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“Watch the Lightbulbs Turn On!” – Liza Rudolph, RVT, VTS
April 26, 2023

Liza Rudolph is a veterinary technician with specializations in canine and feline clinical practice, and small animal internal medicine. She’s also the Veterinary Technician Program Director for Rowan

“Leave Your Mind Open to Learn” – Meg Harrington, CVT
April 26, 2023

Meg Harrington loves all things cattle.  Listen as “The Cattle Vet Tech,’ discusses her experience of charting a wildly successful and fulfilling career in bovine veterinary medicine, herd health, and

“Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and … Chickens!” – Dr. Valerie Marcano, DVM, Ph.D.
April 26, 2023

Dr. Valerie Marcano is a trailblazer. She embodies the spirit of the famous quote “it is true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed.” Boarded in poultry medicine, Dr. Mar

“How Can I Turn This into My Advantage?” – Nicki Castagna, RVT
April 26, 2023

Nicki Castagna’s career is proof positive that there are no limits on where vet techs can take their career.  A Registered Veterinary Technician in Maryland, she has worked in general practice, emerge

“Don’t Let the Risk of Failure Stop You from Trying” – Joe DeFulio, CVT
April 26, 2023

Joe DeFulio’s experience as a veterinary technician is a testament to just how many professional pathways exist for technicians beyond the hospital. Listen as he talks about his journey which includes

“Words Can Be Rocket Fuel or Fire Retardants” – Dr. Morgan McArthur, DVM
April 26, 2023

Dr. Morgan McArthur knows the power of a good story. After joining Toastmasters International to improve his communications skills years ago, he transitioned from being a veterinarian who speaks to a

Scrub Chat Season 7 Premiere!
April 26, 2023

Host Kim Farina and Producer Garnetta Santiago preview Season 7 of Scrub Chat! A new season of personal stories by veterinary professionals for veterinary professionals. Join us for another season of

You’re a Leader Even When You’re a Follower – Dr. Hidayah Martínez-Jaka, DVM
July 18, 2022

You cant help feeling hopeful after listening to Dr. Hidayah Martnez-Jakas story. A recent graduate of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and Immediate Past-President of the Natio

You’ll Get “No’s”, But Your “Yes” Will Come – Lasha Hicks
July 18, 2022

Lasha Hicks knows what she wants and is fearless in the pursuit of her goals. Shes a third-year veterinary student in the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, President of the Class of

A Pivot is a Break, Not a Divorce – Melody Martinez, CVT
July 18, 2022

Melody Martnez is an Oregon-based Certified Veterinary Technician who found herself at an inflection point in her career several years ago. She pivoted from working in clinical practice to establish

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