NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine hosts Amy Snyder, DVM, MBA, Amy Merritt, Interim Director of Student Services, and Andrew Rotz, CFP, CCFC offer practical and experiential advice on the veterinary profession. Tune in as they discuss career development, personal finance, and the business of veterinary medicine.
Eating Well in Veterinary Medicine
Laura Castro, CVM Director of Counseling Services, talks with Soo Uhm, Registered Dietician and Licensed Nutritionist at NC State University's Campus Health about common disordered eating behaviors seen among the vet med population. They also discuss practical, affordable, and realistic ways people in the profession can make food-related decisions for more sustainable energy.
11/8/2022 • 26 minutes, 12 seconds
Perfectionism
Join Dr. Amy Snyder, and counselors Laura Castro and Matt Bishop to talk about perfectionism. Learn about ways in which this phenomenon affects us personally and professionally, and ways we can combat it.
10/12/2022 • 25 minutes, 54 seconds
Obessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - What it is and What it is Not
The Counseling Services team discusses obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental health condition that impacts members of our community more often than we might think. Laura and Matt answer questions related to what OCD is (and what it is not), how it impacts individuals in veterinary medicine, and what treatment can look like. For more information on obsessive compulsive disorder or to find professional help for this condition, please visit iocdf.org. The book referenced in this episode is titled The Man Who Couldn’t Stop: OCD and the True Story of a Life Lost in Thought by David Adam.
10/5/2022 • 29 minutes, 57 seconds
Unpacking Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness
The team reviews recent student loan changes made by President Biden and the Dept. of Education. Andrew discusses what it means from a financial planning perspective and how to decide if your plan should change as a result.
9/28/2022 • 13 minutes, 38 seconds
What is a Recession?
The team discusses what a recession is and what it means for individuals, the economy, and the veterinary industry. They also discuss ways to prepare in case a recession impacts you personally and/or professionally.
9/20/2022 • 17 minutes, 27 seconds
Buying into a Veterinary Practice
What you need to know about buying into a practice with our guest, Jeff Sanford, Director of Financial Literacy and Practice Outreach at UGA
10/15/2020 • 27 minutes, 26 seconds
Unpacking the 2020 Hiring Trends
Hosts Andrew and Amanda discuss the hiring trends that occured with the Class of 2020 from both an NC State and a national perspective.
10/7/2020 • 31 minutes, 58 seconds
Insights from AVMA Chief Economist Dr. Matt Salois
Enjoy a conversation regarding current economic conditions and what economists will be monitoring going forward. Learn how the veterinary industry has been impacted by COVID-19 and hear some ideas for how practices and veterinarians can adapt to make the industry stronger and more robust. Innovation is key!
9/22/2020 • 25 minutes, 14 seconds
Understanding the NC State CVM Scholarship Process
Interview with Nikkiya White, DVM Admissions, to understand scholarship and loans processes, and how to work with Student Services and NCSU Financial Aid Office
9/16/2020 • 22 minutes, 53 seconds
Navigating Vet College as a Parent During a Pandemic!
Interviews with DVM Students who are parents and how they are surviving!
9/8/2020 • 28 minutes, 41 seconds
Navigating Vet Med as an Early Professional Person of Color
Given the recent climate surrounding racial justice and inequity, we discuss the experiences of 2019 CVM graduate, Dr. Samantha Gordon, on being an early veterinary medicine professional as a woman of color
9/2/2020 • 46 minutes, 20 seconds
Virtual Etiquette
Tips on how to navigate through virtual meetings and interviews with a potential employer
8/24/2020 • 20 minutes, 40 seconds
Virtual Career Fair - Fall 2020
What to expect in the first fully online career fair. To be held Saturday September 26, 2020. Visit https://cvm.ncsu.edu/career-services/ for more information and registering.
