Monthly Archives: April 2023

“Watch the Lightbulbs Turn On!” – Liza Rudolph, RVT, VTS



Liza Rudolph is a veterinary technician with specializations in canine and feline clinical practice, and small animal internal medicine. She’s also the Veterinary Technician Program Director for Rowan College and is credentialed in six states. She knows the power of career building and her professional journey proves just how important networking is to career building. Check it out!   


“Leave Your Mind Open to Learn” – Meg Harrington, CVT



Meg Harrington loves all things cattle.  Listen as “The Cattle Vet Tech,’ discusses her experience of charting a wildly successful and fulfilling career in bovine veterinary medicine, herd health, and veterinary technician education.  


“Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and … Chickens!” – Dr. Valerie Marcano, DVM, Ph.D.



Dr. Valerie Marcano is a trailblazer. She embodies the spirit of the famous quote “it is true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed.” Boarded in poultry medicine, Dr. Marcano launched her own firm offering consultations in both poultry health and DEIB.  She also co-founded Pawsibilities Vet Med as a mentorship resource to increase representation of people from underrepresented and marginalized groups in veterinary medicine.  Listen as she discusses the power of allyship, and the support of people who encourage you to be your best self.


“How Can I Turn This into My Advantage?” – Nicki Castagna, RVT



Nicki Castagna’s career is proof positive that there are no limits on where vet techs can take their career.  A Registered Veterinary Technician in Maryland, she has worked in general practice, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, cardiology, wildlife, exotics, aquarium medicine and now as a Senior Lab Coordinator at Johns Hopkins University. And she’s still not done.  She weaves an inspiring narrative for vet techs who possess unquenchable curiosity – have a listen!   


“Don’t Let the Risk of Failure Stop You from Trying” – Joe DeFulio, CVT



Joe DeFulio’s experience as a veterinary technician is a testament to just how many professional pathways exist for technicians beyond the hospital. Listen as he talks about his journey which includes working in Emergency and Critical Care medicine and hospital management, and a well-timed pivot that led to a fulfilling career in leadership.


“Words Can Be Rocket Fuel or Fire Retardants” – Dr. Morgan McArthur, DVM



Dr. Morgan McArthur knows the power of a good story. After joining Toastmasters International to improve his communications skills years ago, he transitioned from being a veterinarian who speaks to a speaker who is a veterinarian. This highly engaging episode will make you smile, and as a bonus, you’ll even find out what happened when “Betty Bauder Bought Some Bitter Butter.”  Crank up the volume and have a listen!


Scrub Chat Season 7 Premiere!



Host Kim Farina and Producer Garnetta Santiago preview Season 7 of Scrub Chat! A new season of personal stories by veterinary professionals for veterinary professionals.

Join us for another season of incredible guests sharing insights from their journeys in the veterinary profession.

Guests:

Dr. Morgan McArthur, DVM
Joe DeFulio, CVT
Nicki Castagna, RVT
Dr. Valerie Marcano, DVM, Ph.D.
Meg Harrington, CVT
Liza Rudolph, RVT, VTS