Why shadowing makes all the difference for nurturing a career in vet med

EP: 1.The extraordinary value of veterinary dermatology specialists to general practitioners with Julia Miller

EP: 2.Light-based therapy for postoperative wound healing and more

EP: 3.Animal toxicity treatment with Erik Zager

EP: 4.Targeted therapy for canine osteoarthritis

EP: 5.A new standard of care for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced diarrhea in dogs

EP: 6.How Dr Sue Ettinger treated chemotherapy-induced diarrhea in this intrapelvic sarcoma patient

EP: 7.The power of noninvasive shock wave therapy for pain management and rehabilitation

EP: 8.Endocrinology, thyroid, and breakthroughs in testing

EP: 9.Topical therapy: a critical piece of the dermatology puzzle

EP: 10.Breaking down the Nextmune line of topical dermatologic products

EP: 11.The next generation of allergy testing and immunotherapy

EP: 12.Creating inclusive spaces for the LGBTQ+ community in vet med

EP: 13.AI brings the reference lab into the clinic

EP: 14.How to inspire the next generation of veterinarians

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EP: 15.Why shadowing makes all the difference for nurturing a career in vet med

EP: 16.The future of data-driven veterinary care

EP: 17.How digital cytology is bridging the gap for quality control and efficiency

EP: 18.Tackling canine separation anxiety with Dr Christopher Pachel

EP: 19.See the Calmer Canine separation anxiety treatment system in action

EP: 20.No-touch vitals monitoring for stress-free post-op recovery

EP: 21.The multimodal approach to the itchy pet: treating from a "whole-animal" perspective

EP: 22.Examining antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary dermatology

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This segment of dvm360 Live!™ is all about the positive benefits of shadowing in the veterinary profession. The dialogue opens by shining a spotlight on a staggering number: 6 million students harbor dreams of becoming veterinarians. Chris Carpenter, DVM, and Stephanie Jones, DVM, collectively underscore the importance of offering a guiding hand to these aspiring minds, particularly those aged under 13, who are eager to gain firsthand experience. The group wants to encourage veterinarians to open their doors, welcome these young, future veterinarians and techs, and introduce them to the exciting world of animal care.

Jones recounts her inspiring journey of starting a shadow program that has witnessed a surge in demand, showcasing the immense appetite among youth for veterinary exposure. The narrative is interspersed with anecdotes that paint a vivid picture of how seemingly small interactions can spark tremendous enthusiasm within these budding veterinarians. Both Carpenter and Jones share instances of students blossoming under their guidance, echoing the sentiment that these encounters are as transformative for the mentors as they are for the mentees. The profound passion exuded by these young minds becomes a source of inspiration, reaffirming the significance of mentorship in shaping the future of the veterinary profession.

Watch the full video above to learn more about how shadowing, mentoring, and a new app can help to shape the future of veterinary medicine.