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Artwork for My Veterinary Life
Veterinary Medicine
Journey For Teams
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Leadership
Equine Veterinary Medicine
Mentorship
Diversity Equity Inclusion
Upstander
Career Development
Veterinary Wellbeing
Stay Interviews
Workplace Culture
Employee Wellbeing
Imposter Syndrome
Veterinary Education
Relief Veterinary Medicine
Certification Process
Frederick Douglas Patterson Award
Pride Veterinary Medical Community
Board Complaints

Tune in for inspiring stories from your colleagues across the profession. You’ll hear from guest veterinarians about the journeys, challenges – and often hilarious anecdotes – that got them to where they are today. Come away with a fresh look at our veterinary community and a renewed excitement to embrace your veterinary journey. Hosted by Drs. Marci Kirk and Annie Chavent.

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Artwork for My Veterinary Life

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Because student loans are a part of veterinary life for many of us, student loan expert Paul Garrard joins us this week for an in-depth yet approachable conversation about the federal changes slated to take effect July 1, 2026. Paul breaks down the e... more

Mary Emfinger, a third-year veterinary student at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, joins us on the show this week for an inspiring episode. She shares how she balances vet school, motherhood, serving as a SAVMA senior delegate, and launching ... more

Dr. Marie Holowaychuk returns to the show this week to discuss her new book, A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian, which explores the realities of veterinary life. From her upbringing in a veterinary family to her emerge... more

This week we are featuring returning guest, Dr. Kemba Marshall to discuss her new book on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in veterinary medicine. Dr. Marshall shares her motivation, the collaborative writing process with 23 co-authors, and how... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Garrard
A student loan debt management expert with over 40 years of experience in the medical and health professions communities
Episode: Student Loan Updates with Paul Garrard
Mary Emfinger
Third-year veterinary student and owner of Bright Alert Responsive
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Episode: Compassion and Compression with Mary Emfinger
Dr. Marie Holowaychuk
Small animal emergency and critical care specialist, speaker, consultant, author of 'A Compassionate Calling'
Episode: A Compassionate Calling with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk
Dr. Kemba Marshall
Returning guest and author on diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary medicine
KLM DVM Consulting, LLC
Episode: The Art of Writing a Book with Dr. Kemba Marshall
Dr. Jennifer Edwards
Veterinarian, leadership and energy coach
Episode: The Power of Choice with Dr. Jennifer Edwards
Megan Gerhardt
Author of Gentelligence and Professor at Miami University
Miami University
Episode: Shaking the Walls with Megan Gerhardt- 2026 VLC Keynote
Dr. Bonnie Wright
Veterinary anesthesiologist, pain specialist, acupuncturist, and educator.
Founder of Mistral Vet
Episode: Pain Management and Career Management with Dr. Bonnie Wright
Dr. James Orsini
Associate Professor of Surgery at Penn Vet
Penn Vet
Episode: From Mentorship to Textbook: The Journey of Two Veterinary Innovators in Anatomy Education with Drs. Orsini and Grenager
Dr. Nora Grenager
Practices equine internal medicine at University College Dublin and director of content and senior editor at Zuku Review
University College Dublin, Zuku Review
Episode: From Mentorship to Textbook: The Journey of Two Veterinary Innovators in Anatomy Education with Drs. Orsini and Grenager

Hosts

Dr. Annie Chavent
Co-host specializing in inspiring stories and the journeys within the veterinary profession.
Dr. Marci Kirk
Co-host passionate about sharing diverse veterinary experiences and promoting community engagement.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Great

    Great podcast with wonderful career and personal advice for all aspiring and professional vets!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SBMiddleton65
    United States4 months ago
  • Fun and enjoyable conversations!

    My Veterinary Life is a fantastic way to hear the stories of many different veterinarians in our profession and to learn from their unique (and yet relatable) experiences. Co-hosts Marci Kirk and Annie Chavent offer their own perspectives in relation to what is shared with a lightness and humor that make these conversations fly by. I was interviewed on a recent episodes and it felt like a conversation with old friends! I highly recommend this podcast to those old or new to the veterinary profess... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Twin Trees Vet Talk Advice
    Canada3 years ago
  • Potential

    As a practicing veterinarian, I love the idea and diversity behind this show. However, with at least half of the episodes, the sound is typically off. Usually it’s the interviewee and their volume is so soft that you sometimes can’t even make out the words they are saying. Just wish the audio was a little better quality.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sejhnsn2
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Interviews

    I love the wide variety of veterinary guests showcased in this podcast demonstrating how versatile a veterinary degree can be. The icing on the cake is the delightful personalities of the cohosts, who always find a way to connect with their guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mwmdvm
    United States5 years ago
  • Terrific rapport

    Marci and Anna have a great rapport with each other and their guests. They're not afraid to get into tough territory like exploring gender and racial disparities in the veterinary field. There's plenty of amusement to be had, and it's an overall interesting podcast experience. Go check it out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Juana Poareo
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The podcast is recognized for discussing important social issues within the veterinary community, such as diversity and inclusivity.
There are positive comments about the engaging interaction between the co-hosts and their guests.
Listeners appreciate the inspiring personal stories and professional advice shared by guests.
Some feedback notes that the audio quality can be inconsistent, impacting listener experience.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#41
Canada/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#148
Saudi Arabia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#166
Ireland/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#246
Ukraine/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Compassion and Compression with Mary Emfinger
Q: What was the motivating factor for getting involved in extracurriculars at school?
Mary explains that she wanted to utilize her management and leadership experience to make a meaningful impact in the veterinary community.
Compassion and Compression with Mary Emfinger
Q: So can you tell us how you first became interested in veterinary medicine?
Mary shares that she has always been drawn to animals and started volunteering at a shelter, which led her to veterinary medicine.
A Compassionate Calling with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk
Q: Which of the topics you touched on do you think will have the greatest impact on the trajectory of our profession?
Diversity, equity, and inclusion will have a significant impact as it invites varied perspectives essential for problem-solving and progress.
A Compassionate Calling with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk
Q: What advice would you have for early career vets on making mistakes based on that experience?
It's important to normalize mistakes, as they happen to everyone. Sharing experiences can alleviate feelings of shame and promote self-compassion.
The Power of Choice with Dr. Jennifer Edwards
Q: Is there one simple phrase or thing that we could focus on right now, we as veterinary professionals that could have a massive impact on improving our happiness day to day?
Conscious choice: actively considering how to respond to situations rather than acting by default.

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Recent guests on My Veterinary Life include:

1. Paul Garrard
2. Mary Emfinger
3. Dr. Marie Holowaychuk
4. Dr. Kemba Marshall
5. Dr. Jennifer Edwards
6. Megan Gerhardt
7. Dr. Bonnie Wright
8. Dr. James Orsini

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