How to Survive Your First Year of Vet School Without Burning Out

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Harrison and Dr. King discuss social media cancel culture in veterinary medicine, a rabid bat getting loose in the dorms at Purdue University, a wildly interesting canine blinking study, and so much more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtableInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtableTimestamps00:00 Intro02:55 Pits, Peaks, and Peculiar05:33 Social Media & Cancel Culture14:43 Rabid Bat at Purdue University17:19 UC Davis Partners with PetSmart21:09 Canine Blinking Study23:48 Case Collections32:22 Listener Inquiries38:36 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies introduce a few new segments to the show, discuss a veterinarian in Florida operating on the wrong leg of a patient, how to not burn out in your first year of vet school, and so much more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtableInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtableTimestamps00:00 Intro01:45 Pits, Peaks, and Peculiars20:01 South Florida Wrong-Leg Surgery Lawsuit24:01 Pet Food Recall and Screwworm Authorization26:49 AI-Enabled Stethoscopes in Pets28:30 Case Collections36:06 Agree or Disagree42:18 Advice For First Year Vet Students51:21 Outro 

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies recap The Veterinary Roundtable LIVE 2026, provide feedback on the UK price transparency, bring attention to AVMF scholarships, discuss how a clinic should not handle a dog bite incident, and more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtableInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtableTimestamps00:00 Intro01:08 VRT Live Recap07:30 Pits and Peaks08:47 Copyright Lawsuit Risks12:03 UK Price Transparency14:31 AVMF Scholarships16:01 Case Collection: Severe Bladder Stones22:02 Listener Inquiry: Dog Bite & Clinic Management33:37 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to a very special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! This week, the ladies are joined by the multitalented Dr. Jordan Towns... and she’s done a little bit of everything. The conversation dives into the rapidly evolving world of AI in veterinary medicine, including the risks of putting too much trust in AI-generated lab results, how AI and machine learning actually interpret cytology slides, and why these tools are best used as an assistant... not a replacement for veterinary professionals. Dr. Towns shares her incredible journey as a pentathlon athlete on the Olympic team and the story of how she found herself coaching college football games. AI, veterinary medicine, the Olympics, and college football... all in one episode! You definitely don’t want to miss this one!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtableInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtableTimestamps00:00 Intro02:20 Introducing Dr. Jordan Towns10:35 Dr. Towns' Veterinary Career Path12:04 The Journey into Modern Pentathlon & Team USA17:17 How Pentathlon Works: Horses, Fencing, Swimming, & Shooting20:28 Discovering a Passion for Clinical Pathology24:41 Clinical Pathology vs. Anatomic Pathology Explained27:38 How Vet History Improves Pathologist Accuracy34:29 Teaching Philosophy: Safe Spaces & Interactive Learning40:33 A Systematic Approach to Reading Lab Work42:42 How AI and Machine Learning Read Cytology Slides49:41 Concerns Over AI57:17 FDA Regulations on Animal Medical Equipment01:08:50 The Ideal Role of AI as an Assistant, Not a Replacement01:20:16 Questions Vet Clinics Should Ask Before Adopting AI01:24:59 Officiating College Football: How It Started01:40:50 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-ticketsWelcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies break down the Adequan recall, discuss a potential ban on non-competes, a sudden rise in employee fraud in veterinary practices and so much more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtableInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtableTimestamps00:00 Intro05:54 Pits and Peaks11:55 Listener Follow-Ups: Negative Classmates & Client Gossip17:54 Tales from the Trenches: Vet Assistant Incident21:54 Adequan Recalls24:43 Non-Compete Bans28:48 Employee Fraud in Veterinary Practices32:36 Case Collection: Chief's Mediastinal Mass41:44 Listener Inquiries: Tech Licensing & Career Transitions51:11 Outro 

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-ticketsWelcome to a very special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, we welcome Danielle Dugat, DVM, MS, DACVS to pick her brain about orthopedics and neurosurgery in veterinary medicine while also deeply discussing one of her passions, Percutaneous Laser Disk Ablation (PLDA). This is an episode you DO NOT want to miss!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtableInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtableTimestamps00:00 Intro03:03 Dr. Danielle Dugat Introduction06:13 Dr. Dugat's Journey into Veterinary Surgery08:41 Early Adoption of Laser Disc Ablation10:06 Understanding Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)12:56 High-Risk Breeds and Spine Degeneration17:25 IVDD in Large Breed Dogs19:00 Preventing IVDD & Lifestyle Factors24:18 How Percutaneous Laser Disc Ablation (PLDA) Works27:55 Preventive PLDA & Patient Suitability34:09 Risks, Recovery, and Strict Confinement Protocols39:05 Cervical Spine Limitations & Differential Diagnoses42:05 Financial Costs and Travel Logistics for PLDA47:18 NSAIDs vs. Steroids & Referral Timelines57:18 Lightning Round Questions01:03:19 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-ticketsWelcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies the infamous Cyclospora outbreak, Tractor Supply buying veterinary clinics, if pets have souls, and more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtableInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtableTimestamps00:00 Intro05:49 Pits and Peaks13:29 Follow Up: Going to Vet School Later in Life15:07 Cyclospora Outbreak Tied to Fresh Produce20:01 Tractor Supply Acquires VIP Pet Care25:08 Midwestern Cancels Chicago Vet College Plans26:25 Case Collections: Unblocking a Cat & Surgical Teamwork34:22 Catholic Theology & Animal Souls38:45 Social Media Animal Nutritionists vs. Vet Diets43:21 Outro 

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-ticketsWelcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss their biggest red flags to look for in a clinic during the hiring process while also throwing in a few pet peeves here and there!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtableInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtableTimestamps 00:00 Intro04:19 Pits and Peaks07:19 Clinic Pet Peeves & Red Flags09:07 Lobby's Smelling Bad13:52 High Turnover Rate15:01 Poor Communication18:51 No Cat Designated Treatment Area25:14 Outro 

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-ticketsWelcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss our longest tail from the trench to date, veterinary medicine possibly needing AI guardrails, cranial shape scaling in dogs, and so much more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtableInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtableTimestamps00:00 Intro06:06 Pits and Peaks14:13 Tails from the Trenches40:35 AI Guardrails45:35 Cranial Shape Scaling52:23 Case Collections59:00 How To Stand Out In Your Veterinary Resume01:02:07 Taking A Risk And Owning A Vet Clinic01:04:00 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-ticketsWelcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss the New World Screwworm officially invading Texas, if volunteering is enough to make you stand out in a vet school application, the possibility of being too old for vet school, and more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtableInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtableTimestamps 00:00 Intro05:43 Pits and Peaks10:15 Texas Screwworm Outbreak12:30 Rabies and Vaccine Rules18:16 AI Heart Murmur Detection21:48 Case Collections35:50 Volunteer Work For Vet School Applications39:50 Can You Be Too Old For Vet School?45:13 Outro