Pulse Check Vet

Dr. Maggie Lind shares her journey from being told to pursue another career to becoming a GP veterinarian and business owner. We discuss the importance of communication in veterinary medicine, transitioning from student...

In this episode, we sit down with Stefanie Delagarza, a DVM2 student at the University of Melbourne, to discuss navigating the challenges of veterinary school. We chat about managing the workload, effective study...

In this episode, we chat with Jordan Wong, a new graduate veterinarian working in exotic animal medicine. Jordan shares his journey into the field, what life is like as an exotic vet, and the challenges of transitioning...

We've made it to Episode 10! 🎉 Join Ethan and I as we catch up on life, celebrate this milestone, and answer some of the questions sent in by our listeners. Thanks for all your support—we hope you enjoy!

In Episode 9, we're joined by Dr. Carolina Hess, veterinarian, researcher, and lecturer in animal welfare at the University of Melbourne. We chat about her journey from Chile to Australia, her passion for animal welfare...

In Episode 8, we're joined by fellow final-year veterinary student and placement buddy Summer Armstrong. Recorded during our Dromana placement, we chat about the realities of vet school, balancing fitness and life...

In this episode, we sit down with veterinary nurse Liliana to talk about her journey from animal studies and shelter work to life in small animal practice. We discuss the realities of vet nursing, what happens behind...

This week we’re joined by Alistair Strutt (@struttyinscrubs), a final year vet student passionate about mixed practice, large animals, and documenting life on placements through his placement journal videos. We get into...

In Episode 5, we sit down with Kemely — a new graduate ECC intern at ARH Essendon Fields — to talk about the reality of stepping straight from vet school into emergency and critical care. From 12-hour shifts and ICU...

In the fourth episode of the podcast, we’re joined by final-year veterinary students Jasleen Bath and Meghna Vanamali. We explore their journeys as international students and dive into the realities of clinical...

In the third episode of the podcast, we sit down with Associate Professor David Beggs from Melbourne Veterinary School. We discuss his journey through veterinary medicine, from growing up on a sheep farm to becoming a...

In the second episode of the podcast, we explore the experiences of two final-year veterinary students on the Production Animal track. They share stories from clinical rotations, including farm visits, surgeries, and...

In Episode 1, we kick things off by sharing how we met and what led us down the path to veterinary medicine. We unpack the reality of the journey—from the financial pressures to the challenges of placements and managing...

Welcome to our introduction to Pulse Check . Sit back, relax, and let your pulse slow as we dive into the veterinary world, hearing stories and insights from professors, students, and professionals alike.