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In this season finale our guest Rhonda Bell the CEO of Dog Days Social Media and Brand Management talks us through the little mistakes, smart strategies and aspects of branding that are often forgotten or overlooked by people in the vet space. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Be sure to check out Rhonda Bell @rhonda_dog_daysOur Instagram: @vetchatwithus TikTok: @vetchatwithuse

Influencer Marketing is a daunting topic with what seems like endless options and paths you can go. But, as more people join the online world standing out is more difficult. In this episode Rachel A.K.A BellaVet and I tackle how you should use social media to grow, what the purpose of your brand should be and how you should focus your energy as a busy vet student or professional to give yourself the opportunity for growth.  BellaVet's Instagram: @bellavetdvm TikTok: @bellavet Youtube: @bellavetOur Instagram: @vetchatwithus TikTok: @vetchatwithuseEliminate Stress and Anxiety Volume 1: https://learn.vpnextgen.com/audioebook-stress-anxiety 

Today's episode is a continuation of my conversation with Nicole LaForest as we discuss influencer marketing in the Veterinary field. We talk about her strategy using the platform and some of the challenges she faces. Check out Nicole's content IG: @veterinarytechnicians TT: @nicolethevettech Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok @vetchatwithus

In today's episode we learn more about Nicole's journey in the Veterinary field and her journey as an early adopter of social media. We talk about her strategy using the platform and some of the challenges she faces. Don't forget to check out VPNextGen Academy to get a deeper dive into our conversation with Nicole. You can try it out FREE for 7 days at: https://www.vpnextgen.com/pre-register-academy/ Check out Nicole's content IG: @veterinarytechnicians TT: @nicolethevettech Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok @vetchatwithus

In the second episode of our personal branding and social media focused episode we have the amazing Dr. Zonram Liao, a veterinarian, entrepreneur and social media superstar. We spend some time learning about Dr. Zonram Liao, his amazing company Wellnergy Pets and explore how he creates content that works while balancing everything else. To learn more about Dr. Zonram Liao check out his social media. IG: @dr.zonramliao TikTok: @Zonram Liao and his company Wellnergy Pets: https://www.wellnergypets.com/. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok @vetchatwithus

In this episode Maayan breaks down the key aspects of building your personal brand on social media in the veterinary industry. Maayan discuss the things you need to consider when representing yourself online to properly connect with your followers and drive results. If you want to learn, even more check out the Veterinary Marketing Playbook Extended written by VPNextGen: https://learn.vpnextgen.com/audiobook Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok @vetchatwithus

Join us today as we introduce our new host Maayan Kupershmidt! Maayan is the Content Creator and Brand Ambassador at VPNextGen. She has years of experience supporting a myriad of different clients with their social media and marketing goals specializing in creating captivating visual content that captures the attention of users. Maayan has a bachelor's degree in business commerce with a major in Marketing from Toronto Metropolitan University. Curious and always hungry to learn Maayan uses new resources and information to create more enticing and engaging content with the goal of creating a visually beautiful page and community on social media. Maayan is also a passionate pet parent and all-around animal lover. She loves all things art and is working on building her own art print side hustle. Maayan also spends much of her free time working out and staying active. 

REGISTER FOR THE FREE WEBINAR PLUS IPAD GIVEAWAY: http://learn.vpnextgen.com/webinar-registration8aergxz6Join us today where we chat about finances in the Veterinary space. We tackle living expenses, debts, loans, saving, and much more when it comes to managing your finances. Both for Veterinary students and professionals.Our guest today is Lyndon Davis. With over 15 years of experience as a financial advisor, Lyndon has much expertise to help clients achieve financial confidence. He works closely with families and individuals to develop tailored wealth management strategies that take into account their risk tolerance, time horizon as well as their personal and financial goals. Knowledgeable and trustworthy, he utilizes all resources available to him to ensure each client receives first-class financial service, making the necessary adjustments to their plan as their life evolves. Before joining Raymond James, Lyndon was a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch. He earned a bachelor's degree from Polytechnic University in Brooklyn, New York, and a master's degree from the University of Michigan. Lyndon is a member of the Farmington Seventh Day Adventist Church and volunteers with several community organizations in the area. Originally from Trinidad, West Indies, he lives with his wife and two sons. Here you find the link to his book!

Click this link to register for the FREE webinar: http://learn.vpnextgen.com/webinar-registration8aergxz6 In Today's episode, our guest will let you in on the "Top 3 Secrets of How To Market Yourself in the Veterinary Field. So download or save the episode because we don't want you to miss out on this!This episode features two fantastic guests:Making her first appearance on this show is Earlyn Sharpe. Earlyn is responsible for the department of Online Learning and Training at Kenilworth Media Inc. She oversees new professional educational offerings for our B2B audience and builds solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Earlyn is also responsible for designing curricula and training programs for markets and industries in North America, Europe and the Caribbean.And our second guest making her second appearance on this show is Nicole Laforest, our special guest today. Licensed Veterinary Technician and Epidemiologist in Washington State, Nicole is here to share her experience and expertise in this field. She is the owner of the instagram account @veterinarytechnicians and has been building a personal brand for some time. Here to share her secrets to success, Nicole Laforest drops insights in this episode about the Veterinary space and how to leverage the digital tools of today for a more successful future.

Brittney Kilgore an international in Grenada student at St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine speaks on her career journey so far as an aspiring feline specialistBrittney Kilgore is a 22-year-old, second-year DVM student at St. George's University, located on the beautiful Caribbean island of Grenada. She is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and has always had a passion for animals. Like many veterinarians, she wanted to pursue this career since her early childhood. She attended the University of Georgia for undergrad, where she started off majoring in poultry science and ended up with a degree in Biological Sciences. She has always been fascinated with cats, especially big ones. For most of her life, she hoped to work with large animals, but since she was 18, she worked in a feline specialty clinic and absolutely LOVED it. Brittney hopes to one day open an all-cat clinic of her own. Currently, she has one snowshoe cat named Toulouse who travels to and from Grenada with her.

This month, Dr. Meagan Painter, a board certified veterinary dermatologist currently practicing at Angel West just outside of Boston discusses the use of the diet trial in practice to help make the diagnosis of canine food allergies easierDr. Meagan Painter is a Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist® practicing at Angell-West in Greater Boston, MA. She graduated Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2014 and completed a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Angell Animal Medical Center in 2015. For the three years thereafter, she practiced as a resident in veterinary dermatology with Veterinary Healing Arts in East Greenwich, RI and the Animal Dermatology Group in California. Dr. Painter proudly achieved Diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2018 after completing residency training, publication, case report review, and a 2-day written certification examination. Prior to coming home to Boston, she practiced for two years in San Francisco, CA at the San Francisco Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Painter lives in the Boston area with her husband (Andrew, U.S. Coast Guard, retired), daughter (Claire, record holder for playground sprints, age 3.5 years), allergic cat (Stella), loyal house cat (Chips), and outstandingly adorable Boston Terrier (Pepper). Curiosity, kindness, clinical excellence, and education are what fuel Dr. Painter. If you would like to learn more check out TheAllergicDog.com.

Dr. Elizabeth Johnson Million shares EVERYTHING veterinary students need to know about the NAVLE in this must-hear episodeDr. Million grew up in the mountains of east Tennessee. She was very active in the Tennessee State 4-H Horse Project and was almost always on the back of a horse. After graduating from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Million worked at a busy small animal practice outside Houston, Texas before jumping back into the academic world and serving in a unique role as the first Assistant Dean of Student Success at Lincoln Memorial University CVM where she coordinated all NAVLE-related initiatives for the program. Dr. Million also practices in-home veterinary hospice and end-of-life care and enjoys staying involved with the Veterinary Leadership Initiative (VLI).Dr. Million, her husband A.J., and daughter Annabeth live in Atlanta. They enjoy traveling, hosting crawfish boils, and spending time outdoors with their Labradors, Daisy and Jolene.

This month, Debra Hamilton joins us to speak about how veterinary professionals can adapt certain conversational skills to better avoid or manage conflict in the workplace and with clientsDebra Hamilton is the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC, (HLM). HLM uses understanding based alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methodologies to transform disagreements over animals. Debra facilitates neutral discussions between the parties providing them the opportunity to choose peaceful conversation over litigation. Her presentations are rooted in conflict transformation and self-reflection. Attendees learn in a more holistic way how to recognize their own triggers which provides them with the ability to nip conflict in the bud. Debra is an international speaker and best-selling author of Nipped in the Bud-Not in the Butt-How to Use Mediation to Resolve Conflicts over Animals. She is a co-author of Onward and Upward: A Guide For Getting Through New York Divorce & Family Law Issues. She has an international podcast, Why Do Pets Matter and an international pet planning community call, The MAAP. She is the go-to person for information regarding the use of mediation in disagreements involving animals for the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Huffington Post and US News and World Report.

Dr. Tolani Francisco shares her experiences on what it is like to grow up as a Native in pursuit of becoming a veterinarian.Dr. Francisco is a 1990 graduate of the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She currently is the Wild Horse and Burro Coordinator for the US Forest Service in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Francisco spent 13.5 years in Colorado, first as the Public Health Officer at Buckley Air Force Base, then as the Regional Epidemiology Officer for the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services (USDA, APHIS, VS). Prior, Dr. Francisco was stationed at Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV, Brooks-City Base, San Antonio, TX and Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL. Before entering the Air Force, Dr. Francisco spent two years in Trinidad, Bolivia with the USDA APHIS International Services working as a Veterinary Medical Officer (VMO) overseeing the Foot and Mouth Disease eradication efforts in the Departments of Beni and Pando. She spent 6 years in Albuquerque as a section VMO for the USDA APHIS VS after starting her federal career in Helena, MT as a VMO. She started her veterinary career in a mixed animal practice in Reno, NV. In 2016, Dr. Francisco established Native Healing LLC [a 501(c)3 organization providing veterinary care to tribal animals] on the Pueblo of Laguna (large and small). In her spare time, Dr. Francisco owns a small 5-acre alfalfa farm, has cattle with the tribal Sedillo Cattle Association and has three family dogs, six family cats and four horses. She is married to Jason Schlie, who is a Conservation Law Enforcement officer at White Sands Missile Range. She is the daughter of Eldon and Shirley Francisco and has one brother, Curtis.

In this month's episode Nicole LaForest shares what it is like being Licensed Veterinary Technician with a specialtyNicole LaForest is a Licensed Veterinary Technician and Epidemiologist in Washington State. When not working in the Public Health sector, you can find her in a clinical setting working in various specialty departments. Nicole has a powerful voice on both Instagram and TikTok and uses her platform to share interesting medical cases she encounters, as well as raising mental health awareness within the veterinary industry.

Blue Pearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital's Dr. Sirima Yaemsiri joins us this month to share her expertise and experience dealing with chronic kidney disease—this episode is sponsored by Royal CaninDr. Sirima Yaemsiri received her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She attended veterinary school at North Carolina State University and completed a small animal rotating internship at Colorado State University. Following completion of her small animal internal medicine residency at the University of California, Davis, she returned to her hometown of Raleigh, NC to join Blue Pearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital. Dr. Yaemsiri has particular interests in management of both acute and chronic renal diseases, extracorporeal medicine, and endocrine diseases.

What does passion in vet med look like? #NextSquad members Dr. Jeff Tinsley, and veterinary students Dana Tsuchida, and Danielle Marie Lancer discuss their very different passions in the field on this month's episodeDr. Jeff Tinsley graduated from vet school at Tuskegee University in 2017. He completed a Small Animal Rotating Internship in 2018 at the Blue Pearl of San Antonio, Texas. He stayed in San Antonio for a year of general practice, then moved to Louisville, Kentucky for a one year Dermatology Specialty Internship with Animal Dermatology Clinic. He is currently completing a three-year residency at the ADC of Louisville. Outside of vet med he enjoys supporting local restaurants, teaching crossfit, and running with his dog “Renly.”Dana Tsuchida is a third-year veterinary student at Oregon State University, Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she hopes to work with a variety of animals, including exotics and wildlife, by practicing integrative veterinary medicine. She is currently working on her CVA (Certificate of Veterinary Acupuncture) at Chi University. She aims to become a practice owner one day, but hopes to still be involved in international medicine by participating in global service projects. Outside of veterinary medicine, she enjoys many forms of art, including music, dance, and art history. Her motto is to closely work with one animal, one community, and one country at a time.Danielle Lancer is a second-year veterinary student at the University of Sydney in Australia. She received her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from California Polytechnic University, Pomona in 2015. For three years, she worked as a veterinary assistant in the oncology and emergency departments at VCA West Coast Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital. She is on the committee of the Veterinary Society and the wildlife society. Danielle's future career goals include working with small animals in emergency or oncology.

Chloe Pham is a second-year veterinary student at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine and a DVM candidate of the Class of 2024. Before going to Cornell, Chloe obtained a BA in Religious Studies and a BA in Cognitive Science from the University of Virginia in 2016. Her post-baccalaureate education was done at Hunter College. Chloe has a strong interest in pursuing small animal medicine and incorporating animal and veterinary ethics into her future practice.Valarie Adams is a CVT with over 45 years working in veterinary medicine. Her 1973 graduation from the Medical Institute of Minnesota puts her in the "aged-but-still-useful" category of alums. Valarie's career has included large and small animal general practice and 17 years in emergency/critical care. In May 2008, she created the Healing Heart Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit that supported programs honoring the spirit of the Human Animal Bond. Healing Heart Pet Hospice program delivered hospice and palliative care to pet families, as well as programs for grief support and financial support for hardship cases. Valarie has lectured nationally and internationally and written and co-written for textbooks and online publications. She fills her heart by volunteering veterinary care to the dogs on a Native American reservation and feeds her soul and tends her spirituality with her horses, nature and singing blues/blues rock. Her blog Confides In Animals has launched at confidesinanimals.com.Dr. Alice Villalobos is 2005-06 President of the American Association of Human Animal Bond Veterinarians (AAHABV). She is a well known pioneer in the field of cancer care for companion animals and a founding member of the Veterinary Cancer Society. A 1972 graduate of UC Davis, she completed Dr. Gordon Theilen's first mock residency program in oncology and has served the profession by consulting, writing and lecturing in the rapidly growing field of veterinary oncology and end of life care. She was awarded the UC Davis Alumni Achievement Award in 1994, and the Leo Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award in 1999. She is Editor-in-Chief of the AAHABV Newsletter, Secretary of the Animal Health Foundation of the SCVMA and Founder of the Peter Zippi Memorial Fund for Animals, with over 10,000 rescued and placed pets. Dr. Villalobos is serving as President of the Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics (SVME) for 2010-2011. She will raise discussions about the ethical obligation that veterinarians have to communicate compassionately yet frankly with clients regarding options for pets with cancer and other terminal diseases.

#NextBoard member and expert in animal infectious diseases Dr. Jen Chatfield speaks with us for this month's episodeDr. Jenifer Chatfield is the board-certified Staff Veterinarian at 4J Conservation Center. She is a diplomate of both the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) and the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM). Dr. Chatfield is a national thought-leader in infectious disease and conservation medicine. She's been a practice owner, a relief vet, worked in public health, serves as a member of the National Veterinary Response Team, and is a Medical Reserve Corps member. She serves on the advisory boards for DVM360, PetVet Magazine, and VPNextGen and as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. Along with her twin brother, Dr. Jason Chatfield, she co-hosts the incredibly popular podcast, “Chats with the Chatfields.” Previously, the dynamic hosts were recognized for their show on PetLife Radio, “In other news…” when it became the #1 veterinary podcast and was the first veterinary show ever recognized by the People's Choice Podcast Awards as a finalist in the Science and Medicine category. Dr. Jen and the entire Chatfield family were recently profiled by Pet Vet magazine.Lifelong learning is a passion of hers and led Dr. Chatfield to create a YouTube channel dedicated to helping animal lovers provide better care through improved communication with veterinary professionals. Through her popular show, “Is this a thing? Veterinary translations for pet owners,” she teaches animal lovers all about preventive medicine, behavior challenges, infectious diseases, and more! Dr. Chatfield's peer-reviewed publications range from pharmacokinetics to wild animal behavior to infectious disease and assisted reproduction in endangered species. She is an instructor for FEMA/DHS courses and was a Regional Leader for the National Disaster Medicine System Team for several years.Dr. Chatfield developed the "Veterinary Support to Zoological Animals in a Disaster" for the National Veterinary Response Team's (NVRT) training curriculum. She has chaired the Florida Veterinary Medical Association's (FVMA) One Health Committee and co-chaired FVMA's Disaster Response Committee. Dr. Chatfield has a particular interest in infectious diseases and biosecurity and her work for the Dept. of Homeland Security's (DHS) courses has been focused on topics such as foreign animal diseases, quarantine and isolation, and malicious introduction of pathogens. Dr. Chatfield served on the curriculum redevelopment team for the nationally renowned DHS course, “Emergency Response to a Domestic Biological Incident.” Her extensive experience in public health includes developing a jurisdiction's plan for response to bioterrorism in a large metropolitan area. She was an original founder of the Pasco Hernando Veterinary Medical Association (PHVMA) and served as its President since 2008. Dr. Chatfield completed a Congressional Fellowship working in the US House of Representatives from 2016-2018. Dr. Chatfield is one of the most popular speakers at the largest veterinary conferences and has been quoted in national magazines including Better Homes & Gardens. She was selected as a Future Leader by the AVMA and has been awarded 2 Gold Stars for contributions to veterinary medicine by the FVMA.Dr. Chatfield loves French bulldogs, Himalayan cats, the dirtiest of vodka martinis and basking on Caribbean beaches.

Bond Vet's Dr. Simone McLaughlin shares her experiences with leadership in the clinic and the importance of maintaining positive team cultureSince the age of 7, Dr. McLaughlin knew she wanted to work in the vet space. She's now a veterinarian and mom, to two adorable boys *and* a Rottweiler Collie mix. When she has time to herself, she enjoys yoga, swimming, and binge-watching some quality movies. On her Spotify playlist, you can find a mix of indie tunes, pop, classic rock, and some showtunes thrown in. Dr. McLaughlin has been working in general practice since graduating from the Royal Veterinary College in London UK in 2012. Over her career, she's performed surgery, dentistry, and even cared for a few exotic animal cases. Dr. McLaughlin enjoys being in a field where she is constantly learning, whether it be personally or medically. She hopes to continue her growth with the Bond Vet family!

Featuring co-founders of Florida Veterinary Advisor and co-hosts of the Smarter Vet Podcast, Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett, this episode aims to help #NextSquad listeners gain tips for financial planning during their careers in vet medTom Seeko graduated from the University of South Florida with a finance degree and is a fully licensed financial advisor with his Certified Exit Planning designation (CExP). Tom has worked with veterinarians since 2014 on all different financial matters including income protection, debt repayment, business planning, estate planning, taxation, etc. Tom is the co-founder of Florida Veterinary Advisors and the co-host of the Smarter Vet Podcast. He is an approved RACE provider since 2018. Tom is involved within several associations in the state of Florida, VetPartners, and the Veterinary Business Management Association. Tom has spoken at several national conferences including the Western Vet Conference, IVECCS and DVM 360.CJ Burnett has been learning about the investment world from the young age of 16. He graduated with a finance degree from the University of South Florida and is a fully licensed financial advisor with his Certified Exit Planning designation (CExP). CJ has worked with veterinarians and business owners since 2014 on structuring a financial plan that gives them the most amount of control over the results that they are after. CJ is the co-founder of Florida Veterinary Advisors and the co-host of the Smarter Vet Podcast. He is involved within several associations in the state of Florida, VetPartners, and the Veterinary Business Management Association. CJ has spoken at several national conferences including the Western Vet Conference, IVECCS and DVM 360.

In this episode, we discuss leptospirosis with the senior professional services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health's U.S. Companion Animal business, Dr. Taylor TilleryDr. Taylor Tillery is a Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian for Merck Animal Health's US Companion Animal business, where he provides technical information to veterinary health care teams. He has extensive knowledge of small animal medicine and has aided in certifi ed veterinarian technician and veterinary assistant training programs. Dr. Tillery's vast experience extends beyond general practice in Texas: he has also worked in emergency room and critical care as well as provided surgical support for the local shelter that he continues to support on weekends. He actively participates in the Power of 10 leadership group with the TVMA to help maintain, improve, and lead the veterinary profession into the future.

We spoke to founder of Pets Help the Heart Heal, Inc. Dr. Stephanie Jones about the importance of the human-animal bond in veterinary medicine Dr. Stephanie Jones is co-owner of the Animal Hospital of Ft. Lauderdale. A native of Arkansas, she received her bachelor's degree in animal science from Texas A&M in 1994 and her doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Florida in 1999. Dr. Jones moved to Ft. Lauderdale after graduation and joined the Animal Hospital of Ft. Lauderdale team in 2000. Known at that time for its reproduction services, Dr. Jones developed a special interest in reproductive medicine and soft tissue surgery. Her passion for surgery, innovative medicine, and optimal patient care allowed for the Animal Hospital of Fort Lauderdale to be one of few hospitals in South Florida to offer stem cell therapy. In addition to being a practice co-owner and veterinarian, Dr. Jones also serves as President on the executive board of the Broward County Veterinary Medical Association. In 2019, Dr. Jones became the CEO and Founder of Pets Help the Heart Heal, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the social, physical, and emotional health of youth through the human animal bond. The organization incorporates veterinary medicine, veterinary care, animal industry career exploration, and the human animal bond through events and activities provided to underserved and underprivileged youth. As part of this organization, Dr. Jones is a mentor to teens, conducts career day presentations to elementary schools, and oversees a shadow program at the hospital, which she created, for high school students interested in a veterinary career. She hopes that her love for animals and passion for her career sparks interest in animals and helps motivate today's youth to reach for their dreams.

This month we interviewed Elli Verrocchi a second-year veterinary student at The Royal Veterinary College in England, who is originally from Australia, about her online experienceElli Verrocchi is a second-year veterinary student at The Royal Veterinary College in London, England. She is originally from Melbourne, Australia, where she completed her BSc in Zoology at Monash University (2018). She has worked and volunteered within the veterinary/animal-shelter sector for more than five years as a veterinary nurse/assistant. It is there she discovered she wanted to become a vet. Verrocchi has a passion for all things wildlife, ECC, and small animal/shelter medicine. She is keeping her options open for a variety of specialties upon graduating. Outside of studying, you will find her playing soccer (or football, depending where you are from) with her RVCWFC team, drawing a Disney cartoon for a friend, or travelling across the world to spend time with her family down-under.

Experienced specialist, Dr. Millie Rosales joined us to talk about what veterinary dermatology is all about.Dr. Millie Rosales graduated with a Bachelors of Biology and high honors from Florida International University. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. Following graduation, she worked as a general practitioner in Miami for a non-profit small animal clinic. In 2003, Dr. Rosales returned to the University of Florida and completed a two year residency in the specialization of veterinary dermatology. Dr. Rosales is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD), a distinction given only to practitioners who have achieved board certification in this specialty. She has also authored several articles and lectured at local and state veterinary associations. Dr. Rosales holds a primary interest in allergic and immune mediated skin conditions in dogs and cats; and chronic (recurrent) ear infections in dogs. A native Miamian, Dr. Rosales values her roots and is fluent in English and Spanish enabling her to serve the Spanish speaking clients of the South Florida area. Away from the office, Dr. Rosales enjoys running, spending time with her family and daughter, and doing art activities.

This show with Dr. Moriah McCauley (a 2020 grad) touches on the transition from being a vet student to working as a doctor.Dr. Moriah McCauley is a practicing small animal veterinarian and host of That Vet Life Podcast. As a 2020 graduate of Edinburgh's Royal (dick) School of Veterinary Medicine Dr. McCauley began her career at the COVID-19 pandemic. While this presented learning curves and opportunities for growth that no one could have predicted, it also provided new direction for That Vet Life Podcast. Created during Dr. McCauley's time studying in Scotland, That Vet Life Podcast focuses on the role of storytelling within veterinary medicine. Each episode takes its listeners around the world to hear from inspiring veterinarians as they faced exciting and challenging situations in their jobs and teaches veterinary students and veterinarians how to become confident and engaging storytellers. Recent guests have included Dr. Dave Nicol, Dr. Jessica Vogelsang, Dr. Tannetje Crocker and so many more.

Starting off 2021 with an episode on the ins and outs of practice ownership and management featuring Dr. Jeff RothsteinDr. Jeff Rothstein, MBA, is the Founder and Co-president of Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP). He bought his first veterinary practice within one year of graduating veterinary school and from that built it into a multi-hospital network, The Progressive Pet Animal Hospitals (PPAH) which he merged into MVP in 2017. Dr. Rothstein has been a long-time contributing author to a number of practice management journals. He has served on the Advisory Boards of Veterinary Economics and Veterinary Practice News. He currently is on the Board of Directors of Mission Veterinary Partners and the Professional Animal Wellness Group (PAW). He lives with his family (including 2 dogs and 4 cats), in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he has resided since graduating from Colorado State University, where he received a joint DVM/ MBA degree. On a personal note, he is a long-term avid runner who frequently competes in both running and triathlon events. In addition, he is a big Michigan Wolverines fan, making him unpopular with most of his local veterinary colleagues, who attended Michigan State's veterinary college

NextPod ends the year off with an episode on what it's like working as a veterinarian in the army with a holistic veterinarian who served her country in the Army Veterinary Corps, Dr. Turnera CroomDr. Turnera Croom is a Holistic Veterinarian who served her country in the Army Veterinary Corps and retired as a Major. After working with the US Department of Agriculture, she decided to start her own company, Steadfast International LLC and opened Dr. Croom Mobile Veterinary Service, which allows her to provide professional, holistic veterinary care right inside people's homes. From its inception, Steadfast International has been committed not only to excellent veterinary care, but to the education of youth about potential careers in vet med. In 2016, Dr. Croom created her unique Future Veterinarian Program, where young students who are interested in animals and their care, meet with her in various pet supply stores to learn directly from a veterinarian what it takes in this exciting field. She is also working on expanding her new Ride-Along Program, which allows high school students to join her on actual house call veterinary appointments to learn what it really takes to deal with patients and their sometimes nervous owners. In addition, Dr. Croom has created her own brand of CBD pet products that she markets to her veterinary clients in person and on her website. She also serves in various capacities for organizations such as: Buddy 2 Buddy Veteran Volunteer Program, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and is a member of the Kalamazoo County Animal Services and Enforcement Advisory board.

This month's episode is focused on the world of veterinary technicians with #NextBoard member and CVT with over 45 years experience, Valarie AdamsValarie Adams is a CVT with over 45 years working in veterinary medicine. Her 1973 graduation from the Medical Institute of Minnesota puts her in the "aged-but-still-useful" category of alums. Valarie's career has included large and small animal general practice and 17 years in emergency/critical care. In May 2008, she created the Healing Heart Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit that supported programs honoring the spirit of the Human Animal Bond. Healing Heart Pet Hospice program delivered hospice and palliative care to pet families, as well as programs for grief support and financial support for hardship cases. Valarie has lectured nationally and internationally and written and co-written for textbooks and online publications. She fills her heart by volunteering veterinary care to the dogs on a Native American reservation and feeds her soul and tends her spirituality with her horses, nature and singing blues/blues rock. Her blog Confides In Animals has launched at confidesinanimals.com.

NextPod is joined by Angela Ardolino, expert on pet CBD remedies and founder of CBD Dog Health to talk all about the use of cannabidiol in vet medAngela Ardolino is the founder of Miami Children's Theater and Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine. She has a background in broadcast journalism and appeared on television and radio shows, including nationally syndicated Daytime. Despite her healthy lifestyle and busy schedule, in 2013 Angela was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Determined to find alternatives to the toxic medications she was offered, she turned to CBD. Once she identified a pure source for CBD in California, her life changed forever. In 2016, Angela earned a professional certification in Medical Cannabis biology and the therapeutic uses from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. That year, she hosted Canna Conference to educate doctors, veterinarians and patients about the positive effects of medical cannabis and how cannabis reacts in the endocannabinoid system. In June 2018, Angela launched CBD Dog Health and its line of full spectrum hemp extract CBD for dog products. The passage of the Farm Bill that same year legalized hemp-growing in all 50 states, ensuring that these products will be available to the people and animals who need them most. In 2019, Angela partnered with Cannabis Radio to launch her pet-centric podcast, It's a Dog's Life. Airing every Monday, It's a Dog's Life features interviews with the nation's top veterinarians and pet experts.

This episode goes into everything new and aspiring vet students need to know about school with three of our #NextSquad members Juan Sebastian Orjuela, Lindsey Whitlock, and Marie BuckoJuan Sebastian Orjuela is a third-year veterinary student at the Ontario Veterinary College in Canada. He is the co-founder of the Latinx Veterinary Medical Association, the first association of its kind to represent Latinx veterinary professionals in North America. He was born in Bogota, Colombia and moved to St. Paul, Minnesota when he was 10 years old. He obtained a Bachelors Degree in biology and conservation environmental sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Juan, aka "@juancho.the.student.vet", has created social media platforms on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube that focus on diversity, health and wellness, and entrepreneurship in veterinary medicine. Juan has a passion for small animal medicine and is interested in rehabilitation, ophthalmology, and surgery. One day he hopes to become a multi-practice owner that celebrates diversity and inclusion in the veterinary profession.

Take a listen to this month's episode, which touches on vaccines and immunization with #NextBoard member Dr. Brennen McKenzie, a doctor who specializes in evidence-based medicineDr. McKenzie has worked in small animal general practice since graduating from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. He also teaches senior veterinary students in his practice, writes a monthly column for Veterinary Practice News, manages the SkeptVet Blog and social media outlets, has served as president of the Evidence based Veterinary Medicine Association, and has recently released a book: Placebos for Pets? The Truth about Alternative Medicine for Animals. In his sparse free time, he enjoys playing mandolin, reading, hiking, and watching the hummingbirds and woodpeckers outside his living-room window.

Listen to Vet Chat's May episode that touches on sustainability and the environment in veterinary medicine today with Dr. Stephanie StubbeDr Steph Stubbe is an RSPCA veterinarian and founder of AniPal, a social enterprise dedicated to helping the veterinary and animal communities transition to more sustainable practices, lowering their environmental footprint. Growing in rural Australia, Steph moved to Melbourne to study Science and The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine whilst working at an AgTech Accelerator. This fuelled her curiosity and led her to develop Business Association of Veterinary Students (BAVS) at Melbourne University, a group dedicated to fostering veterinary business understanding. Whilst working as a graduate at RSPCA, she created Anipal, which cleans the ocean and planet one dog and doctor at a time. Steph has spoken at numerous veterinary conferences and the United Nations on this topic and is dedicated to helping the veterinary and agricultural industries become more sustainable.

This month is all about mental health, wellness, and support within the veterinary industry, particularly through COVID-19 for Vet Chat With Us with Dr. Marie HolowaychukDr. Marie Holowaychuk is a board-certified specialist in small animal emergency and critical care and a passionate advocate for wellbeing in the veterinary profession. She lives in Calgary and travels worldwide as a speaker and locum. Dr. Holowaychuk has a diversity of experiences in veterinary medicine including time spent in general, specialty, and academic practice. One thing she feels is consistent no matter the veterinary setting is that all members of the profession are susceptible to experiencing moral stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout. As such, she facilitates wellness workshops and retreats and online wellbeing programs for veterinary care providers that include lectures, yoga, meditation practices, and one-on-one coaching. Dr. Holowaychuk is a certified yoga and meditation teacher and has completed a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for professionals. She also has Compassion Fatigue Training from the University of Tennessee School of Social Work, Mental Health First Aid Training from the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training from the Centre for Suicide Prevention, and a Life Coaching certificate. Her favorite self-care activities include strength training, practicing yoga, rollerblading, watching movies, and hiking in the Rocky Mountains.

NextPod will touch on equality among veterinary professionals, particularly in leadership with Dr. Bridget Heilsberg of the WVLDIDr. Bridget Heilsberg is the past-president of Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative. She completed her Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, with a focus on reproduction and genetics, at Cornell University in January 2003. Shortly after, she enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve and moved to California. In 2006, Bridget was activated with the Navy in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Dr. Heilsberg moved to Phoenix, Arizona upon returning home, and worked as a veterinary technician at Animal Medical and Surgical Center of Scottsdale as well as teaching at Kaplan College in the Veterinary Technician and Respiratory Technician programs. She moved to Fort Collins, Colorado in 2009 for veterinary school and is incredibly proud of her time spent as a Colorado State University Ram. After graduation, she completed an internship at JEH Equine Reproduction Services and Hospital, and was welcomed on as an associate once the internship concluded. In May 2016, Dr. Bridget left JEH Equine to start her own ambulatory practice in the North Texas and Texoma area. She continues her focus on overall wellness, therapeutic nutrition, and preventive sports medicine. She is incredibly grateful for the support of the community, and hopes to continue to give back to the local area by hosting client education seminars and continuing her work with NCTC's Equine Program.

NextPod is celebrating Black History Month by discussing diversity within the vet industry with Dr. Lisa Greenhill of the AAVMCDr. Lisa M. Greenhill originally joined the AAVMC in 1996 and has worked for the association on three separate occasions. Most recently, she joined the AAVMC in 2004 as the Associate Executive Director for Institutional Research and Diversity before becoming Senior Director for Institutional Research and Diversity. Her work primarily focuses on the ongoing development and implementation of the DiVersity Matters initiative at the national and local levels as well as promoting the veterinary medical profession within communities of color. Lisa also directs the association's national research agenda. She collects and analyzes data and produces reports related to academic veterinary medicine to include the applicant pool, enrollment, institutional economic impact and diversity. Lisa is the mother of teenage daughter and the owner of a fun-loving puppy. She also currently runs a blog and podcast about adoption in communities of color.

This month's NextPod touches on the importance of mentorship and finding the right person within the veterinary industry with mentor, Dr. Tannetje' CrockerDr. Tannetje' Crocker is a 2009 graduate from the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine. Growing up Dr. Crocker was always passionate about horses and was inspired to become a veterinarian. Since graduation she has worked as an equine ambulatory vet, small animal general practitioner, and emergency veterinarian. She currently practices in Grapevine, Texas at Northwest Animal Hospital and the Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas. She is passionate about mentorship and empowering both veterinary students and young veterinarians to embrace the profession and find joy and success. In her free time, Dr. Crocker can be found spending time with her family and friends riding horses and enjoying the outdoors. Follow her veterinary journey on social media.