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Vet Life Reimagined

Many have dreamed to enter veterinary medicine, and at the same time so many veterinary professionals love the field but feel "stuck" in their careers. Vet Life Reimagined was created to show that there are more possibilites than we often realize. Each week, host Dr. Megan Sprinkle, sits down with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, students, and leaders who share their real stories - the detours, doubts, and discoveries that shaped their career paths.

The podcast is a space to explore what's possible, find encouragement from others who've been there, and spark ideas for your own next step. Whether you're seeking inspiration, mentorship, or simply reassurance that you're not alone, Vet Life Reimagined offers conversations that help veterinary professionals thrive in both work and life.

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Football to Vet Med: Auburn Vet Student, Startus (Starr) Hutcherson II

November 13, 2023 • Megan Sprinkle, DVM • Season 1 • Episode 91

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Understand vet school life with Vet Life Reimagined guest, Startus Hutcherson, a third-year veterinary student at Auburn University. Startus’ journey from a college football player to a veterinary school is incredible. Startus shows a lot of wisdom as he explains how the strenuous work as a college football player has helped him in new challenges as a veterinary student. Starr Hutcherson is a strong leader and mentor.

In this episode, topics include
- Mental health & wellbeing in Veterinary School
- A stronger together mindset – veterinary relationship building
- Diversity in veterinary medicine and some of the new programs at Auburn to address this; programs that are attracting big names in the veterinary industry like TV veterinarians Dr. Terrence Ferguson and Dr. Vernard Hodges from Critter Fixers.

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🧡 Learn more about the Auburn Veterinary Intensive Program for undergraduates.
💙 Auburn article featuring Starr Hutcherson

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