VIN Foundation: Veterinary Pulse

The heartbeat of the veterinary profession. Join us as we talk with veterinary colleagues about critical topics from student debt to mental health. And share stories, stories connect us… as humans, as animals, as a veterinary community.

Drs. Tony Bartels and Rebecca Mears on the latest student debt news and new grad challenge
Apr 22, 2025 – 30:47
Dr. Tony Bartels on the latest student debt news
Mar 12, 2025 – 30:26
Dr. Tony Bartels on the latest student loan announcements and what you need to know as we close out 2024
Dec 23, 2024 – 29:31
Dr. Jan Bellows on the power of finding your passion, and the importance of colleagues helping each other in the profession
Dec 11, 2024 – 34:21
Drs. Tony Bartels and Rebecca Mears on the impact of the recent presidential election and student loans
Nov 8, 2024 – 18:42
Dr. Sean Gadson on his persistence to break into the veterinary profession coming from an underrepresented community, and his commitment to support colleagues
Sep 10, 2024 – 01:01:19
Dr. Trae Cutchin vulnerably shares his career journey story, the struggles along the way, and the power of perseverance
Aug 31, 2024 – 50:19
Drs. Tony Bartels and Rebecca Mears on the recent court rulings and their impact on borrowers student loan repayment plans
Jul 29, 2024 – 25:17
Dr. Alexia Mazzarella shares her experience with NAVLE and the positives of a non-typical path
Jul 27, 2024 – 45:02
Drs. Tony Bartels and Rebecca Mears on the current top three student debt topics
May 24, 2024 – 32:54
Dr. Jim Clark shares his multifaceted veterinary career path with relatable insights into learning from your mistakes, leadership, partnerships and more
Apr 23, 2024 – 01:20:32
Dr. Tony Bartels on the latest student debt information borrowers need to know as we start 2024
Jan 17, 2024 – 49:54
Drs. Tony Bartels and Rebecca Mears on the top three trends from the trenches of student loans
Nov 3, 2023 – 40:57
Becky Godchaux shares her story in creating the veterinary student scholarship
Aug 8, 2023 – 12:29
Dr. Tony Bartels on the latest student debt news from the Supreme Court decision and what’s next for borrowers
Jul 3, 2023 – 27:17
Dr. Rebecca Mears on her love for horses, and the vital role resources have played in her veterinary career
Jun 16, 2023 – 41:37
Dr. Susan Cohen on perfectionism, why it impacts the veterinary profession, how to identify it, and what to do next
May 26, 2023 – 38:57
Dr. Tony Bartels and Dr. Rebecca Mears on the latest student debt hot list topics and what borrowers need to do now
May 19, 2023 – 41:25
Dr. Philip Richmond on advocating to remove the stigma around alcohol and substance use disorder and improve wellbeing in the veterinary profession
May 16, 2023 – 01:01:45
Dr. Lance Roasa on the ins and outs of contract negotiation
Apr 27, 2023 – 44:58
Dr. Marie Holowaychuk on how a childhood plan took a left turn and led to her passion for mental wellness
Apr 19, 2023 – 42:01
Dr. Tony Bartels and Dr. Rebecca Mears on big changes to student loans with latest news and updates
Feb 18, 2023 – 24:11
Dr. Tony Bartels and Dr. Rebecca Mears on the latest student loan extension and what you need to know now
Dec 7, 2022 – 31:29
Dr. Tony Bartels and Dr. Rebecca Mears on the latest student loan news
Nov 9, 2022 – 35:01
Dr. Lynn Hendrix on the importance of evidence based medicine for palliative care
Sep 15, 2022 – 51:15
Dr. Tony Bartels on the latest student loan news and what borrowers should do now
Aug 26, 2022 – 26:00
Dr. Tony Bartels and Dr. Rebecca Mears on the latest student loan forgiveness news and what borrowers should do now
May 7, 2022 – 38:58
The Future’s So Bright Series - Dr. Bree Montana and Dr. Jose Pla on the importance of telling your veterinary practice story
May 5, 2022 – 42:32
Dr. Tony Bartels on the latest student loan news and what you need to know now
Apr 20, 2022 – 32:03
Dr. Casara Andre on the power of cooperation to create a supportive community
Apr 20, 2022 – 35:30
The Future’s so Bright Series: Dr. Bree Montana and Dr. Susan Cohen on the mental and emotional aspect of selling a veterinary practice
Feb 22, 2022 – 41:14
The Future’s So Bright Series - Dr. Bree Montana and Dr. Lance Roasa on different types of veterinary practice sales
Feb 10, 2022 – 50:12
Student Debt Series: Dr. Tony Bartels on the student loan payment pause extension, and what borrowers need to know now
Dec 22, 2021 – 24:48
The Future’s so Bright Series: Dr. Bree Montana and Dr. Lance Roasa on the ins and outs of selling a veterinary practice
Dec 10, 2021 – 31:07
Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji on her non-traditional path in veterinary medicine and how she sees her role as it relates to diversity, and inclusion
Dec 7, 2021 – 46:51
Dr. Jennifer Woolf on raising awareness about veterinary forensics and the importance of asking the right questions
Oct 21, 2021 – 01:06:17
Inhale, Exhale Series: Dr. Susan Cohen on colleagues in crisis and suicide awareness in the veterinary profession
Oct 8, 2021 – 01:05:02
Dr. Tony Bartels and Dr. Shiloh Landskov on the difference between credit card debt and student loan debt repayment strategies
Sep 23, 2021 – 37:47
Edie Lau on her path to veterinary journalism and trends in the profession
Sep 18, 2021 – 32:27
Indya Woods on her commitment to doing the work needed to improve diversity in the profession
Sep 1, 2021 – 28:53
Dr. Tony Bartels on the latest student loan repayment extension news and advice for next steps
Aug 28, 2021 – 20:07
Dr. Rachel Mar on prioritizing self-care and encouraging colleagues to live a life of vitality
Aug 27, 2021 – 35:59
Dr. Andrew Moffatt on recognizing burnout, lessons learned while building a business, and helping future colleagues
Jul 20, 2021 – 52:07
Dr. Tony Bartels on FedLoan Servicing and the latest student loan news
Jul 13, 2021 – 20:57
Daniella Guzman on taking a strategic approach in choosing a veterinary school and the value in forging your own path
Jul 6, 2021 – 47:10
Charlotte Waack on her love for the science, animals and a glimpse into the life of veterinary support staff
Jun 30, 2021 – 40:00
Nia Powell on how being persistent and pushing through can result in great things
Jun 29, 2021 – 41:10
Dr. Tony Bartels on sizing up the student loan tax forgiveness exemption
May 14, 2021 – 25:16
Dr. Andrew Lee on recognizing red flags and not letting fear get in the way of making changes
May 13, 2021 – 30:37
Dr. Lance Roasa and Dr. Drew Olson on the worldwide personal finance problem and its tie to mental health
Apr 30, 2021 – 45:37

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