Listening with Dr. Christie Long
Listening with Dr. Christie Long
Podcast Description
Listening with Dr. Christie Long is a podcast that goes beyond the exam room to explore the human side of veterinary medicine. Hosted by Dr. Christie Long, Chief Medical Officer at Modern Animal, the show features candid conversations with veterinary professionals from within Modern Animal and beyond who are shaping the future of the field. From second-career pivots to the realities of virtual care and the emotional labor behind clinical work, each episode offers an honest, heartfelt look at what it means to build a meaningful career in veterinary medicine today.The podcast aims to celebrate the people behind the profession, while sparking thoughtful dialogue around the opportunities facing veterinary medicine in 2025 and beyond.Follow Modern Animal on social:IG: @ModernAnimal Follow Christie on social:IG: @dr.christielong
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Content Themes
The podcast explores various themes including career transitions in veterinary medicine, the impacts of technology, emotional well-being in clinical settings, and opportunities for the future of the profession, with episode examples like Dr. Steven Brookenthal's shift from software engineering to veterinary practice and Dr. Long's personal journey through ayahuasca and self-discovery.
Listening with Dr. Christie Long is a podcast that goes beyond the exam room to explore the human side of veterinary medicine. Hosted by Dr. Christie Long, Chief Medical Officer at Modern Animal, the show features candid conversations with veterinary professionals from within Modern Animal and beyond who are shaping the future of the field.
From second-career pivots to the realities of virtual care and the emotional labor behind clinical work, each episode offers an honest, heartfelt look at what it means to build a meaningful career in veterinary medicine today.
The podcast aims to celebrate the people behind the profession, while sparking thoughtful dialogue around the opportunities facing veterinary medicine in 2025 and beyond.
Follow Modern Animal on social:
IG: @ModernAnimal
Follow Christie on social:
IG: @dr.christielong
Dr. Christie Long sits down with her longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Kathy Burnell, for a candid conversation about the highs and lows of life in veterinary medicine. From navigating vet school and surviving the challenges of COVID-19, to building PupLid—a product born from her own dog’s needs—Kathy shares stories that blend resilience, empathy, and innovation. She also reflects on how her personal journey with cancer shaped the way she practices today. This episode is a reminder that even in a demanding profession, joy can be found in the small moments, the pets we care for, and the people we serve.
Follow Christie on IG: @dr.christielong
Follow Modern Animal on IG: @ModernAnimal
Wanna work at Modern Animal?: jobs.modernanimal.com
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