Tripp Oliphant, DVM

Tripp Oliphant, DVM, on what veterinary school prepares graduates for, why he will not monitor a heart murmur, and what he wishes students entering emergency and critical care understood earlier.

Tripp Oliphant, DVM, discusses how an inclusive hospital culture affected his early career as a veterinarian and why creating an environment where team members feel accepted can support professional development.

Tripp Oliphant, DVM, reflects on how experience, repetition, and teamwork helped build his confidence in emergency medicine and shaped his interest in managing complex critical care cases.

Heart murmurs in dogs and cats often require more than monitoring, according Tripp Oliphant, DVM, who recommends earlier echocardiography and cardiology referral, as murmur grade may not reflect true cardiac disease severity.

Tripp Oliphant, DVM, discusses the transition from veterinary school to emergency practice, sharing advice on clinical reasoning, teamwork, and seeking mentorship in high-pressure situations.

Tripp Oliphant, DVM, discusses how veterinary school prepared him for emergency medicine, the challenges of managing cases independently, and the lessons he learned early in practice.

Tripp Oliphant, DVM, reflects on how workplace acceptance shaped his own career and shares why he hopes future veterinarians can focus on growing as clinicians—not on whether they belong.

Tripp Oliphant, DVM, shares why authentic inclusion means moving beyond buzzwords and taking action.

Tripp Oliphant, DVM, on how everyday language, pronoun respect, and decisive leadership actions build belonging and psychological safety in veterinary teams.

Tripp Oliphant, DVM, discusses how LGBTQIA+ veterinary students and new graduates can assess workplace culture, identify signs of support and inclusion, and evaluate potential employers beyond salary and benefits.

In honor of Pride Month, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Tripp Oliphant, DVM, open up about growing up LGBTQIA+, the lifelong process of coming out, and why authenticity and representation matter so deeply in veterinary medicine.