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Pregnancy Loss in Vet Med: Grief Behind the Scrubs

Pregnancy Loss in Vet Med: Grief Behind the Scrubs

Oct 15, 2025 | Being a Vet, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Veterinary Practice

In this powerful episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, Dr Carra welcomes the courageous Heather Ashcroft, veterinary nurse, writer, and mental health advocate, who bravely shares her own story of pregnancy loss in vet med.  Veterinary professionals are known for...
Empathy in Practice: The Relief Vets Guide to Connection

Empathy in Practice: The Relief Vets Guide to Connection

Sep 3, 2025 | Veterinary Practice, Community Vets, Emergency Veterinary Services, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Veterinary Rehabilitation

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a veterinary nomad, bringing fresh perspectives and expert care to every clinic you enter? In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra chats to the inspiring Dr Joshua Rosen, DVM, relief veterinarian, thought leader, and...
Specialist’s Guide to Vet Workups: What Tests Mean & Why They Matter

Specialist’s Guide to Vet Workups: What Tests Mean & Why They Matter

Jul 22, 2025 | Veterinary Practice, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership

Ever wondered what really happens when your vet suggests a workup for your pet? In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, Vet Workups Explained, Dr Carra chats to the brilliant Dr Nicole Fein, DVM, DACVIM, all the way from California. As a board-certified...
Vet Intern Stories with Dr Cameron Stewart: Not Your Average Day at the Clinic

Vet Intern Stories with Dr Cameron Stewart: Not Your Average Day at the Clinic

Jul 8, 2025 | Veterinary Practice, Emergency Veterinary Services, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership

In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, we talk vet intern stories with Dr Cameron Stewart, Tufts graduate, current intern, and fast-becoming one of the most relatable voices in veterinary medicine. Dr Cameron brings: A real-world look at what veterinary...
The Secret Superpower Every Vet Clinic Needs

The Secret Superpower Every Vet Clinic Needs

Jun 25, 2025 | General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Veterinary Practice

Are you ready to discover the secret vet superpower behind every thriving veterinary practice? This week on the Paws & Effect Podcast, we welcome the wonderful Melinda Van Der Vlugt, a graduate of the Veterinary Office & Animal Care Programme and the ultimate...
Vet Mentorship and Career Transformation: Empowering the Next Generation

Vet Mentorship and Career Transformation: Empowering the Next Generation

Jun 3, 2025 | Paws and Effect Podcast, General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Practice

In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast Dr Carra chats to Dr Moriah McCauley, a dedicated veterinarian, accomplished Vet mentor, and host of “So You’re a Vet… Now What?” Dr McCauley is passionate about guiding young vets and shaping supportive,...
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