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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Episodes
11 episodes
Jumping Over the Garden Wall: Dutch’s Joe Spector and the Case for Letting New Voices Into Veterinary Medicine
In this episode of Listening, Dr. Christie Long sits down with Joe Spector, founder and CEO of Dutch, to talk about what happens when outsiders bring fresh perspective to veterinary medicine.From his family’s journ...
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Episode 11
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The Future of Veterinary Nurses with Jean-Pierre Amparan, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician Jean-Pierre Amparan joins the podcast for a conversation on growth, leadership, and redefining what it means to be a veterinary nurse. From starting his career during COVID to becoming a shift...
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Episode 10
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50:57
Reimagining Veterinary Care with Dr. Shae Cox
In this episode of Listening with Dr. Christie Long, I sit down with Dr. Shae Cox, veterinarian, entrepreneur, and co-founder of HonorPet. From failing chemistry three times before vet school to building innovative models of hospice, p...
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Episode 9
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1:00:33
Innovation, Empathy, and the Joy of Practice with Dr. Kathy Burnell
Dr. Christie Long sits down with her longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Kathy Burnell, for a candid conversation about the highs and lows of life in veterinary medicine. From navigating vet school and surviving the challenges of COVID-19, to bu...
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Episode 8
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56:31
Building the Future of VetMed with Dr. Bob Murtaugh
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bob Murtaugh, someone who’s done just about everything in veterinary medicine. From starting out as a 15-year-old kennel attendant to becoming a double-boarded specialist in emergency and critical care, Bob’...
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Episode 7
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49:52
Part 2: The State of the Profession with Dr. Peter Bowie, CVMA President
In Part 2 of her conversation with Dr. Peter Bowie, veterinarian, practice owner, and incoming president of the California Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. Christie Long dives deeper into the future of veterinary medicine. They discuss the e...
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Episode 6
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27:37
Part 1: The State of the Profession with Dr. Peter Bowie, CVMA President
Dr. Christie Long sits down with Dr. Peter Bowie, president of the California Veterinary Medical Association, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, community, and the evolving future of veterinary medicine. From practice o...
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Episode 5
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26:40
On Her Own Terms with Dr. Jeanine Au
Veterinarian Jeanine Au, DVM, joins Dr. Christie Long to talk about building a career on your own terms, from working with the CDC rescuing 30 lab beagles, to writing international health certificates for celebrity pets. They discuss mentorship...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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53:57
Where the Work Finds You with Dr. Meline Joaris
Veterinary medicine may look different around the world, but one thing stays the same: veterinarians are some of the most compassionate, curious, and resilient people out there. In this episode, Dr. Meline Joaris shares her journey from practic...
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Episode 3
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51:17
The Vet Who Used to Make Video Games with Dr. Steven Brookenthal
Dr. Christie Long chats with Dr. Steven Brookenthal about his leap from software engineering to vet med. They cover tech, teamwork, AI, mentorship, and becoming a leader when you least expect it.
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Episode 2
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48:28
The Irony of What I'm About to Say
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 ayahuasc...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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