Tails From Vet School

In this episode, Blake sits down with Dr. Tony Goldberg, DVM, PhD to discuss his journey to veterinary medicine, his perspectives on the veterinarian as an epidemiological entity, and his various research projects throughout his career. 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

In this episode, Blake sits down with Isaiah Douglass, a certified financial planner who works specifically with veterinarians and the host of the Veterinary Success Podcast. They discuss how to effectively handle and look at student debt, finances after graduation, and practice ownership! Isaiah's Links Website - www.vincerewealth.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaiah-douglass-mba-cfp%C2%AE/ Twitter - https://www.instagram.com/isaiahd_vwm/?hl=en Instagram - https://twitter.com/IDFinancial   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

In this episode, Blake sits down with fellow UW Madison SVM classmate Maggie Jensen to discuss her transition from an economics degree to vet school and the importance of soft skills and communication to the veterinary profession. 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

In this episode, Blake sits down with private practice clinician and UW-Madison SVM lecturer Dr. Liz Jacka to discuss her journey through vet med and her advice for maintaining a healthy work-life balance as a vet student, an academic, and a clinician alike. 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

In this episode, Blake sits down with a few former podcast guests to discuss the pros and cons of online vet school and give their best pieces of advice for surviving vet school at Zoom University. 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

In this episode, Blake sits down with veterinarian and founder of Get MotiVETed Dr. Quincy Hawley to discuss his journey through veterinary medicine, the inception and mission of his veterinary well-being company Get MotiVETed, and his work in the space of cultural competency with the North Carolina Association of Minority Veterinarians. Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Get MotiVETed Website: https://getmotiveted.com/ Get MotiVETed University: https://www.getmotiveteduniversity.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getmotiveted Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/get_motiveted/?hl=en Dr. Hawley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.quincyhawley/?hl=en 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

In this episode, Blake sits down with double-boarded veterinary specialist extraordinaire Dr. Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM to discuss her journey through veterinary medicine, the myriad of stops that she has made throughout her career, and her advice to veterinary students and professionals alike on seizing opportunities throughout their careers. Black Lives Matter Resoruces: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Dr. Chatfield Website: https://drjenthevet.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLfk_XRidfkoqnBQRAF9E8g Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Fme5S1daaClXtyho6WR1o?si=K4RM6BX6RfGAidCwRNqjzQ 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  

In this episode, Blake sits down with Houston Zoo staff veterinarian Dr. Christine Molter, DVM, DACZM to discuss her journey through veterinary medicine, how she became a board-certified zoo veterinarian, and what a typical day in her life looks like. Black Live 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

In this episode, Blake sits down with veterinary emergency specialist and founder and CEO of VETGirl Dr. Justine Lee. They discuss Dr. Lee's journey to veterinary medicine, the creation and growth of VETGirl, and how veterinarians can use social media to their advantage in the modern age. VetGirl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetgirlontherun/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VetGirlOnTheRun Dr. Lee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjustinelee/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorjustinelee Brené Brown on Empathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw 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

In this episode, Blake sits down with fellow UW-Madison SVM student and VOICE chapter president Erika Kwong to discuss her unique journey to veterinary school (which included a stop at medical school), her role in activism in VOICE, and her advice to incoming students as the school year approaches. Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ VOICE Social Media National VOICE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vet.voice.national/ UW-Madison VOICE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voice.uw/ Tails From Vet School Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailsfromvetschool/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tailsfromvetschool Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfvspodcast  

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

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

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  

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

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

In this episode, Blake is joined by colleagues from the UW SVM class of 2023 to answer questions from prospective and future veterinary medical students. TFVS Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tailsfromvetschool Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfvspodcast

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

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

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.

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  

In this episode, Blake sits down with UW-Madison SAVMA chapter president to discuss all things SAVMA. Topics discussed include what is SAVMA, benefits of SAVMA membership, and SAVMA executive positions and their roles in a functioning SAVMA chapter.

In the very first episode of Tails From Vet School, Blake sits down with fellow UW-Madison veterinary medical students Carianne Brei and Dane Gallagher to discuss their first year of vet school. They recount a typical day in their lives as vet students, discuss challenges they faced, and give some helpful advice to incoming veterinary medical students.  Find Tails From Vet School on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfvspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tailsfromvetschool/