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The Greatest Profession40. This is My Jam, Ft Melyssa AllenOn this episode of the podcast, we are joined by veterinary well-being advocate and person who can't talk about the animal training she did with the Navy, Melyssa Allen. Matt and Melyssa discuss sleep, singing, and codeword clearance. Melyssa Allen is a double board-certified lifestyle medicine professional and health and wellness coach; she is the founder of Veterinary Well-Being Buddy, which can be found here:
https://veterinarywellbeingbuddy.com/
The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 40: “This is My Jam” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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The Greatest Profession39. Be a Mermaid, Ft. Megan SprinkleOn this episode of the podcast, we are joined by podcast aficionado, Dr. Megan Sprinkle. Matt and Megan discuss shaking hands, social media, and kale. Dr. Sprinkle is a veterinary nutritionist and the creator of the Vet Life Reimagined Podcast!
The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 39: “Be a Mermaid” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
2024-04-081h 14
ComedicineS2 Ep6 An Improvised Life With Dr Matthew AsciuttoDr Matt Asciutto is a veterinarian, podcaster, musician, improvisor, educator, Dad and visionary that we had the pleasure of talking to on this episode. He has maintained a fine balance of science, medicine, music and comedy throughout his life and he has carved his own path. Matt didn’t get the memo that veterinary medicine is hard to get into and hard in general, and he has a refreshing attitude towards the profesh. Prior to veterinary school, Matt was a professional improv performer for seven years and he completed a Masters in Chemistry. Who exactly is this guy? Take a...
2024-03-2158 min
The Greatest Profession38. Like Bad Pennies, Ft.Emily TincherOn this episode of the podcast, we are joined by fellow Fort Collins resident and person in charge of many things, Dr. Emily Tincher. Matt and Emily discuss dinner conversations, supply closets, and a fella named Ross. Dr. Tincher is the Senior Director of Pet Health at Nationwide and the President of the Board of Directors of the Veterinary Leadership Institute.
The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 38: “Like Bad Pennies” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
2024-03-1158 min
The Greatest Profession37. A Little Bit Spicy, ft. Eve HarrisonOn this episode of the podcast, we are joined by mobile veterinarian and woodland creature enthusiast, Dr. Eve Harrison. Matt and Eve discuss meadows, Bunsen Burners, and getting canceled. Dr. Harrison is the brains behind House Call Vet Academy and the voice behind House Call Vet Cafe Podcast.
You can find everything she does at www.dreveharrison.com
The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 37: “A Little Bit Spicy” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
2024-03-041h 17
The Greatest Profession36. Listens, Gets It, and Makes it Easy, ft. Jessica LovegroveOn this episode we are joined by fellow UT alum and person whose brain also feels a little wonky at times, Dr. Jessica Lovegrove! Matt and Jessica discuss cell phones, superpowers, and tables full of cucumbers. Dr. Lovegrove is the president of the Relief Veterinary Medical Association and full time relief veterinarian outside of Nashville, TN.
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The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 36: “Listens, Gets It, and Makes It Easy” is out now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
2024-02-261h 21
The Greatest Profession35. Fire All Around Us, Ft. Darlene GeekieOn this episode we are joined by woman of many hats and the only technician that has been on the podcast, Darlene Geekie! Matt and Darlene discuss floating drywall, mirror twins, and Charlie’s Angels. Darlene is the Leader of Technician Training and Development for Western Vet Partners and former owner of Veterinary Angeles Medical Center in Agora Hills, California.
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The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 35: “Fire All Around Us” is out now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
2024-02-131h 14The Greatest Profession34. Unapologetically Unbalanced, ft. Christine StatenOn this episode of the podcast we are joined by almost OBGYN and college student landlord, Dr. Christine Staten. Matt and Christine discuss word problems, Halloween costumes, and what a ‘switch box’ is. Dr. Staten is the owner of Adobe Veterinary Center in Tuscon, Arizona and Dr. Veterinary MBA herself.
Over the course of conversation we meandered through many topics such as community, creating a business based on values, how to run efficient team meetings, and the beauty of collaboration.
In the conversation Matt found himself thinking “man, I would work at this...
2024-02-051h 24The Greatest Profession33. I Leverage Minions, ft Erik Hofmeister
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by swing dancer extraordinaire, Dr. Erik Hofmeister! Erik and Matt discuss Dungeons and Dragons, senior pranks, and being cold in Minnesota. Dr. Hofmeister is Professor of Veterinary Anesthesia at Auburn University and the nimble fingers behind The Vetducator blog (vetducator.com/).
The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 33: “I Leverage Minions” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
2024-01-311h 26The Greatest Profession32. Assume Something Wonderful, ft Sarah Wolff
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by accidental veterinary consultant and lover of google-eyes, Dr. Sarah Wolff! Sarah and Matt discuss being wonderful, pleasant hellos, and yelling into the void. Dr. Wolff is a small animal veterinarian and consultant that can be found at www.drsarahwolff.com/
The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 32: “Assume Something Wonderful” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Learning from mistakes and taking risks are es...
2024-01-221h 40The Greatest Profession31. Be The Plow Horse ft. Lawren Durocher-BabekOn this episode of the podcast we are joined by ex-pat and doctor who manages chronic disease for, like, a while, Dr. Lawren Durocher-Babek! Matt and Lawren discuss the name Giuseppe, polite protestors, and how crazy time zones are. Dr. Durocher-Babek is an internal medicine specialist certified in hospice and palliative care working in Hong Kong.
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The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 31: “Be The Plow Horse” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
2023-11-221h 32The Greatest Profession30. Just Poor Planning ft. Ira Gordon
On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by accidental entrepreneur and 33% of the reason many of us passed the NAVLE, Dr. Ira Gordon. Matt and Ira discuss closet size, being afraid to get a real job, and how famous he isn't.
Dr. Gordon founded a game called "stump the dumbass" with a few of his vet school classmates. This was since rebranded to a little company called VetPrep.
This is an especially important and cathartic conversation for Matt; he vehemently thanks Ira for joining him on the podcast!
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2023-11-131h 43The Greatest Profession29. In Faith and In Understanding ft. Anthony ChadwickOn this episode of the podcast we are joined by sparrow aficionado, Dr. Anthony Chadwick! Matt and Anthony discuss bees, kissing frogs, and solastalgia (a posh word). Dr. Chadwick is CVO and founder of The Webinar Vet, CVO of Simply Vets, and a career surgeon and dermatologist in the UK. At his heart he is a lover of sparrows, conservation, and making an impact (whatever size it may be).
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The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 29 “In Faith and in Understanding” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever you get your p...
2023-11-061h 40The Greatest Profession28. Not Good with Comfort ft Beth VenitOn this episode of the podcast we are joined by fellow Veterinary Innovation Summit attendee and doctor of many letters, Dr. Beth Venit! Matt and Beth have been the closest of pals for almost a full month! In this episode they discuss gardens, using AI to regulate itself, and having dinner ready when you come home.
Dr. Venit (VMD, MPH, DACVPM) is the chief veterinary officer of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards. She started her veterinary career working emergency medicine in the Northern Viginia / DC Metro area before gaining diplomate status, obtaining her MPH, and...
2023-10-301h 10The Greatest Profession27. Turns Things Upside Down ft. Cindy Trice
On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by the unwitting object of Matt’s professional jealousy, Dr. Cindy Trice! Matt and Cindy discuss the unexpected twists in life, haircuts, pajamas, and the art of being adaptable. Dr. Trice, a dynamic, resilient, and incredibly supportive force in the veterinary industry, shares stories of her journey.
Dr. Cindy Trice is the founder of Relief Rover, CoFounder of KickIt Pajamas, and the Chief Veterinary Officer at Hound. Of course, all of this has been accomplished at the expense of what could have been a promising career as an in...
2023-10-231h 36The Greatest Profession26. Meanderings on Seasons of RiskOn this episode of the podcast, our host, Matt Asciutto reflects back on an idea that was brought up in the last episode "All Consuming Seasons of Life" featuring Dr. Emily Singler: specifically the idea of engaging in risky behavior.
By the end of the episode, we hope to offer at least a little encouragement to go for it!
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2023-10-0220 minThe Greatest Profession25. All Consuming Seasons of Life ft. Emily SinglerOn this episode of the podcast we are joined by mother, writer, veterinarian, and whatever profession that combines all three, Dr. Emily Singler. Matt Asciutto, DVM and Emily Singler, VMD talk about unicorn shirts, parents talking about parenting, and how maybe our brains are lying to us.
Dr. Singler is a consultant, mentor, and writer. Her new book "Pregnancy and Postpartum Considerations for the Veterinary Team" is coming in November to bookstores near you (and by that we mean: online bookstores).
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The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 25: “All Consuming Seasons of Life” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify...
2023-09-261h 19The Greatest Profession24. Meanderings On The Pursuit of Academic ParasitesOn this episode of the podcast, our host, Matt Asciutto reflects back on how our early academic pursuits shape our entire worldview - and how often times we shape an entire life based on guidance that may or may not have any merit. This is true for veterinarians, of course; but any pre-professional student likely can see little pieces of their own journey in this as well. Thank you, Dr. Katherine Fogelberg, for stirring up some obviously deep emotions in our conversation from the previous episode (Episode 23) "Weird, Complicated Parasites."
By the end of the episode, we h...
2023-09-1916 minThe Greatest Profession23. Weird, Complicated Parasites ft. Katherine FogelbergOn this episode of the podcast we are joined by amateur flautist and professional educator, Dr. Katherine Fogelberg. Matt and Katherine (ok, ok - Dean Fogelberg) talk about witchcraft, battlefields, and the inequitable distribution of talent. Dr.
Fogelberg is the Associate Dean for Professional Programs and Associate Professor at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
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The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 23: “Weird, Complicated Parasites” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Dr. Katherine Fogelberg's initial interest in veterinary medicine was ignited, not surprisingly after witnessing a castration procedure. During this conversa...
2023-08-291h 34The Greatest Profession22. Meanderings On Words to SayOn this episode of the podcast, our host, Matt Asciutto reflects back on something that was brought up in the last episode "Wouldn't Say the Words," featuring Dr. Robert Parkins. Specifically: what a veterinarian can say when asked "what do you do?"
By the end of the episode, we hope to offer a few alternate job titles you can throw out in the hopes of avoiding uncomfortable conversations.
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2023-08-2505 minThe Greatest Profession21. Wouldn’t Say the Words ft. Robert ParkinsOn this episode of the podcast we are joined by Mr. Adrenaline Junkie himself: Dr. Robert Parkins. Matt and Robert talk about water sports, Wrestlemania, how necessary it is to Pi-vot. Dr. Parkins is an emergency doctor in Matt's hometown: San Diego, California.
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The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 21: “Wouldn't Say the Words” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
2023-08-151h 25The Greatest Profession20. Meanderings On Success and Silly SongsOn this episode of the podcast, our host, Matt Asciutto reflects back on our experience at the AVMA Convention and the complexities involved in defining success. He also premiers his new song "Oh Hold (a cordial request)," a musical representation of what happens when an emergency veterinarian becomes captivated by the Poison Control hold music and slips into a trance.
By the end of the episode, we hope to offer an alternate understand of what success means: informed more about true outcome rather than whatever expectation was laid out at the start. Additionally, we hope the listeners w...
2023-08-0731 minThe Greatest Profession19. Certified Rich People ft. Jess Trichel, Part TwoThis episode of the podcast is part two of our conversation with Dr. Jess Trichel. Together, Matt and Jess discuss losing track of time, good ideas, and single-serving friends.
In this part two of a two part conversation with Dr. Trichel, we lean on Dr. Trichel's vast experience within veterinary lending and higher corporations to provide insight into where we are as an industry.
Jess Trichel is a veterinarian who, after her equine medicine internship, spent many years on the road teaching veterinary finance to us lowly vet students. After transitioning out of that role and...
2023-07-181h 24The Greatest Profession18. Proper Rednecks ft. Jess Trichel, part oneOn this episode of the podcast, we are joined by snow cone enthusiast, Dr. Jess Trichel. Together, Matt and Jess discuss four-wheeling, petting horses, and what it's like to be a connoisseur of rental cars.
This is part one of a two part conversation with Dr. Trichel. In part one we cover her path into veterinary medicine, her own journey finding happiness through exploring personal values, and odd circumstances that led these two to become friends.
Stay tuned for part two, wherein we lean on Dr. Trichel's vast experience within veterinary lending and higher corporations to...
2023-07-111h 16The Greatest ProfessionLaura Bailey - Fish with No BraOn this, part two of our conversation with Laura Bailey, Matt and Laura go on to discuss Christmas parties, expensive signs, and how we'll know when we've arrived.
If you missed it, be sure to check out part one of this two-part conversation!
Laura Bailey is still a small animal general practitioner living in coastal North Carolina. She and her husband, Clayton, own a small animal practice in Morehead City, North Carolina.
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The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 17: “Fish with No Bra” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify, Apple...
2023-06-291h 06The Greatest ProfessionLaura Bailey - Didn’t Learn Anything as a ChildOn this episode of the podcast we are joined by Laura Bailey. As real life best-pals, Laura and Matt talk about anything and everything; that's why we had to split the conversation into two episodes. On this first installment, we talk about adult braces, linebackers, and being part of the problem.
We also dive into conversations about sexual harassment and our personal experiences with suicide. For reference, the approximate time points for these topics are listed below.
Laura Bailey is a small animal general practitioner living in coastal North Carolina. She and her husband, Clayton, o...
2023-06-261h 12The Greatest ProfessionMeanderings: On Fingers and TimelinesOn this episode of the podcast, our host, Matt Asciutto reflects back on themes from the last episode: No Extra Fingers Left. He particularly finds himself ensorcelled by the notion of timelines and how we compare our lives to the trajectories of the lives of others.
At the end of the episode he asks a few things of the audience:
First, define what are the valuable aspects of life for you. In other words, what do you want out of this life?
Second, take stock of what you have truly accomplished in this l...
2023-06-1923 minThe Greatest ProfessionLindsay Knott - No Extra Fingers LeftOn this episode of the podcast we are joined by the inimitable, and extendable, Lindsay Knott. Matt and Lindsay talk about weddings, tattoos, and heated games of Jenga. Dr. Knott is an equine surgeon practicing in (the currently verdant) Northern California.
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The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 14: “No Extra Fingers Left” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
2023-06-121h 22The Greatest ProfessionMichael Nystrom - Made-Up Medicine-LandOn this episode of the podcast we are joined by the overly helpful specialist, Michael Nystrom. Matt and Mike talk about creaky knees, crying dads, and silly podcasts. Dr. Nystrom is a critical care specialist working just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina.
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The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 13: “Made-Up Medicine-Land” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
2023-06-011h 32The Greatest ProfessionTJ Muse - Tell Me You’re JokingOn this episode of the podcast we are joined by TJ Muse! Matt and TJ discuss being rich, envelope sizes, and being allergic to the job. Dr. Muse is a relief emergency veterinarian and former medical director of an ER/Specialty hospital based in central North Carolina.
2023-05-161h 33The Greatest ProfessionJeremy Nix - Three Out Of FiveOn this episode of the podcast we are joined by vet school classmate and fellow accidental veterinarian, Jeremy Nix! Matt and Jeremy discuss being failed teachers, different types of babies, and, of course, Captain Kirk. Dr. Nix is a general practitioner and medical director of a VCA hospital in Florida.
2023-04-151h 26The Greatest ProfessionAl Atkinson - My Dog Has a Cough and I’m a Flying WallendaOn this very special episode of the podcast we are joined by Al Atkinson. Al and Matt's friendship goes back almost 20 years (back when Matt was fancy-free and still considering being a human neurologist). Matt and Al talk about their time performing improv comedy together, cans of ether, and kids these days.
Dr. Atkinson is a semi-retired general practice veterinarian who graduated from vet school all the way back in 1982 (otherwise known as 'the before times'). When he's not off exploring the world, he can be found picking up GP shifts in both Colorado and Southern California.
2023-03-101h 36The Greatest ProfessionMargret Donahue - At First I Wanted To Be a UnicornThis week we are joined by Margret Donahue, who is far-too-qualified to be taking time out of her day to talk with us. Together we discuss having mice as roommates, her proficiency at gaming personality tests, and how darn awkward she is. Dr. Donahue is a Board Certified Emergency and Critical Care Specialist as well as medical director of a specialty/ER hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
2023-03-101h 31The Greatest ProfessionSeth Williams - Do I Use Physics Anymore?This week we welcome the sultry stylings of podcast extraordinaire: Seth Williams. Together we discuss not being popular, going with your gut, and getting feedback from your mother in law. Seth, a 2019 graduate of University of Missouri, is a general practice owner in St. Louis, MO and father to the burgeoning musical virtuoso responsible for the Fisher Price Five.
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Cold Water Hot CoffeeTapping Into Creativity with Dr. Matthew Asciutto - Part ANate sits down with Dr. Matthew Asciutto, ER Relief Veterinarian and owner of BindleVet. He is also the host of The Greatest Profession podcast, “an interview-style investigation of the humanity of veterinary medicine.”Nate and Matt reflect on the turbulence of life, agreeing that it’s not in the highs that we extract the greatest rewards, but from the lows. By coming to peace with that, you also derive joy and contentedness in your day-to-day.Matt discusses “the circuitous route” that led him to pursue veterinary medicine, and why he was rec...
2023-02-0621 minThe Greatest ProfessionAmber Davidson - Haven’t Burned Out YetOn this episode, Matt is joined by Amber Davidson. Together they talk about COVID testing, New Zealand car camping, and how Matt followed Amber around for about a year. Amber is a traveling relief veterinarian living in Florida (though, one day she shall take her tiny home to the high seas).
2023-01-271h 13The Greatest ProfessionKerry Mead - Was it Vindictive? Maybe.On this episode, Matt sits down with Kerry Mead over mimosas to discuss plans for her children's futures, the sexiness of GP medicine, and how easy it is to get into vet school. Kerry is a primary care veterinarian who has spent the last four years focusing on preventative and dental services, primarily with her current company, Pet Dental USA. This podcast episode is the final and most impactful item on Kerry's Colorado bucket list. She now says she can die happy or move back to Arizona, whichever seems more dramatic.
2023-01-181h 26The Greatest ProfessionWill Hodges Part Deux - Not a Peddler of WaresOn this episode, Bill / Will holds a quiet mutiny, overthrowing Matt as the host while continuing to sip on the same, flat, tepid cappuccino. They talk about expensive mushrooms, high school improv, and how everything in life is negotiable.
2023-01-1842 minThe Greatest ProfessionWill Hodges Part One - Gets To My InnardsOn this episode, Matt sits down with Bowtie Bill Hodges ... for, like, a while. So long, in fact, that the coffee shop had to cut off Bill's WiFi just to get him to leave. Matt spends so much time bugging Will, they had to break their conversation up into two episodes (there's a pun in there which shall reveal itself in time). In part one, they discuss the luxurious tranquility of the ER, how they navigate ethical quandries, and that Will likes money. Dr. Hodges is a relief emergency veterinarian living, though not practicing in, the Pacific Northwest.
2023-01-111h 08The Greatest ProfessionJennifer Paugh - The Chaos and the MysteryOn this episode, Matt is joined by the ineffable Jennifer Paugh. Together they discuss all the usual extra-curricular endeavors of the emergency veterinarian, including scuba diving, acupunture, and acro-yoga. Jen is an emergency veterinarian in Austin, TX; though her heart spends its evenings in Bali.
2023-01-021h 13The Greatest ProfessionJonah Williams - The Reward CenterOn this episode, Matt sits down with Jonah Williams to discuss the usual stuff: traveling camel rides, improv comedy, and manufacturing confidence. Jonah is a relief veterinarian, primarily practicing emergency medicine at specialty hospitals in Maryland and Northern Virginia. One day Matt and Jonah will have a travel show wherein Jonah actually investigates something useful while Matt wanders off in search of empanadas.
2023-01-021h 07The Greatest ProfessionTrailer and PrimerIs Veterinary Medicine the greatest profession on Earth?
In this episode, our host, Matt Asciutto, discusses the origins of the podcast and delves into a little bit of what to expect in the episodes to come.
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