Just Vetting with Peter Tanella, ESQ.
This program fills the gap in veterinary education by focusing on non-clinical skills like communication, leadership, confidence building, and real-world readiness — all essential to long-term success in practice.
Just Vetting with Peter Tanella, ESQ.
6 | Dr. Cricket Russillo | From Wildlife to World Stage: A Journey Through Equine Sports Medicine
In this episode of “Just Vetting”, host Peter Tanella, Esq. sits down with Dr. Cricket Rossello, founder of High Performance Equine, to explore her remarkable journey from a wildlife-focused biology student to a leader in equine sports medicine and U.S. Equestrian Team veterinarian.
Dr. Rossello shares how a nontraditional path, key mentors, and an openness to new opportunities shaped a dynamic career in veterinary medicine.
She opens up about:
✨ Finding her calling later in life — from a pet-free childhood to discovering veterinary medicine during college
✨ How a wildlife conservation background led to a love for equine practice
✨ The pivotal role of mentorship at every stage of her career, and why it’s a critical missing piece in today’s equine industry
✨ Training under pioneers in sports medicine and discovering the “puzzle” of lameness that drives her passion
✨ Taking a leap of faith to join Fairfield Equine and growing into a 13-year career as a sports medicine practitioner
✨ Her experience as U.S. Dressage Team Veterinarian, traveling the world, supporting elite equine athletes, and navigating high-stakes international competition
✨ Why she launched High Performance Equine in 2023 — and how stepping into ownership transformed her career and family life
✨ The urgent need to rebuild mentorship pathways in equine practice to sustain the next generation of veterinarians
🌍 From Tufts to Texas, Fairfield to the international stage, Dr. Rossello’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and purpose.
Whether you're a veterinary student, practitioner, or equine enthusiast, this is an inspiring conversation about finding your path, embracing mentorship, and thriving in a demanding but rewarding field.
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