File #014: Rebuilding Equine Medicine - with Dr. Rhonda Rathgeber

File #019: Leadership In and Out of the Clinic - with Dr. Jessica Stroupe

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.Whether you're a veterinary student, new graduate, or practicing veterinarian, this episode is full of honest conversations and practical advice on creating a career that makes an impact.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and let us know your favorite takeaway in the comments!

File #001: Pre-Vet to Vet Student (Repost)

REPOST for audio quality In our very first episode of The Vet Files, we’re diving into our pre-vet journeys—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From the struggles of late night study sessions to navigating the unpredictable world of veterinary school admissions, we’re sharing what we wish we knew along the way.If you're a pre-vet student or aspiring to join the field of veterinary medicine, this episode is for you! We’ll share our personal experiences, offer advice for navigating the pre-vet journey, and give insight into what it really takes to get into vet school.🎧 Tune in to hear stories of perseverance, mistakes, and the lessons we’ve learned (so you don’t have to!).

File #018: Multifaceted Paths: Dolphin Trainer to Large Animal Intern - Dr. Dan Thurston

Dr. Dan Thurston’s journey to becoming a vet is anything but traditional. From marine mammal trainer to aspiring equine surgeon, he’s taken a winding road filled with unexpected turns. What matters most is the resilience you build along the way. It’s normal to doubt yourself when you don’t fit the mold. Remember, success isn’t linear! The lessons learned from career shifts can be invaluable. It’s about finding what truly resonates with you, no matter how long it takes.

File #017: Future Island Vet - Lauren Cabrera (@future.island.vet)

In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Cabrera, founder of the Saipan Humane Society and current veterinary student at Washington State University, to talk about one of the most unconventional journeys into veterinary medicine we’ve heard yet.Lauren began her career in human healthcare as a nurse practitioner before the COVID-19 pandemic completely shifted her path. What started as fostering puppies on Saipan Island turned into a full transition into veterinary medicine, where she now combines her background in human medicine, public health, and animal welfare into a mission-driven career.We talk about:• Founding and building the Saipan Humane Society• The realities of shelter medicine on an island• The importance of community medicine and accessible careWhether you’re interested in veterinary medicine, shelter work, public health, or making a major career pivot, this episode has something for you.Listen now and follow along with more stories from the veterinary world.#VeterinaryMedicine #VetSchool #ShelterMedicine #Veterinarian #PreVet #AnimalRescue #Saipan #PublicHealth #HumanMedicine #TheVetFilesPodcast

File #016: Overcoming Failure in Vet School - with MJ

In this episode, we talk about what happens when you fail a class in vet school. MJ shares their experience of not passing the first year of vet school and opens up about what it actually felt like to go through it.We dive into their decision to remediate (repeat the year), the mental reset that came with it, and how they approached vet school differently the second time around. They share what they changed and how their mindset has evolved now that they're back in the same position stronger, more self-aware, and better equipped to succeed.