In this episode of Soda City Unleashed, host Emily White sits down with Dr. Shawn Bierman, owner and lead veterinarian at the historic Five Points Animal Clinic. As the clinic approaches its 100th anniversary in the heart of downtown Columbia, Dr. Bierman shares what it’s like to lead a locally owned practice with deep community roots. Whether you're a first-time pet parent or a lifelong animal lover, Dr. Bierman’s insights on proactive health and the evolving value of our furry family members are not to be missed.

Learn more about Dr. Bierman's practice at fivepointsanimalclinic.org

Soda City Unleashed is brought to you by CVETS; learn more at cvets.net.

What really happens behind the sliding glass doors of an emergency animal hospital when the rest of the city is asleep? In this episode of Soda City Unleashed, host Emily White sits down with Raven Angulo, a dedicated veterinary assistant at CVETS and Army veteran who has traded the traditional 9-to-5 for the fast-paced world of overnight emergency medicine.

Raven pulls back the curtain on the "skeleton crew" experience, from managing high-stakes cases to the essential teamwork and pranks that keep the staff alert at 3:00 a.m. She also shares touching insights into how her military background helps her connect with stressed pet owners and why "putting eyes on a patient" is the most critical part of the job. Tune in for a look at the grit, humor, and heart required to advocate for our furry friends in the middle of the night.

Soda City Unleashed is brought to you by CVETS; learn more at cvets.net.

What does it take to become a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Emergency and Critical Care? Host Emily White sits down with CVETS' own Lauren Johnson to discuss her journey from Hawaii to Columbia, the grueling multi-year certification process, and the "rush" of handling life-saving cases. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on in the ICU after hours, this deep dive into high-stakes pet nursing is for you.