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Welcome to The Vet Files!Join hosts McCaelyn and Gretel, two vet students navigating the chaos of veterinary school, as they share unfiltered stories from the world of vet med.
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File #022: The First Year Debrief (Mizzou, LSU, NC State) - with Braeden Smith (opens the original)
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We made it through first year of veterinary school, and now it’s time to debrief.In this episode of The Vet Files, McCaelyn and Gretel are joined by Braeden from North Carolina State University for a conversation about surviving first year, what we learned along the way, and what we’re expecting as we head into second year.We’re talking about the biggest challenges of first year, the classes that humbled us, what we wish we knew before starting vet school, how our experiences compare across LSU,
File #021: The Summer Files (opens the original)
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We’re back with a good old-fashioned catch-up! In this episode of The Vet Files, we’re chatting about everything we’ve been up to this summer. From externships and international experiences to learning about different cultures and their relationships with animals. We also talk about the importance of stepping away from vet school, finding ways to fill our cups, and making time for the things that make us feel like ourselves outside of school.
File #020: Gold Standard vs Reality in Vet Med - Drs.Neal & Angela Martin (nealandangela_thevets) (opens the original)
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In vet school, we learn the gold standard, the ideal diagnostic workup, treatment plan, and patient care. But what happens when real life gets in the way?In this episode of The Vet Files, we’re talking about the gap between what we learn in the classroom and what is actually feasible in practice. We discuss financial limitations, client preferences, limited resources, time constraints, patient compliance, and those moments when you have to make the best decision rather than the perfect one.How d
File #019: Leadership In and Out of the Clinic - with Dr. Jessica Stroupe (opens the original)
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In File #019, we're joined by Dr. Jessica Stroupe, a rural mixed animal veterinarian, clinic owner, and Missouri Veterinary Medical Association delegate, to talk about what it takes to lead both inside and outside the clinic.We dive into building a positive clinic culture, the realities of practice ownership, supporting your team, and why getting involved in organized veterinary medicine matters. Dr. Stroupe also shares her journey into rural practice and the lessons she's learned along the way.
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