Dr. Cara Horowitz has a lot going on – she’s a boarded veterinary internist working in specialty practice, and a busy mother of two young children. In this episode, she speaks candidly about her journey overcoming early career imposter syndrome and feelings of working-mother guilt to create a balance between family life and a veterinary career that works for her.
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Imagine a 26-year career journey that has included herd health management, working with the USDA to stem the spread of Exotic Newcastle disease, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, Tuberculosis and other foreign animal diseases, serving as a Federal Service Tribal Liaison working with Native American tribes in New York State, and teaching veterinary technician students at Medaille College in New York. Listen as Tara Woyton, a licensed veterinary technician, talks about how the power of vulnerability led to professional satisfaction and opened doors to non-traditional career opportunities.
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Dr. Venaya Jones is a pioneer. As the first women of color to own a veterinary practice in Cleveland, Ohio, she persevered through financial roadblocks, cultural barriers, and fear to achieve her dream. In this episode she explains how she navigated the balancing act of being a veterinary student at Western University with two children, after having spent eight years as a stay-at-home mom; and speaks candidly about challenges she experienced as an African-American in a profession where African-Americans are underrepresented. She caps this interview with a hilarious story recounting her husband’s attempt once at getting their cat to the vet for an appointment. It is not to be missed!
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Melanie Hollis, a licensed veterinary technician in Texas, grew up in South Central Los Angeles and didn’t own a pet until age 15. Despite not having early exposure to veterinary medicine, her love of animals and their care propelled her to a career that has included companion animal and equine experience, veterinary technician education, and speaking nationally on a broad range of topics. Listen as Melanie shares insights from mentors who spurred her to overcome obstacles along the way; and lessons she learned from keeping her goals in focus always.
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Meet Dr. Carla Gartrell, a board-certified veterinary internist, licensed attorney, and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for the Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. She shares words of wisdom about the how the importance of intention and always looking forward to the next adventure were integral to making her Plan A work.
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David Sessum is a trailblazer in the veterinary profession. He’s an Associate Professor in the Veterinary Technician Program at Lone Star College in Tomball, Texas, serves on the Board of Directors for the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, and is an ardent champion of veterinary technician utilization. Listen as David talks about his journey as a licensed veterinary technician and how “choosing to pull up your scrubs and go to work” has been a guiding principle in his career success.
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Welcome to Scrub Chat Season 3! Producer Garnetta Santiago, and Host Kim Farina tell us what’s in store for Season 3 of Scrub Chat.
Guests this season include:
David Sessum, LVT
Dr. Carla Gartrell, DVM, DACVIM, JD
Melanie Hollis, LVT
Dr. Venaya Jones, DVM
Tara Woyton, MS, LVT, CVT
Dr. Cara Horowitz, DVM
Get ready be be inspired, learn, and laugh.
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