Listening with Dr. Christie Long
Listening with Dr. Christie Long is a podcast that goes beyond the exam room to explore the human side of veterinary medicine. Hosted by Dr. Christie Long, Chief Medical Officer at Modern Animal, the show features candid conversations with veterinary professionals from within Modern Animal and beyond who are shaping the future of the field.
From second-career pivots to the realities of virtual care and the emotional labor behind clinical work, each episode offers an honest, heartfelt look at what it means to build a meaningful career in veterinary medicine today.
The podcast aims to celebrate the people behind the profession, while sparking thoughtful dialogue around the opportunities facing veterinary medicine in 2025 and beyond.
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Listening with Dr. Christie Long
The Irony of What I'm About to Say
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In this premiere episode of Listening with Dr. Christie Long, Christie shares the winding path that led her from a career in software engineering to becoming a veterinarian and eventually helping build Modern Animal. She talks ayahuasca in the Amazon, a pink letters on a Himalayan cliffside, and what it really means to be called to heal. If you’ve ever questioned your career path or wanted a more human take on veterinary medicine, this one’s for you.
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