IoT device Wag! Goes Bankrupt and Sells Furscription Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack VetValue Connect Pre-RegistrationBy The Bird Bath

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VetValue Connect, Merck Approval, Hill’s new Pres, OH eVCPR 14:26

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Third week of July, what’d you miss in vet med? VetValue Connect Launch Archway Pets’ Acquisition Annual Bravecto Approval Hill’s new President Ohio approves eVCPR Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack VetValue Connect Pre-Registration VVCA - Virtual Veterinary Care In The USA: Interactive Telemedicine Map…

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Nibbles Automations, Immertech VR in Vet, New Morris CEO, AB519 10:30

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Second week of July, what’d you miss in vet med? Nibbles automatic payment pet insurance Immertec launches animal health channel Morris Animal Foundation announces new CEO Ban on Pet Brokers in CA Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack ASPCA - CA AB 519 Veterinary Support LetterBy The Bird Bath

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EXCLUSIVE: Gallant $18M Series B, FDA statements, Teacher’s Pet, and Relief Burnout 16:24

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First week of July, what’d you miss in vet med? Exclusive: Gallant’s $18M Series B FDA on CBD and Medetomidine Classroom Pets Good for All Relief Burnout Survey My what big teeth! Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack Serenity Vet - Relief Burnout Survey Pets In The Classroom grant programBy The Bird Bath

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LMU vs. AVMA, New TAMU Dean and Chair, Nevada Vet School, and Nutrition 11:46

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Last week of June, what’d you miss in vet med? Education Galore Lincoln Memorial Sues the AVMA New dean at Texas A&M Royal Canin funds new endowment New vet school in Nevada Partners Group expands animal health portfolio Helpful links: The Bird Bath substackBy The Bird Bath

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Bond Bails, Innovative Funding, $175M for Gx, The Farmer’s Dog Resident 11:40

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Third week of June, what’d you miss in vet med? Bond Vet hits some snags WSAVA released Wellness Principles Open Door guides on Heartworm Innovative Pet Labs lands Seed round Felix Pharma gets $175M The Farmer’s Dog invests in Education Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack WSAVA - Principles of Wellness Open Door School - A Spectrum of Care Approa…

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S1 : E48 Special Collaboration with The Dr. Molly Says Podcast and the Questions with Crocker Podcast 45:25

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Click here to text us your questions & comments. I know we said we were taking a break for summer, but the opportunity came up to have Dr. Molly Brinkman, Dr. Tannetje Crocker and I record together to talk about our upcoming panel talk together at AVMA Convention this summer in Washington DC (Saturday July 19th at 4:00pm). Our talk is titled: "What…

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Zoetis, IDEXX launches, Group Growth, $35M in REIT, 100th Episode 17:40

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Second week of June, what’d you miss in vet med? 100th Episode! Zoetis and IDEXX’s new launches Pieper now COVE AcutePet turns One $35M Investment in REIT BSAVA Congress Retires Helpful links: The Bird Bath substackBy The Bird Bath

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Harvard, Hill’s, OkState, Chewy and LMU, Mars’ Patient Safety, Lifetime Cost of Care 14:46

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First week of June, what’d you miss in vet med? Hill’s launches Microbiome Portal with Harvard Oklahoma State OK’s $250M for new hospital Chewy pledges $1M to LMU Mars studies patient safety events A call for more independence Synchrony reports on Lifetime Costs of Pets Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack Frontiers - Making the case for a resurge…

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Puppy Mill Bans, Target Brands, and New Locations 9:41

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Last week of May, what’d you miss in vet med? Multiple bills to ban puppy mills Target Reintroduces pet brand Petfolk’s 11th new location for 2025 CityVet’s 59th location Helpful links: The Bird Bath substackBy The Bird Bath

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Mars and Stress, New Specialities, Intern Class Action, and a Busy Week 16:24

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Third week of May, what’d you miss in vet med? Mars and Calm put numbers to our pet love Researchers warn against stressing your dog Acupuncture and Embryo Transfer seek Specialty Designation Interns’ lawsuit surrounding Matching A look back on a busy week Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack AVMA - American Board of Veterinary Specialties NOMV - …

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Amazon PetRx, Koala’s $20M, Radimal x Petfolk, and Human Providers in Vet 11:55

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Second week of May, what’d you miss in vet med? Amazon launches Pet Pharmacy Koala raises $20M Radimal and Petfolk announce partnership RevDoc starts RevPet Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack NOMV - Race Around the WorldBy The Bird Bath

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MOVES Moves, HCM, Rover Spree, Purina Grants, and NOMV 12:31

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First week of May, what’d you miss in vet med? MOVES launches Franchise Model Feline HCM ready to go down Rover’s next acquisition Purina 2026 Grants NOMV Race Around the World Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack NOMV - Race Around the World HCM - The HALT StudyBy The Bird Bath

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Pumpkin, Patterson, VIC on AI, Events 17:31

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Last week of April, what’d you miss in vet med? Florida passes Pet Insurance Bill Pumpkin launches instant payments Veterinary Innovation Council on AI Patterson complete sale CVS Group divests crematorium business Events Galore Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack VIC – What Do Veterinary Professionals Need to Know about Artificial Intelligence i…

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S1 : E46 - Year 1 Finals Are Here... and so is the end of Season 1! 39:00

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Click here to text us your questions & comments. This episode wraps up Season 1 of It Might Get Weird the Podcast. Thank you so much for listening. Sara and Gary have had fun. It's been a pretty weird year for both of them. This episode reviews a bit of Gary's thought on the AAVMC Catalyze / Iverson Bell Conference he recently attended in Washingto…

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My Pets Wellness, Home Delivery, Royal College Trouble, and THGeese 15:00

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Fourth week of April, what’d you miss in vet med? My Pets Wellness Collapse Home Delivery Updates Royal Veterinary College CoE Troubles Geese and Chong Helpful links: The Bird Bath substackBy The Bird Bath

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Pets = Happy, Loyal enrolls 1000th dog, NE looking for vets 12:09

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Third week of April, what’d you miss in vet med? Research shows pets bring £70k of satisfaction Loyal’s trials hit new milestone Nebraska seeking rural DVMs Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack The Value of Pets: The Quantifiable Impact of Pets on Life SatisfactionBy The Bird Bath

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S1 : E45 - The "So You Wanna Be A Zoo Vet" Episode 28:11

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Click here to text us your questions & comments. Unfortunately Sara was unavailable for recording this week. Fortunately, Gary was able to secure an amazing guest while he was at the AAVMC Catalyze Conference in Washington DC. This week he interviews Dr. Laci Taylor a current Zoo Medicine Resident at The Smithsonian's National Zoo. Gary wanted so m…

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S1 : E44 - The talking about bear research and Gary's pre-vet mentor episode 25:30

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Click here to text us your questions & comments. If you only have time to listen to one recent episode, this would be a good choice. Sara and Gary got together in person to record this while Gary visited WSU's College of Veterinary Medicine in his role as AVMA Vice President, and to deliver a presentation about one of his most impactful mentors, Dr…

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APPA and Hill’s Reports, Litter Scents, and AgTech Startups 12:52

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Second week of April, what’d you miss in vet med? APPA’s State of the Industry Hill’s World of the Cat Dr. Elsey’s stops Scented Litter Animal AgTech Innovation Summit Helpful links: The Bird Bath substackBy The Bird Bath

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Thrive’s $350M, Evette’s first DVM, Banfield Covers Tuition 14:39

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First week of April, what’d you miss in vet med? Thrive brings in $350M Banfield covers final year Tuition Evette brings on a DVM IVP looks at $2M more Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack Ready, Vet, Go Mentorship ProgramBy The Bird Bath

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S1 : E43 - The High School Romance Episode 25:39

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Click here to text us your questions & comments. After Gary was in Davis California to attend SAVMA Symposium, he took a little detour to Folsom California to visit his friends Alysson and Dr. Marcus Dela Cruz, and to finally meet their dog Charlie (a good boye) in person for the first time. They were so gracious to let Gary stay with them, and to …

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S1 : E42 - We Ramble a Bit Epsisode 16:47

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Click here to text us your questions & comments. Sara and Gary hadn't talked in a while. They get a bit caught up and share what's been going on. They start out in a bit of a dull mood, but pick up a bit by the end. These times and conversations are all part of the journey that is Vet School and/or a Vet Career. Thanks for listening. SAVMA on Insta…

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ACVR on AI, Hill’s Leadership, JustFoodForDogs, and Emerging Companies 14:15

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Last week of March, what’d you miss in vet med? ACVR and ECVDI release their findings on AI Hill’s New Veterinary Leadership JustFoodForDogs on your shelf Apply for KC Animal Health Corridor Pitch Contest Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack AVMA - American College of Veterinary Radiology and European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging posit…

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Vetsource Reports, Radimal Dentistry, JAB Updates, and GI Relief 13:36

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Third week of March, what’d you miss in vet med? Vetsource brings facts via Whitepaper Radimal launches Dental Teleconsultations JAB Dives deeper into Insurance Relief for K9 GI Helpful links: The Bird Bath substackBy The Bird Bath

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S1 : E 41 - Special Guest Lauren Cabrera edition - before she starts vet school at WSU 37:09

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Click here to text us your questions & comments. This should probably be titled, "Wait... You did what?" episode. Or the "Gary seems shell-shocked". Gary is definitely not on his A-game here. It's probably because he had never met his amazing guest Nurse Practioner Lauren Cabrera before he hit the record button for his interview. It could have been…

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Instinct Standards, $200M Growth Capital, Small Door COO, and More 10:31

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Second week of March, what’d you miss in vet med? Instinct launches Standards of Care LoneTree’s $200M Small Door’s first COO Roch Dog funding Update on Pets at Home Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack Roch Dog - Find The World's Best Dog Friendly HotelsBy The Bird Bath

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S1 : E40 - The Applying to Vet School Episode 31:22

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Click here to text us your questions & comments. https://readyvetgo.co/Are you in the process of applying to Vet School? Do you know somebody thinking about applying? Please listen and share this edition of It Might Get Weird the Podcast. In order to coordinate a time for Sara and Gary to record this episode, we find gary a bit rummy with this late…

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Live at WVC! Loyal Up, Ellie’s new CEO, Pets at Home, and VPA Updates 14:31

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First week of March, what’d you miss in vet med? Loyal’s Big Week Ellie Diagnostics new CEO Pets at Home murmers VPA movement in Colorado Viva Las Vegas Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack TBD - Veterinary - Written Comments - CVR, LTRBy The Bird Bath

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S1 : E39 - More from the UK schools, and some Sara school updates (part 2 of Episode 38) 21:03

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Click here to text us your questions & comments. This is a continuation of episode 38. Gary is still in London. Sara is still in Pullman. Gary shares more insights into differences of the UK systems, and Sara shares more insights from second semester of year 1 at WSU. Guest lectures and Sim labs. Thanks for listening. Ready Vet Go mentoring platfor…

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S1 : E 38 - Mostly about UK Veterinary Education, but also Sara's recent struggles (Part 1) 19:22

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Click here to text us your questions & comments. Sara shares life updates and stumbles. Gary shares a lot about the UK veterinary education system while he's still in London. This is another Part 1. Make sure and listen to the conclusion (Episode 39) when it comes out March 4, 2025 Thanks to Ready Vet Go Mentoring Program Downloads = 3864, Countrie…

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ER Ups and Downs, PetSmart Scholarship, Funding, and AI Verified 15:37

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Last week of February, what’d you miss in vet med? Green Bay’s ER Desert Veritas Veterinary Partners’ Expansion VetVerifi Closes Seed Round PetSmart Charities Veterinary Scholarship AI Survey Peer Reviewed See you in Vegas! Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack PetSmart Charities Veterinary Scholarship AVMA Publications - Familiarity with artificia…

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Good News Edition! blendVET, ASPCA, Women Leaders, myBalto and More 14:27

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Third week of February, what’d you miss in vet med? blendVET goes International ASPCA’s outlet for veterinary voices Feather in Her Cap Winners myBalto Madness Mars saves Earth Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack blendVET - Let's Build the Next Generation of Vet Med — Together. blendVET x Jacksonville 2025 Pathway Event Volunteer Registration For…

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S1 : E 37 - The "going to vet school in Scotland" episode. 22:15

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Click here to text us your questions & comments. Are you curious about the UK vet school system? Listen to this super informative episode with Guest Siena Mandy. Siena is a 3rd year Veterinary Student at the University of Glasgow College of Veterinary Medicine. She and Dr. Marshall have known each other through SAVMA events for a few years and, as …

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Quarterly Report$, Bird Flu Update, Animal Supply Company Layoffs 12:58

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Second week of February, what’d you miss in vet med? Big Q4 and 2024 for Animal Health Growth for Hills, IDEXX, Phibro, Merck and more Global Bird Flu Updates Animal Supply Company Woes The Big Game! Helpful links: The Bird Bath substackBy The Bird Bath

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S1 : E36 - The one that starts out very sad, but works it's way out of it. 34:49

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Click here to text us your questions & comments. Gary shares his struggles with making medical decisions for his own cat Millie. That's the very sad part. This decision making crisis overlapped with the disappointment and frustration over a decision made by the new administration. Sara helps brings things back into a better place by steering the co…

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VCA Closures, Prices in Europe, PE CEO 11:16

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First week of February, what’d you miss in vet med? VCA shuttering Urgent Cares VetnCare brings in new CEO Italian consolidation Update on UK prices Helpful links: The Bird Bath substackBy The Bird Bath

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S1 : E 35 - The Wrath of Second Semester of Freshman Year 20:33

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Click here to text us your questions & comments. As Sara settles into second semester of her first year of vet school at Washington State University, she's in a good position to tell us how she really feels about it. There's some good mixed in with the ramped up coursework. Gary and Sara also randomly talk quite about about Chewy Vet and where they…