Veterinary medicine may look different around the world, but one thing stays the same: veterinarians are some of the most compassionate, curious, and resilient people out there. In this episode, Dr. Meline Joaris shares her journey from practicing abroad to finding her footing in the U.S., and how virtual care has empowered her to build stronger connections with clients. We talk mentorship, cultural shifts in VetMed, and finding joy in the everyday moments that matter.

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Dr. Christie Long chats with Dr. Steven Brookenthal about his leap from software engineering to vet med. They cover tech, teamwork, AI, mentorship, and becoming a leader when you least expect it.

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In this premiere episode of Listening with Dr. Christie Long, Christie shares the winding path that led her from a career in software engineering to becoming a veterinarian and eventually helping build Modern Animal. She talks ayahuasca in the Amazon, a pink letters on a Himalayan cliffside, and what it really means to be called to heal. If you’ve ever questioned your career path or wanted a more human take on veterinary medicine, this one’s for you.

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