What's Up Doc?
What's Up Doc?
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Hosted by Dr. Katie Gallagher, Veterinarian and Co-founder of Scribenote Inc., listen as Katie meets with anyone and everyone in animal health. These short coffee chats cover topics ranging from what's trending in VetMed to case studies to the everyday challenges faced by DVMs, RVTs, students and other industry professionals.
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Key themes include veterinary medicine trends, mental health in veterinary practice, leadership challenges, and innovative practices in animal health. Episodes explore topics such as veterinary burnout with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, leadership for introverts with Dr. Jenni Rizzo, and the integration of technology in veterinary care with Dr. Adam Little, providing insights and practical advice while highlighting current issues in the field.
Hosted by Dr. Katie Gallagher, Veterinarian and Co-founder of Scribenote Inc., listen as Katie meets with anyone and everyone in animal health. These short coffee chats cover topics ranging from what’s trending in VetMed to case studies to the everyday challenges faced by DVMs, RVTs, students and other industry professionals.
In this episode of What’s Up, Doc?, Dr. Katie sits down with Dr. Juan Sebastian Orjuela (Juancho, DVM), emergency veterinarian, content creator, nonprofit co-founder, and community advocate, to explore what it really means to build a meaningful career in veterinary medicine.Juancho shares his journey from veterinary student to ER clinician, how social media became a tool for representation and education, and why visibility matters for underrepresented communities in vet med. He opens up about co-founding the Latinx Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA), the realities of emergency medicine, navigating imposter syndrome, and balancing gold-standard care with compassion and accessibility.The conversation also dives into mentorship, community outreach, exotics, and why veterinary careers don’t have to be linear. From advocating for pet parents in crisis to inspiring the next generation of veterinarians, Juancho reminds us that impact comes in many forms and that veterinarians have more power than they think.Whether you’re a vet student, practicing clinician, or someone passionate about the future of veterinary medicine, this episode is a powerful reminder that your path doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s 💜🔗 Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeLatinx Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA): https://latinxvma.org/Find Dr. Juancho:Instagram & Tiktok: @juancho.dvm
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