Ep 55: Is Vet Med for Me

Is vet med for you? The vets offer their “sage advice” for soon-to-be veterinary students. Dr. Mike and Dr. Scott chat about vet med schooling, student loans, and things you need to consider before taking the plunge into veterinary medicine. If you’re stuck trying to decide if vet med is for you, or simply curious about what it truly takes to fulfill your childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian, then tune in, get your cocktail ready, and dive into this conversation with the vets.

A Closer Look at the Episode:

• [2:47] Considering vet med?

• [4:24] Fulfilling a childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian

• [5:49] Student loan debt and veterinary school

• [7:00] The truth about money as a veterinarian

• [7:40] Are the vets happy about being veterinarians?

• [9:46] Communicating with people as part of being a veterinarian

• [10:38] Social media’s inaccurate portrayal of being a veterinarian

• [13:07} Ways to prepare yourself for vet med school

• [15:06] Finding your place in the vet med world

• [17:29] What to expect on a day-to-day basis as a veterinarian

• [21:03] Things that shouldn’t stop you from pursuing vet med

• [24:15] Vet med not for you? Other options for working with animals

Episode Cocktail: Sage Advice

• 3 to 4 slices seedless cucumber

• 5 to 7 fresh sage leaves, plus 1 for garnish

• 2½ ounces vodka

• 1 ounce lime juice

• 1 ounce simple syrup