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It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine

Sara Rae & Gary Marshall, DVM
Veterinary Medicine
Texas A&M University
Washington State University
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Practice Ownership
Vero Program
Veterinary Education
Ohio State University
James Howard Snook
Theora Hicks
Cornell University
MBA
Policy
Washington, D.C.
Production Animal Medicine
Mentorship In Veterinary Medicine
Stride Safe
Columbus
Alpha Psi Veterinary Fraternity
Feline Veterinary Medicine

Welcome to "It Might Get Weird," the podcast where we dive into the journeys of veterinary professionals.

Your hosts are Dr. Gary Marshall and Sara Rae. Gary has been a veterinarian for more than 35 years. Sara has been a veterinarian for zero years. That's about to change and that's why we're here.

Our main focus will be to follow Sara on adventures as a Washington State University class of 202... more

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This episode Highlights Ms. Cayden Smith. She is the current National SAVMA President-Elect, and a current 3rd year veterinary student at Long Island University in New York. This is a continuation of ... more

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This episode Highlights Mr. Spencer Stelly. He is the current National SAVMA President, and a current 4th year veterinary student at Louisiana State University. Also joining is the National SAVMA Pres... more

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I hope everyone had a great summer. I hope everyone is caught up listening to Season 1 and Season 2, because here we are kicking off Season 3!

We have a new Co-Host - Bianca Plowman. She's been on th... more

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This is the last episode of season 2! Gary and Sara finally found time in their schedules to actually record another episode together. It should be no surprise to anyone that it leans heavy on the top... more

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Thanks for coming back for Part 2 with Vet Student Emily Collins. In this episode we dive deep into Emily's gap year. So many aspiring vet students have setbacks with their plans. Emily, like Gary did... more

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We are so excited to introduce Emily Collins to all of you. At the time of this interview, Emily was finishing her first year as a Texas A&M Veterinary Student at their VERO campus in Canyon, Texas.  more

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If you haven't listened to S2 : E19, which is the Sydney Paris interview Part 1, go there now it's great, and it's not too long. You can listen to both. As good as that was, I think this episode is ev... more

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We are excited for you to listen to this episode with Class of '27 Cornell Vet Student Sydney Paris. As usual, this conversation went long so it will be a two parter. You really will want to listen to... more

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Emily Collins
Veterinary student at Texas A&M; participant in the Vero program; guest on the episode
Texas A&M University – Veterinary Education Research and Outreach (Vero)
Episode: S2 : E22 - The Emily Collins Episode - Part 2
Sydney Paris
Vet student at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Episode: S2 : E19 - The Sydney Paris Episode - Part 1
Gary Marshall
Veterinarian, practice owner, former AVMA VP
AVMA, feline-focused practice owner
Episode: S2 : E16 - Choose People Love Pets Crosspost Episode Part 1
Zonram Liao
Founder of Wellnergy Pet Products; Sunshine Veterinary Care Clinic organizer and social media influencer
Wellnergy Pet Products; Sunshine Veterinary Care Clinic
Episode: S2 : E14 - Zonram in the House!! (Part 1)
Christine Staten
DVM, MBA; veterinarian and practice owner
Episode: S2 : E12 - Part 2 with The Christine Staten, DVM, MBA her Professional Story
Bianca Plowman
Veterinary student at Washington State University
Washington State University
Episode: S2 : E10 - FIP and more with Hunter and Bianca (Part 2)
Hunter Spielvogel
Veterinary student at Washington State University
Washington State University
Episode: S2 : E10 - FIP and more with Hunter and Bianca (Part 2)
Dr. Whitney Terrell
Guest veterinarian, discussed studying abroad and pet loss journey
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Episode: S2 : E4 - Special Guest Dr. Whitney Terrell Talks more about studying in Ireland and Pet Loss (Part 2)
Whitney Terrell
Veterinary professional discussed in this episode
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Episode: S2 : E3 - Special Guest Dr. Whitney Terrell Talks about Enneagrams and going to Vet School in Dublin, Ireland (Part 1).

Hosts

Gary Marshall
Host and veteran veterinarian; feline-focused practitioner with 30+ years in practice; has held leadership roles within the AVMA.
Sara Rae
Co-host; veterinary student actively progressing through Washington State University's veterinary program.

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S2 : E12 - Part 2 with The Christine Staten, DVM, MBA her Professional Story
Q: You knew you were going to work for her, like even before or when you had gotten into vet school and everything. How did that mentorship dynamic shape your early career?
Christine explains that the mentorship was supportive and pragmatic, with a strong, long-standing relationship that allowed growth without micromanagement, and that gender did not fundamentally affect the mentorship quality. The mentor provided strategic business input when needed, while allowing autonomy in clinical practice.
S2 : E16 - Choose People Love Pets Crosspost Episode Part 1
Q: What does a day-to-day look like for the AVMA Vice President role?
It's a demanding, travel‑heavy position that involves coordinating with students, faculty, and administrators, attending board meetings, budgeting, policy updates, and extensive communication—it's a balance between leadership duties and staying connected to the veterinary community.
S2 : E11 - The Christine Staten, DVM, MBA Origin Story
Q: What motivated you to pursue veterinary medicine over medicine for humans?
Christine explains that her early exposure to animals through 4-H and running an entrepreneurial side of things planted a strong veterinary inclination, and she ultimately chose vet school because it better fit her goals of practice ownership and balancing family life.
S2 : E21 - The Emily Collins Episode - Part 1
Q: Should we talk about like, what came first, political versus veterinary interests? And how you got into this in the first place?
Emily explains that her interest in politics and policy grew from her experiences in rural veterinary settings and from opportunities during her gap year, where she learned to connect broader community needs with veterinary work. She emphasizes that her why shifted from just practicing medicine to influencing policy and education to better serve animal and public health.
S2 : E9 - Let's meet Bianca and Hunter (Part 1)
Q: What was the highlight of your day today?
Bianca and Hunter describe the value of the conversation itself and reconnecting with their facilitators, emphasizing how meaningful it is to have supportive mentors during stressful study periods.

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The show follows a veterinary student as she documents her journey through veterinary school, interwoven with conversations with a rotating cast of veterinary professionals, educators, practice owners, and industry leaders. Episodes balance personal experiences from student life with deep dives into clinical topics, mentorship, leadership, policy, and entrepreneurship within the veterinary field. A recurring draw is the emphasis on community, mentorship, and practical pathways to ownership, advocacy, and advanced clinical work, often framed by real-world challenges, hands-on training, and the evolving landscape of veterinary medicine. Noteworthy traits include the host duo's long-form, candid storytelling and a steady stream of guests who b... more

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3. Gary Marshall
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7. Hunter Spielvogel
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