Educational podcast aimed at pre-college and undergraduate students or anyone considering a career in the field of veterinary and animal science. Special guests share their insights about their field of expertise.
The Academic Veterinarian Podcast
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Educational podcast aimed at pre-college and undergraduate students or anyone considering a career in the field of veterinary and animal science. Special guests share their insights about their field of expertise.
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October 6, 2021
EP008- Ed Carlson, CVT: Veterinary Nursing
Ed Carlson is a Certified Veterinary Technician and holds a Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) in nutrition. Ed is the Director of Veterinary Nursing Education at Vet Bloom and serves as the current president of both NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America) and the MVTA (Massachusetts Veterinary Technician Association). On this episode, Ed shares his journey as a veterinary technician and we discuss how the role of the veterinary technician or nurse has changed over time and the path to becoming a credentialed veterinary technician. Topics discussed in this episode 00:00- Introduction 1:45 – Veterinary Technician vs Veterinary Nurse vs Veterinary Assistant 7:50- The role of the Veterinary Technician/Nurse and how it’s changed over time. 15:45- Ed shares his journey as a veterinary technician 21:50 – The path to becoming a credentialed veterinary technician or nurse 23:58- Veterinary Technician credentialing terminology by state and the veterinary health care team. 29:54- Veterinary Technician Specialties 40:57- Ed’s current role as Director of Veterinary Nursing education at VetBloom 47:33 – Ed describes the mission of NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America) and discusses the Veterinary Nurse Initiative. Resources mentioned in this episode AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) Main site - https://www.avma.org/ AVMA CVTEA Accredited Veterinary Technology Programs AAVSB (American Association of Veterinary State Boards) Main Website - https://www.aavsb.org/ VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Exam) NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America) Main Website - https://www.navta.net/ NAVTA Veterinary Technician Specialties Veterinary Nurse Initiative Ethos Veterinary Health Main Website- https://www.ethosvet.com/ VetBloom – Online Veterinary Courses/Continuing Education Website - https://vetbloom.com/ Subscribe to The Academic Veterinarian by visiting our website here or wherever you get your podcasts (Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Podbean and others) Contact The Academic Veterinarian with your comments, questions, and suggestions by emailing theacademicvet@gmail.com
May 3, 2021
EP007- Leslie Blanchette: Teaching High School Animal Science
Leslie Blanchette is a teacher and Chair of the Animal Science Department at Bristol County Agricultural High School, located in the state of Massachusetts. Ms. Blanchette shares her path to becoming a vocational education high school teacher and discusses licensure requirements for the profession. We also discuss the rewards of teaching at the high school level, what sets vocational schools apart from more traditional high schools and the challenges a new or experienced teacher may face in this career. Topics discussed in this episode 0:00- Leslie Blanchette shares her journey to becoming an animal science high school teacher 5:08- Steps to pursuing a teaching career in vocational/agricultural education 10:34- Teaching licensure requirements 19:03- Teaching salary expectations and teacher contracts 21:14- Ms. Blanchette shares how she developed a passion for teaching 22:53- The challenges and rewards of teaching 26:23 – The student experience at Bristol County Agricultural High School 37:11- Information for prospective students Resources mentioned in this episode Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education https://www.doe.mass.edu/ Vocational and Technical Education Licensure Requirements (Massachusetts) https://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/voctech/ Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) https://www.mtel.nesinc.com/ Overview of the Tests http://www.mtel.nesinc.com/Content/StudyGuide/MA_SG_about_91.asp Vocational Technical Literacy Skills test http://www.mtel.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/MA091_TestPage.html Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators https://www.mava.us/ Bristol County Agricultural High School (Bristol Aggie) https://bristolaggie.org/ National FFA https://www.ffa.org/
April 1, 2021
EP006- CSU Admissions w/Dr. Delcambre
Dr. Gretchen Delcambre is Director of DVM Admissions at Colorado State University. She shares her journey to becoming a veterinarian and how she found her calling within the veterinary profession. She describes Colorado State’s holistic approach to reviewing DVM applications and what the admissions committee is looking for in standout candidates. We also discuss the top reasons why candidates may be declined admission to the DVM program and how to improve your application when reapplying. Ever wonder what to expect during an MMI (Multiple Mini-Interview)? Have a listen, we discuss that too and much more! Topics discussed in this episode 0:00- Dr. Delcambre shares her journey to becoming a veterinarian 7:06 – Dr. Delcambre discusses her veterinary school experience and graduate studies. 12:15 – DVM/PhD and other combined programs offered by veterinary schools 15:12- Dr. Delcambre’s role as Director of DVM Admissions at Colorado State University 18:58 – The application process at Colorado State University 25:38 – Animal-related experiences and letters of recommendation 29:16 – The supplemental application at Colorado State University 32:50 – The VMCAS personal essay/statement 34:34- The vet school interview and MMIs (Multiple Mini-Interview) 39:58 – CSU application statistics and residency rules and application timeline 45:52 – Reapplying to vet school and tips on how to improve your chances 49:25 – Top reasons vet school applicants are denied admission 57:07 – Final thoughts Resources mentioned in this episode Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences CSU DVM Program CSU DVM Application Website Email: dvmadmission@colostate.edu AAVMC (Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges): Main site - https://www.aavmc.org/ Admissions requirements What to Know before you apply Letters of Recommendation VMCAS Application Website Subscribe to The Academic Veterinarian by visiting our website here or wherever you get your podcasts (Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Podbean and others) Contact The Academic Veterinarian with your comments, questions, and suggestions by emailing theacademicvet@gmail.com
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