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It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS2 : E13 - What's happening with 2nd Semester of 2nd Year?Click here to text us your questions & comments.Apologies for the lag between episodes. Life. This episode finds Sara and Gary mostly just catching up on life. It does offer a view inside of Sara's mindset as she takes on the 2nd semester of her 2nd of 4 years in Washington State Universities College of Veterinary Medicine. Gary shares some great conversations he had while at NAVC's VMX in Orlando, with old and new friends. Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weirdSara Rae @its_s...
2026-02-0938 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS2 : E12 - Part 2 with The Christine Staten, DVM, MBA her Professional StoryClick here to text us your questions & comments.We learned Chrisitine Staten's Origin Story last week on Season 2 Episode 11 (part 1). Now we dive into her professional career from Associate to Practice Owner to Business Cheerleader. I hope you have all listened to Part 1, but if not, make sure you do. Sara and I had such a great time learning from Christine, and I think you will too.Christine on Instagram = @veterinary_mbaThe Veterinary MBA WebsiteYour ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.Gary Marshall, DVM @i...
2026-01-1332 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS2 : E11 - The Christine Staten, DVM, MBA Origin StoryClick here to text us your questions & comments.What a fun episode? Chrisitine Staten, DVM, MBA is probably not a stranger to many, but have you heard her "Origin Story"? Did you know that Veterinary Medicine wasn't on her short list of career choices well into her undergrad studies? That's just a teaser. We won't tell you more. You have to listen. Sara is also back after a couple episodes off so we get to catch up a little with her as will. Another spoiler, the Christine content is being split into two ep...
2026-01-0328 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS2 : E10 - FIP and more with Hunter and Bianca (Part 2)Click here to text us your questions & comments.If you haven't listened to S2 : E9 yet, go back and do that first. That's part 1 to this part 2. In this episode we get into a bit more detail about FIP, before we detour around prior to landing on a conversation about customer service and where we think it's going in the future. Enjoy getting to know Bianca Plowman and Hunter Spielvogel a little more. Hopefully you'll also be educated during this episode along the way. Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.
2025-12-1530 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS2 : E9 - Let's meet Bianca and Hunter (Part 1)Click here to text us your questions & comments.In this episode, Gary has a conversation with Sara's classmates; Bianca Plowman and Hunter Spielvogel. Unfortunately Sara was unable to join the conversation. This is a bit of a continuation of our Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine Diagnostic Challenge conversation, but this is a Post-DC talk instead of a Pre-DC talk. Spoiler alert! the case we had the challenge involves Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). References:Bianca Plowman on InstagramHunter Spielvogel on InstagramWSU CVM Dia...
2025-12-0533 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS2 : E8 - The Acronym Episode - DC (Diagnostic Challenge) and HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian InfluenzaClick here to text us your questions & comments.This epsisode finds Gary and Sara hanging out and catching up. They talk about what they've been doing and what they're looking forward to. Some of it is same old, same old as Sara has been taking tests and working in her ER and Shelter Med jobs. Gary has been on the road. Hi latest visits have been the Ohio State Univesity, Rowan University, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University and Michigan State University. Thanks for listening WSU College of Veterinary Medicine Diagnostic ChallengeFar...
2025-11-1129 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS2 : E7 - True Crime Episode replayClick here to text us your questions & comments.If you didn't listen to Season 1 Episode 22, you missed out on a great episode. But fortunately we are posting it again here. Besides, it's also Gary's birthday today and he wants to take the week off from editing new content. If you're a true crime fan, especially if you want to learn a bit of veterinary related crime history, please listen to this episode. This story is truly shocking!Warning: Don't listen if you're triggered by stories of murder. Maybe don't listen while you're in a taxi o...
2025-10-2847 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS2 : E6 - What has Gary been up to latelyClick here to text us your questions & comments.Occasionally we need to get caught up with where Gary has been recently and what he's learned. This is one of those episodes. Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weirdSara Rae @its_sara1231Disclaimer: Although Dr. Gary Marshall is an officer in the American Veterinary Medical Association; on this podcast, Gary and Sara are speaking on their own behalf, and not on behalf of the American Veterinary M...
2025-10-2326 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS2 : E5 - The Diagnostic Challenge EpisodeClick here to text us your questions & comments.Sara and Gary get together for a chat after a 5 week gap between recordings. This episode gets everyone caught up with Sara's academic schedule. Basically lots of tests! They go into detail about Sara's recent Diagnostic Challenge week. Diagnostic Challenge may be unique in name for Washington State University and Utah State University's second year curriculum, but it most likely exists in some fashion at other vet schools. Learn about this week long communication skills intensive program by listening to this episode. WSU CVM Diagnostice Ch...
2025-10-1828 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS2 : E4 - Special Guest Dr. Whitney Terrell Talks more about studying in Ireland and Pet Loss (Part 2)Click here to text us your questions & comments.If you haven't listened to S2 : E3 (Part 1) with Dr. Whitney Terrell yet, please bookmark this episode and go listen to that one first. The 2 episodes are pretty self-contained, but this is a continuation of the conversation we had and probably best to listen to the entire discussion from beginning to end. We cover Alabama Football, the experience of studying overseas in Ireland, pet loss, parenting styles and so much more. And yet it seems like we just scratched the surface. We'll probably need to have her o...
2025-09-3041 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS2 : E3 - Special Guest Dr. Whitney Terrell Talks about Enneagrams and going to Vet School in Dublin, Ireland (Part 1).Click here to text us your questions & comments.Sara and I are together on this one to talk with the wonderful Dr. Whitney Terell ( @dr.terrellpetvet ). We talked so long, that we didn't even get close to wrapping this up in 1 episode. During this episode we mainly cover her passion for the Enneagram, and her experience applying to, getting in to, and attending Vet School in Dublin, Ireland. University College Dublin School of Veterinary Medicine is AVMA Accredited but it does not have a SAVMA chapter, so it's a bit off of our radar. Take a listen...
2025-09-1647 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS2 : E2 - That "What I did last summer" episode; Gary editionClick here to text us your questions & comments.Gary shares most of his summer activities. Not as exciting as Sara's. It gives a good perspective on his AVMA summer duties. Gary and Sara also talk about some unique aspects of the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine second year curriculum. We apologize for a few technical difficulties. The audio is fine, but not the level we desire. We strive to improve this. We'd also like to once again thank Ready Vet Go mentoring platform for sponsoring this recording. Founder Dr. Dani Rabwin is...
2025-09-0935 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS2 : E1 - That "What I did last summer" episode; Sara editionClick here to text us your questions & comments.Thank you for being so patient for the first episode of Season 2 of It Might Get Weird: The Podcast. Sara's second year of vet school is starting, but first... summer was jam packed and we want to tell you all about it. There was so much going on, that we could only fit Sara's summer into this episode. She worked hard, visited several states, and even had a couple foreign adventures. Thanks for listening. Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.Gary Ma...
2025-08-2639 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E48 Special Collaboration with The Dr. Molly Says Podcast and the Questions with Crocker PodcastClick here to text us your questions & comments.I know we said we were taking a break for summer, but the opportunity came up to have Dr. Molly Brinkman, Dr. Tannetje Crocker and I record together to talk about our upcoming panel talk together at AVMA Convention this summer in Washington DC (Saturday July 19th at 4:00pm). Our talk is titled: "What I know now that I wish I knew then: Wisdom for students and early career veterinarians"The Dr. Molly Says PodcastQuestions with Crocker PodcastAVMA Convention 2025...
2025-06-1145 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E46 - Year 1 Finals Are Here... and so is the end of Season 1!Click here to text us your questions & comments.This episode wraps up Season 1 of It Might Get Weird the Podcast. Thank you so much for listening. Sara and Gary have had fun. It's been a pretty weird year for both of them. This episode reviews a bit of Gary's thought on the AAVMC Catalyze / Iverson Bell Conference he recently attended in Washington DC. Most of the episode delves into Sara's feelings with Finals week upon her as well as reflecting on the highs and lows of her life as she wraps up year 1 out of 4 of her...
2025-04-2539 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E45 - The "So You Wanna Be A Zoo Vet" EpisodeClick here to text us your questions & comments.Unfortunately Sara was unavailable for recording this week. Fortunately, Gary was able to secure an amazing guest while he was at the AAVMC Catalyze Conference in Washington DC. This week he interviews Dr. Laci Taylor a current Zoo Medicine Resident at The Smithsonian's National Zoo. Gary wanted so much to learn about all the exciting things that Dr. Taylor is doing during her Residency, but that will have to come another day. Before that can happen, we need to learn how she got into this role. Dr. Taylor shares...
2025-04-1528 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E44 - The talking about bear research and Gary's pre-vet mentor episodeClick here to text us your questions & comments.If you only have time to listen to one recent episode, this would be a good choice. Sara and Gary got together in person to record this while Gary visited WSU's College of Veterinary Medicine in his role as AVMA Vice President, and to deliver a presentation about one of his most impactful mentors, Dr. Leo K. Bustad, to the Humane Animal Bond Club. It was a great opportunity for Sara and Gary to catch up. Sara shares her recent experience at the WSU Bear Center and educates Gary...
2025-04-0825 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E43 - The High School Romance EpisodeClick here to text us your questions & comments.After Gary was in Davis California to attend SAVMA Symposium, he took a little detour to Folsom California to visit his friends Alysson and Dr. Marcus Dela Cruz, and to finally meet their dog Charlie (a good boye) in person for the first time. They were so gracious to let Gary stay with them, and to record this impromptu interview while there young son was napping. Their story of navigating a long distance relationship and negotiating options to support each other during the vet school years will hopefully resonate...
2025-03-3125 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E42 - We Ramble a Bit EpsisodeClick here to text us your questions & comments.Sara and Gary hadn't talked in a while. They get a bit caught up and share what's been going on. They start out in a bit of a dull mood, but pick up a bit by the end. These times and conversations are all part of the journey that is Vet School and/or a Vet Career. Thanks for listening. SAVMA on InstagramWashington State Veterinary Medical AssociationAnjelica Bautista on InstagramDownloads = 4322, Countries = 37, Cities = 553(newest countries = Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, Ro...
2025-03-2516 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 41 - Special Guest Lauren Cabrera edition - before she starts vet school at WSUClick here to text us your questions & comments.This should probably be titled, "Wait... You did what?" episode. Or the "Gary seems shell-shocked". Gary is definitely not on his A-game here. It's probably because he had never met his amazing guest Nurse Practioner Lauren Cabrera before he hit the record button for his interview. It could have been because Sara wasn't present this time either. Sara was off the grid for spring break camping along the west coast somewhere (hopefully we'll hear about that soon). Another reason that Gary was not quite on-point this week i...
2025-03-1837 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E40 - The Applying to Vet School EpisodeClick here to text us your questions & comments.https://readyvetgo.co/Are you in the process of applying to Vet School? Do you know somebody thinking about applying? Please listen and share this edition of It Might Get Weird the Podcast. In order to coordinate a time for Sara and Gary to record this episode, we find gary a bit rummy with this late night conversation. Fortunately, Sara drives the conversation to break down the process of applying to vet school. The AAVMC (American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges) is the organization that manages the V...
2025-03-1131 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E39 - More from the UK schools, and some Sara school updates (part 2 of Episode 38)Click here to text us your questions & comments.This is a continuation of episode 38. Gary is still in London. Sara is still in Pullman. Gary shares more insights into differences of the UK systems, and Sara shares more insights from second semester of year 1 at WSU. Guest lectures and Sim labs. Thanks for listening. Ready Vet Go mentoring platformWSU College of Vet MedRoyal (Dick) Vet School - EdinburghUniversity of Glasgow Vet SchoolRoyal Vet College - LondonDownloads = 3901, Countries = 35, Cities = 519Y...
2025-03-0421 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 38 - Mostly about UK Veterinary Education, but also Sara's recent struggles (Part 1)Click here to text us your questions & comments.Sara shares life updates and stumbles. Gary shares a lot about the UK veterinary education system while he's still in London. This is another Part 1. Make sure and listen to the conclusion (Episode 39) when it comes out March 4, 2025Thanks to Ready Vet Go Mentoring ProgramDownloads = 3864, Countries = 34, Cities = 517Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weirdSara Rae @its_sara1231Disclaimer: Although Dr. Gary Marshall is an officer in the American...
2025-02-2719 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 37 - The "going to vet school in Scotland" episode.Click here to text us your questions & comments.Are you curious about the UK vet school system? Listen to this super informative episode with Guest Siena Mandy. Siena is a 3rd year Veterinary Student at the University of Glasgow College of Veterinary Medicine. She and Dr. Marshall have known each other through SAVMA events for a few years and, as she is originally from Washington State, she has been able to spend time at Island Cats Veterinary Hospital with Dr. Marshall. She was gracious enough to take time away from her studies to meet in person with...
2025-02-1822 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E36 - The one that starts out very sad, but works it's way out of it.Click here to text us your questions & comments.Gary shares his struggles with making medical decisions for his own cat Millie. That's the very sad part. This decision making crisis overlapped with the disappointment and frustration over a decision made by the new administration. Sara helps brings things back into a better place by steering the conversation toward what they both look forward to in the near future. Thanks for listening. Hug your cat. American Veterinary Medical Foundation Scholarship OpportunitiesReady Vet GoLap of LoveDownloads = 3643, Countries = 32, Cities = 490
2025-02-1134 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 35 - The Wrath of Second Semester of Freshman YearClick here to text us your questions & comments.As Sara settles into second semester of her first year of vet school at Washington State University, she's in a good position to tell us how she really feels about it. There's some good mixed in with the ramped up coursework. Gary and Sara also randomly talk quite about about Chewy Vet and where they've been and where they're going. Thanks for listening. Chewy Vet CareViking Veterinary HospitalDownloads = 3590, Countries = 32, Cities = 486Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.
2025-02-0420 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : 34 - Dr. Nia Powell wraps up our discussion on the NAVLE (Part 2)Click here to text us your questions & comments.Dr. Nia Powell Joins Sara and Gary for Part 2 of their discussion about coping with initially not passing the NAVLE (North American Veterinary Licensing Exam). This is a stressful topic, but please listen to the entire conversation. It gets light and fun as Sara and Nia talk about tips, tricks and hacks to survive the vet school curriculum. Thanks for listening. Dr. Nia Powell on instagramInternational Council on Veterinary Assessment (ICVA = NAVLE)Chewy PowerPrep Boot CampDownloads = 3462, Countries = 32, Cities = 480Your...
2025-01-2820 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 33 - Opening that NAVLE Score email with Dr. Nia Powell (Part 1)Click here to text us your questions & comments.Dr. Nia Powell Joins Sara and Gary to discuss coping with initially not passing the NAVLE (North American Veterinary Licensing Exam). So many veterinary students are receiving an email this week announcing if they passed this beast of a test or not. Nia provides first hand experience, and maybe some advice, on how to cope with not passing, and with passing. This is an important episode if you took this test recently, or if you know anyone that did. And it's only part 1, so make sure and listen to...
2025-01-2140 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 32 - Special Guest Dr. Phil Richmond: 2 men talking about more stuff (Part 2)Click here to text us your questions & comments.Drs. Phil Richmond and Gary Marshall (no Sara during this part 2) wrap up there conversation and cover a lot of ground. Most importantly for vet students listening, they have a discussion about the emotions surrounding that moment the NAVLE scores arrive in your email inbox. Phil also shares about the cutting edge program he helped develop to provide mental health resources to all veterinary professionals in his home state, and we almost learn just how many birds he and his family live with. Ready Vet Go Mentoring...
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Vet Life Reimagined2025 Predicted Trends in Vet Med Part 2Send a textVeterinary Medicine Trends for 2025: Insights from Industry ExpertsThis episode of Vet Life Reimagined explores part 2 of the anticipated trends in veterinary medicine for 2025, featuring insights from Dr. Gary Marshall, Melyssa Allen, and Dr. Jules Benson. The discussion covers a wide range of topics including education, career trends, AI adoption, well-being, and healthcare models. Resources:Episode on YouTubePrevious episode with Dr. Gary Marshall00:00 Welcome to Vet Life Reimagined00:23 Introducing the Experts00:36 Dr. Gary Marshall's 2025 Trend Predictions02:05 Challenges in Veterinary Education08:09 Advocacy...
2025-01-1332 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 31 - Special Guest Dr. Phil Richmond: 2 men talking about stuff (Part 1)Click here to text us your questions & comments.This will probably be the only episode with just 2 guys talking. Sara was unable to join for this episode, so Dr. Gary Marshall and Guest Dr. Phil Richmond were left on their own to chat. They talk about guy things like Hugh Jackman, lifting weights, how much smarter and accomplished their wives are compared to them, burnout, mentorship, psychological safety and dive bars in Chicago. Of course these are not specific "guy things". They're just things. We're all in this together. We think you'll enjoy this part one of...
2025-01-0741 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 30 - Christmas Karaoke and vet school interview advice (Part 2 of Episode 29)Click here to text us your questions & comments.The last episode of 2024. For reals this time! Enjoy. This is a pretty fun one, and also very informative if you are getting nervous about upcoming vet school interviews. Sara breaks down her strategy and gives some solid advice on how to crush your interview. Gary asks a few questions, but other than that, doesn't say much. Which is nice for a change. Vet School interview QuizletsThanks again to Ready Vet Go for sponsoring our audio. Sign up now for their spring cohort.
2024-12-2322 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 29 - The Finals Episode, and the final episode of 2024... almost, but not quite. (Part 1)Click here to text us your questions & comments.Ho, Ho, Ho!! The Holidays are here. Sara survived finals! Gary visits DC. Let's talk about all of it. This will be part 1 of 2. Then we will be taking a week or two off at years end. That will be a good time to catch up on the episodes you've missed. Thanks for listening. We really appreciate you. Downloads = 2843, Countries = 31, Cities = 399Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weirdSara Rae @its_sara1231D...
2024-12-1821 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 28 - Guest Dr. Moriah McCauley talks about Mentorship (Part 2) and we plot out our conferences for 2025Click here to text us your questions & comments.Here's Part 2 of our Mentoring Episode with the wonderful Moriah McCauley. If you haven't listened to Part 1, find it (hint: S1 : E 27) and listen!As always, thanks for listening.And thanks again to Ready Vet Go and founder Dr. Dani Rabwin for sponsoring.Also, connect with Moriah on instagram @dr.moriah.mccauleyand listen to her podcast "So You're a Vet... Now What?"Listen to the Veterinary Roundtable Podcast and buy a ticket to their VMX party hosted by @D...
2024-12-1026 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E27 - Guest Dr. Moriah McCauley talks about Mentorship (Part 1) and we invent new HolidaysClick here to text us your questions & comments.Sara and Gary have been waiting a long time for the stars, and their calendars, to align to be able to record a Mentorship episode with Dr. Moriah McCauley. This is just Part 1 though. Just the beginning! Listen to this episode before Part 2 drops. As always, thanks for listening. And thanks again to Ready Vet Go and founder Dr. Dani Rabwin for sponsoring. readyvetgo.coAlso, connect with Moriah on instagram @dr.moriah.mccauleyand listen to her podcast "So You're...
2024-12-0428 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 26 - The Grateful Episode, and... Cancer Sucks!!!Click here to text us your questions & comments.One of the things Sara and Gary are grateful for is that, with this episode, they've accomplished 6 months of weekly podcast delivery. Sara lost that bet! During this Thanksgiving Holiday week, Gary and Diane both had time to breath, and reflect on what they are grateful this year. Thanks so much for listening. Definitely grateful to all the weirdos out there!Ready Vet Go MentoringSo You're a Vet... Now What? PodcastDr. Moriah McCauley on Instagram Downloads = 2371, Countries = 27, Cities = 364Your ra...
2024-11-2627 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 25 - "May I speak with candor sir?"Click here to text us your questions & comments.Sara and Gary have had a couple of emotional and exhausting weeks. Listen in as they share what they've been up to, while they get caught up with each other. University of Georgia Vet Med = @ugavetmedUniversity of Georgia SAVMA = @uga_savmaMakenna Hughes = @makenna_hughesCritter Fixers = @critterfixers_countryvetsDr. Vernard Hodges @drhodges_critterfixervetDr. Terrence Ferguson = @drferguson_critterfixervetDr. Brittney Kilgore = @thatvetbkCat Care of Fayette = @catcareoffayetteCenters of Disease Control = @cdcgovAthens Area Humane...
2024-11-1934 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 24 - Special Guest Anjelica Bautista shares her journey to vet schoolClick here to text us your questions & comments.If you want to be inspired by the future of veterinary medicine, please listen to this episode. Gary talks with 1st year WSU vet student Anjelica Bautista as she shares about how her heritage and culture influenced her path to vet med, and how it's influencing her actions now and into the future. Connect with Anjelica on instagram here or on Linkedin hereConnect with Kim Layne, DVM on instagram hereMaurice Cotman, Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion WSU CVM ...
2024-11-1239 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E23 - Let's get to know Gary a little better.Click here to text us your questions & comments.Welcome to another regular episode of It Might Get Weird with Sara Rae and Dr. Gary Marshall. As promised, episode 22 (the True Crime edition) was a Halloween special and we don't plan on doing that again! In this episode, the tables are turned from episode 21, and this time Sara interviews Gary. She dug in and unearthed what may be the pivotal childhood moment that opened Gary's eyes to veterinary medicine. Enjoy. Thanks for listening? Downloads = , Countries = , Cities = Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always app...
2024-11-0533 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E22 - That Halloween "True Crime" special episodeClick here to text us your questions & comments.Warning: Don't listen if you're triggered by stories of murder. Maybe don't listen while you're in a taxi or a ride share or if you've just gotten into a car with a random stranger. Maybe just don't hitchhike and get into cars with random stranger's anyway. Otherwise, wait until all the trick-or-treaters are done for the night, turn out the lights, light some candles, and curl up on the couch and listen to this very true, very much crime related story about an inventor of a very common...
2024-10-2947 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E21 - Let's get to know Sara a little better.Click here to text us your questions & comments.Thanks in advance for listening. It's hard to believe there are 20 episodes published so far. With that in mind, it seems like a good time to get to know the co-hosts a little better. In this episode, Gary interviews Sara and goes way back to early childhood. Everyone has a unique and important story to tell. The more we learn about each other, the more effectively and strategically we can help each other achieve our goals. Next week Sara will interview Gary for episode 22. The po...
2024-10-2232 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E20 - Let's not mention Rabies ever again!Click here to text us your questions & comments.If you have managed to follow along all the way through 20 episodes, you get a Gold Star!! Thank you so much. When you first start listening, Gary and Sara are really dragging. Hang in there they both perk up, and Sara becomes downright giddy by the end! That's the power of connecting and talking together with friends. Sara gets a bit vulnerable about an unexpected funk she is going through at this point in her first semester. Gary shares his Rabies Post Exposure experience that he didn't...
2024-10-1535 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 19 - Mostly about Rabies, but also food related L-takesClick here to text us your questions & comments.Sara and Gary are actually in the same location to record this! The beautiful campus of Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. There's a lot of really great info in this episode. There's also some stuff you probably could have done without. Thanks for listening. We really appreciate all the weirdos that follow along each week. War Tails DocumentaryDownloads = 1643, Countries = 24, Cities = 300Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weird...
2024-10-0833 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 18 - Is there a Triple Boarded Therio-Endocrine-Pathology Specialist in the house?Click here to text us your questions & comments.Thanks for coming back for more. We actually talk about veterinary medicine and science things during this episode. Sara is in her car and Gary is in another hotel to record this episode where we recap Sara's shelter club clinic experience, and Gary goes over an puzzling post-spay "complications" case. We'll all have to wait another week to find out if Sara passed that first anatomy exam because the scores aren't out yet. Thanks so much for listening. It means a lot. Shout outs in th...
2024-10-0129 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E17 - That First Anatomy Test AfterglowClick here to text us your questions & comments.Episode 16 was a bit subdued, but not Episode 17! Sara came straight from her first anatomy exam (Probably the most anticipated exam of Vet School other than National Boards), to recording this week's episode. It is so great to hear Sara on such a high from getting that test into her rear-view mirror. Enjoy! Thanks for listening!Shout outs in this episode:Dr. Sonja Olson = @drsonjaolsonEric Garcia = @ericgarciaflDr. Melanie Bowden = @ervet4lifeNaomi McDonald = @naomi_mcdonaldAmerican Veterinary Medical A...
2024-09-2427 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E16 - Choose your Superpower!Click here to text us your questions & comments.Gary finds a corner of the floor in the basement at a hotel conference center outside of Chicago to capture his portion of the audio... and his body regrets that choice. Regardless, Sara and Gary discuss what superpowers they would request if given the opportunity, and have a good conversation about Sara's recent Physiology exam, and upcoming Anatomy exam, and what Gary learns, and who he meets, in Washington DC for his AVMA Board of Directors meeting, and in Chicago for the SAVMA Chapter President's Summit. Enjoy. A...
2024-09-1727 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E15 - Sara's First Test Week is ComingClick here to text us your questions & comments.Even though we struggled to find a time to record this, and didn't have a plan going about what we wanted to talk about, we ended up covering quite a bit of ground and discussing some interesting (and embarrassing for Sara) stuff. We answer "fan mail", get in the mood for fall, discuss what we should call our small contingent of loyal listeners, learn GenZ email etiquette, get a check up on Sara's level of panic 3 weeks in to her first semester of vet school and more. R...
2024-09-1039 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 14 - We talk about (more) stuff with guest Molly Brinkmann, DVM - Part 2Click here to text us your questions & comments.Dr. Molly Brinkmann (@DrMollySays) is such a treasure. We loved having some time with her to talk about... stuff. In this Part 2 of our conversation, we venture into where she thought she would end up while she was in vet school, and how she got to where she is today. We cover career trajectory and family and a few other things. We also catch up with Sara after her first week of vet school to have her share her early thoughts on the hours spent in anatomy, w...
2024-09-0335 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E13 - We talk about stuff with Guest Molly Brinkmann, DVM - Part 1Click here to text us your questions & comments.We talk about a lot of things, but there's so much more we want to cover. This one is split into 2 parts, and we think we'll eventually need parts 3 and 4 and... We also learn everything we ever wanted to know about Sara's emotional support stick.Thanks for listening.Connect with Dr. Brinkman on Instagram @DrMollySaysYour ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weirdSara Rae @its_sara1231Disclaimer: Although D...
2024-08-2735 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 12 - Vet School Orientation is Really Happening!!Click here to text us your questions & comments.Sara and Gary are Together at Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine during Sara's Vet School Orientation week. This episode is a bit different. The week was hectic for both Sara and Gary. Sara was swamped with orientation events on and off campus and had family in town. Gary was visiting friends (a classmate and her husband), spent time with faculty and administrators as well as with vet students from other years, and had duties to perform during orientation and at Sara's White Coat Ceremony. It was tricky...
2024-08-1936 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E 11 - Guests Dr. Katie Kuehl and Dr. Radha Ganesan lay down some great access to care education (Part 2)Click here to text us your questions & comments.If you missed Part 1, press pause and listen to Episode 10 first. In this episode, Dr. Katie Kuehl and Dr. Radha Ganesan, along with Gary and Sara, have a very important conversation about things we can do to help provide more veterinary care to more clients, even when they have financial, and other access to care constraints. Do not miss this episode. It just might coax you to shift the way you've been thinking about things like "gold standard", responsible pet ownership, and creative financing options to help us say "...
2024-08-1333 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E10 - Guests Dr. Katie Kuehl and Dr. Radha Ganesan lay down some great veterinary access to care education (Part 1)Click here to text us your questions & comments.Get to know Dr. Katie Kuehl and Dr. Radha Ganesan. It's worth a listen. Our mission was to venture into the huge topic of Veterinary Access to Care, and how we can utilize it today. Sara, Gary and our guests barely scratch the surface during Part 1. Make sure and follow us to get alerted when Part 2 drops next week. Shout outs in this episode to AVMA's My Veterinary Life, Dr. Eddie Haigh, Feral Cat Spay Neuter Project, Seattle Humane, Doney-Coe Pet Clinic, Yakima Valley Pet Rescue, Washington S...
2024-08-0631 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E9 - Getting that boring organized vet med talk out of the way.Click here to text us your questions & comments.Gary and Sara share about their separate camping getaways, and then mostly talk about the structure of organized veterinary medicine and Gary's involvement in state and national veterinary medical associations. This may not be your jam, but it's good to learn new things. Maybe you're into crocheting or competitive cornhole! We're not into stuff like that, but would be happy to listen and learn more about your passions. If you choose to listen to this epsisode, thank you. We'd love your feedback. Click on the "Text us your thoughts..."...
2024-07-3033 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E8 Let's talk about favorite movies and veterinary school applications.Click here to text us your questions & comments.If you are applying for veterinary school now, or thinking about it in the future, this episode should be helpful. If you're not in either of those categories, we hope you'll enjoy listening anyway. We had fun making it. Thanks for listening.Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weirdSara Rae @its_sara1231Disclaimer: Although Dr. Gary Marshall is an officer in the American Veterinary Medical Association; on this podcast, Gary and Sara are...
2024-07-2334 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E7 "I can neither confirm no deny that I am a Swiftie."Click here to text us your questions & comments.In this episode, Gary and Sara cover some random stuff, but don't cover a lot of ground. They record during one of the few really hot days of a Seattle Summer, and you can tell that they are both elated, and a little lackadaisical because of it. No major complaints! The week was absolutely glorious. Vet school starts for Sara in just 4 short weeks. Please enjoy. Thanks for listening. Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weirdS...
2024-07-1623 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E6 - Burnout can really alter one's perspective.Click here to text us your questions & comments.In this episode, Sara shares a bit more of her backstory. It involves going through an experience that led to career questioning burnout. Gary requests input from listeners to help with his upcoming presentation to incoming first year vet students at Washington State University (Message via the link for this show in Apple or Spotify Podcast apps). Thanks for listeningYour ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weirdSara Rae @its_sara1231Disclaimer: A...
2024-07-0931 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E5 - Let's get the old gang back together (part 2)Click here to text us your questions & comments.This episode continues with Dr. Crystal Boles, Dr. Christine Boles, Dr. Kirsten Ronngren as well as Sara and Gary. Our guests impart more wisdom to help Sara as she begins, and works her way through vet school. Common themes are mentoring, resilience, community and that it's unlikely to be exactly how you anticipate it will be (and that's OK). Thanks for listening.Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weirdSara Rae @its_sara1231Disclaimer...
2024-07-0230 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E5 - Let's get the old gang back together (part 2)Text us your thoughts about this podcastThis episode continues with Dr. Crystal Boles, Dr. Christine Boles, Dr. Kirsten Ronngren as well as Sara and Gary. Our guests impart more wisdom to help Sara as she begins, and works her way through vet school. Common themes are mentoring, resilience, community and that it's unlikely to be exactly how you anticipate it will be (and that's OK). Thanks for listening.
2024-07-0229 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E4 - Let's get the old gang back together (part 1)Click here to text us your questions & comments.This week Gary and Sara are joined by 3 friends and colleagues that have all spent time at Island Cats Veterinary Hospital over the years. Crystal Boles, DVM, DACVO, Christine Boles, DVM, and Kirsten Ronngren, DVM come together across 9 time zones to share how we all met and deliver a little widom to Sara as she gets closer to her first day of vet school. We had so much fun, we couldn't pack it all in to one episode. We'll bring you part 2 next week. Thanks for listening. Y...
2024-06-2630 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E3 - A lot longer than planned, but not boringClick here to text us your questions & comments.In this episode, Sara shares about more of the animal experiences she's had. Gary shares about his experiences at the recent National Association for Black Veterinarians Conference. This leads to a conversation about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Veterinary Medicine space. There is a very large anxiety about saying the wrong thing on this topic in a very public manner. The greatest fear is to have any of it come across as performative allyship. We would appreciate any and all feedback to help us be able to communicate...
2024-06-1836 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E2 - Bell-Bottomed Girls make the rockin' world go 'round!Click here to text us your questions & comments.This week we learn what Gary and Sara's favorite decades are. Listen in to find out where Gary is this week.Gary also shares his veterinary origin story. Sara talks about why she decided to submit her vet school application when she did. Enjoy. Thanks for downloading and listening. Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weirdSara Rae @its_sara1231Disclaimer: Although Dr. Gary Marshall is an officer in the American Veterinary Medical Association; on t...
2024-06-1119 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E1 - Where did "It Might Get Weird" come from?Click here to text us your questions & comments.Welcome to Episode 1 of the It Might Get Weird Podcast. This week we go off the rails before we even get started. We neglect to introduce ourselves! We are Sara Rae and Dr. Gary Marshall. During the episode we explore the meaning behind the name of this podcast, and Sara shares some wisdom for what some of her anxiety means to her. Thanks for listening.Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weirdSara Rae @its_s...
2024-06-0419 minIt Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E Zero - What are we doing here?Click here to text us your questions & comments.Sara Rae and Gary Marshall introduce themselves and this podcast, and unsuccessfully try to remember when they first met. Thanks for listening. Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weirdSara Rae @its_sara1231Disclaimer: Although Dr. Gary Marshall is an officer in the American Veterinary Medical Association; on this podcast, Gary and Sara are speaking on their own behalf, and not on behalf of the American Veterinary Medical Association. https://itmightgetweird.buzzsprout.c...
2024-05-3104 min
The Derm Vet Podcast212. Feline Dermatology with Dr. Gary MarshallSend me a question or story!We all know that cats are tough with their skin management... so I invited my good friend and feline practitioner Dr. Gary Marshall to join the podcast to discuss this topic. What can you use in cats to manage itch? Is it appropriate to give steroid injections? How do you get a cat to take Atopica? What about flea control?Learn the similarities and differences of how we treat these cat cases in this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!TIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00S...
2024-03-2144 min
Vet Life ReimaginedMy Story to the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference (Gary Marshall, DVM)Send a textDr. Gary Marshall only got involved with organized vet med 5 years ago. That's after decades of being a practice-owning veterinarian including a feline-only practice in Seattle called Island Cats. Dr. Marshall is a connector of people and is on a mission to give back to his profession. How can he do this with the AVMA?? What was his experience at the AVMA's Veterinary Leadership Conference in January 2023??In this episode, listen for: - How to find ways to solve professional isolation- What does the AVMA do for veterinary medicine
2023-02-2044 min
The Veterinary Project PodcastIt Might Get Weird with Dr. Gary Marshall!Dr. Gary Marshall is a multi-faceted veterinary professional with years of experience in the industry.
As a graduate of the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Marshall founded Island Cats Veterinary Hospital on Mercer Island, Washington in 1996. He is a mentor/coach for VetX International representing North America where he connects with many students and new graduate veterinarians on a consistent basis. With his position as Adjunct Professor for Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, there are several veterinary students receiving part of their clinical training at Island Cats.
Dr. Marshall is...
2022-01-1949 minThe Veterinary Project PodcastThe Eggnogural Veterinary Project Podcast Holiday RoundtableWelcome to the Eggnogural Veterinary Project Podcast Holiday Roundtable!
It's been a difficult couple years in the veterinary medicine industry. From staffing shortages to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic, to advances in how veterinary clinics are caring for animals and helping animal owners, there have been countless challenges we've faced as a result of our changing world.
In our final show of 2021 we're going out with a bang, bringing in an exceptional collection of thought leaders and experts to discuss ideas and perspectives on the following important topics:
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DVM Divas PodcastConversation In a COVID WorldSince we’re living in a world that’s so very different than what we’re used to, we thought we’d record a little differently too! We opened-up the Zoom chat to our friends and listeners and had an open conversation about our current challenges. Joining the chat are Dr. Lindsey Bailey, Dr. Gary Marshall, Dr. Tannetje Crocker, and Dr. Samantha Cavender. As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts: The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com The DVM Divas Facebook Page DVM Divas on Insta...
2020-04-0600 min