Listen in on today’s episode to hear from Dr. Nicki Wise, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine, the first vet school in South Carolina. Dr. Wise is different from any veterinarian brought on the show since she is on the administrative side of the DVM, though still helping animals and humans every day. Although she is no longer practicing medicine, Dr. Wise touches on her career as a board certified equine internal medicine veterinarian.

Not only do we talk about her career and everything she has accomplished, but the brand new vet school and exciting news it brings. Join me to learn all about Dr. Wise’s journey, advice she has for students, and about what PCVM has to offer.

Thanks for listening!

Angie

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PART TWO with Dr. Mahesh Bhatt, calling in all the way from the UK. In this episode, we discuss matters more associated with his wildlife and conservation work like what we can be doing to help and harm conservation efforts, what Mahesh is doing for these animals, and getting into the nitty gritty of what it means to be in a conservation role. If you want to be a wildlife veterinarian, work in rehabilitation or conservation efforts, or just love animals and want to know what role conservation plays, this is an episode for you!

And don’t forget to follow me on instagram @the_future_dr_barker

Thank you for all of your support and listening!

- Angie

A new episode is out now! This is the third episode of the “So, You Want to Be” series, where I interview veterinary professionals to dig deep into their lives and how they got into the places they are today.

Today, with Dr. Anahi Hidalgo, we cover topics like vet school in Ecuador, why she chose to become as wildlife vet, and working around the world, notably at the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia and Somaliland. Listen in if you want to hear about her story and how she’s inspiring others daily.

If you want to hear from more veterinarians or vet and pre-vet students, follow along wherever you listen to your podcasts. And don’t forget to follow me on instagram @the_future_dr_barker for more updates on my pre-vet life and the podcast.

Happy listening,

Angie

Welcome back to the second episode of the “So You Want to Be” Series! In today’s episode, Dr. Mahesh Bhatt and I cover an array of topics including vet school in the UK, getting started in the competitive wildlife field, switching between small animal and wildlife practice, conditions in the field, and more. Listen to hear about Mahesh’s vivid and impactful experiences as a wildlife vet, all of the places his career has taken him, and even an escaped jaguar story.

Thank you for your support! And don’t forget to come back for part two in two months

- Angie

Welcome back! I am so excited to introduce our first series on the podcast: the So, You Want to Be Series. This series will follow an abundance of professionals in differing perspectives and careers in the veterinary and animal science field. The purpose of this series is to introduce a broad range of professions you may not have heard of yet or are unaware of what they really do behind the scenes. Stay tuned for more episodes coming up!

This week we interviewed Dr. Hailey Siegel, VMD, an emergency vet in Charleston, SC that works at Charleston Veterinary Referral Center and is so passionate about her job that she joined us to tell the behind the scenes scoop in what she does at a specialty hospital. From her experience growing up with animals to vet school at University of Pennsylvania to her mentorship program as an emergency vet, Dr. Siegel takes us through it all. Hear about the differences in emergency and general practice medicine and what aspects lured her to the field. We also cover topics like the importance of pet insurance and what to look out for on pet insurance, as well as some of the common and treatable things seen often in the hospital.

Thank you for listening and don’t forget to follow along on instagram @the_future_dr_barker

- Angie

Welcome back to another episode of So, You Want to Be a Veterinarian?

Today, I decided to do something a little different and go through one of my favorite resources for veterinary careers, WildlifeHealth.org

This is a platform published by Dr. Michelle Kneeland, DVM. A wildlife veterinarian who has created this amazing resource for students, professionals, and prospective wildlife lovers. I found her website when I was scouring the internet for good information on what wildlife vets do and I haven’t looked back.

Through this episode, I will read through two of her articles under her “For Students” Section including “Wildlife Health Careers - A Guide for Students” and “Becoming a Wildlife Veterinarian” which look at the basics of what different wildlife vets do, what you need to do to get these jobs, how many wildlife vets are in the US, and much more.

Join me today to hear all about the amazing field of wildlife, not just for future vets but biologists and rehabiliators too!

Thank you for listening

- Angie

Sources for today’s episode:

Wildlifehealth.org/becoming-a-wildlife-veterinarian/

Wildlifehealth.org/wildlife-health-careers/

A collaboration episode all about my favorite animal, the cheetah, with another pre-vet student, Lexington Lesser. Lexington and I went to South Africa over the summer for a study abroad. This study abroad was based mostly on cheetahs, so we learned a lot on the trip.

Cheetahs are a vulnerable species living across the continent of Africa and small groups in Asia. Join us today to learn more about cheetahs, why they need our help, and what we can do to help them.

Thank you for listening!

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- Angie

Join me today to hear about my experience doing a study abroad trip in South Africa, through the third party, Loop Abroad. Loop Abroad is a company that focuses on unique experiences for pre-veterinary students that allows you to get hands on experience and veterinary hours in some of the most beautiful countries in the world. In this episode, I discussed why I chose Loop Abroad, fees, what’s included in the trip, the class we took, and a day in the life on the trip. If you are looking for a thorough explanation of study abroad experiences or are interested to learn more, look no further and listen in today!

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If you’re looking for an episode that covers what it’s like to be a vet student in a foreign country check out this episode. With vet student, Jessica Heitmann, we discuss a variety of topics including her experience at St. George’s School of Veterinary Medicine, tips and tricks, how to unwind, difficulty living far from home, how to be successful in vet school, traveling, school, loans, and more. This is an exciting episode for pre-vet students, especially those considering studying abroad for vet school. Jess gives such an introspective look into how she got where she is and her vet school that this is a great listen for any pre-vet or vet student.

Thank you so much for listening and for your support!

- Angie

Sorry if the sound is a little iffy in some places! I am still figuring out the audio for online calls :)

Today is a shorter episode on why I decided to go to community college before transferring to Clemson University. Community colleges tend to have a stigma around them that you are not “smart enough” to get into a four-year university, but I looked at it as a way to get ahead of my peers in many ways. Listen in if you are contemplating going to community college before undergraduate and want to hear my side of the story.

Thank you for listening! And don’t forget to follow along the journey on Instagram for podcast updates, tips, and more @the_future_dr_barker

- Angie

Links:

The TCEL (https://transferringcredits.app.clemson.edu/transferequivalency.php) helped me a lot to decide which classes I would take at my tech school by knowing how they would transfer over. This is specific to Clemson University, but it is important to check if your intended school has resources similar.

Welcome back! Join me today with Bella Mann, a nursing student at Anderson University, for our comparison episode and first episode of So, You Want to Be a Veterinarian?

This episode is for anyone who is deciding between animal and human medicine or just wants an overview on vet school in general. We’ll dive into different topics including curriculum, clinicals, opportunities after graduation, controversies, specializations, expenses, and competition in the nursing and veterinary industries.

Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoy!

- Angie

If you’re looking for updates or want to input on the show, follow me on Instagram @the_future_dr_barker

Join me today with an introduction to my new podcast: So, You Want to Be a Veterinarian? In a brief but detailed episode, you’ll hear my reasoning behind creating this podcast and who I am as your host, Angelina ‘Angie’ Barker.

I hope you enjoy and continue to listen!

Thank you

- Angie

If you’re looking for updates or want to input on the show, follow me on Instagram @the_future_dr_barker