Behind the Stethoscope
Behind the Stethoscope takes you into the real world of veterinary medicine — beyond appointments and surgeries, beyond the textbooks. Hosted by a new grad veterinarian, we explore the triumphs, the challenges, and all the moments that make this career unforgettable.
From first-day jitters to heartwarming cases, from friendships to lessons learned, this podcast gives you a front-row seat to life behind the stethoscope — honest, unfiltered, and full of heart. Whether you’re a vet student, early-career vet, or just curious about life in the vet world, this is your backstage pass to the profession I love so much.
Episodes
18 episodes
From Clock in to Clock out: What 12 Hours as an ER Veterinarian Looks Like
What does a 12-hour shift as an emergency veterinarian actually look like?In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, I take you behind the scenes of a typical day working in a busy veterinary emergency room.From the ...
Let's Hit the Reset Button
In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, I share how stepping away from my normal routine helped me realize the importance of hitting the reset button. We talk about what it means to feel out of alignment, how to recognize when you'r...
A New Grad Vet School Journey (Part 2) | Interview with Dr. Stephenie Severson
In Part 2 of this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, Dr. Elizabeth Brann continues the conversation with Dr. Stephenie Severson as they dive deeper into the realities of veterinary school, clinics, and transitioning into life after gra...
A New Grad Vet School Journey (Part 1) | Interview with Dr. Stephenie Severson
In Part 1 of this two-part interview on Behind the Stethoscope, Dr. Elizabeth Brann sits down with her former roommate and close friend, Dr. Stephenie Severson, as she prepares to graduate from Kansas State University College of Veteri...
Mentorship: The People Who Shape Your Career
In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, Dr. Elizabeth Brann dives into the importance of mentorship—both in veterinary medicine and beyond.From her experience as a kennel tech and ER technician to now practicing as an emergen...
Grit & Resilience: The Long Road No One Talks About
In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, Dr. Elizabeth Brann dives into the reality of grit and resilience in veterinary medicine—and why this career requires more than just passion.From the long road of getting into ve...
You Are Exactly Where You Need to Be (Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It)
If you’ve been feeling behind, stuck, or questioning if you’re on the right path—this episode is for you.In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, we’re talking about the pressure to “get it right” and the reality that there is...
The Lighter Side of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary medicine can be intense… but sometimes it’s just straight up ridiculous.In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, I’m sharing the lighter side of vet med—from the funniest things pet owners say to ER cases tha...
Choosing Gratitude Even on the Hard Days
In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, Dr. Elizabeth Brann dives into what gratitude looks like-- especially on the hard days.Because gratitude isn’t always easy. It’s not something you automatically feel after a long overni...
What ER Vets Wish Every Pet Owner Knew
In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, Dr. Elizabeth Brann shares advice every pet owner should know about veterinary emergencies.As an emergency veterinarian, Dr. Brann sees pets and their owners during some of the most stres...
Betting on Yourself (Even When It’s Scary)
Betting on yourself sounds bold and confident… but in reality it often feels uncomfortable, uncertain, and a little scary.In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, Dr. Elizabeth Brann talks about what it really means to bet on ...
Ashes vs. Anxiety within the ER: Where Faith Meets Medicine
In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, I’m sharing something deeply personal — what it looks like to practice as an ER veterinarian while living out my Catholic faith.The week after Ash Wednesday always brings reflection. As...
Inside the Life of an ER Vet with Dr. Hannah Hoose: It's Okay to Change Your Mind (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Elizabeth Brann and Dr. Hannah Hoose dive into the decision to step away from emergency medicine — and the emotions that came with it.Dr. Hoose opens up about recognizing when ER was no l...
Inside the Life of an ER Vet with Dr. Hannah Hoose: Passion, Pressure, and Mental Health (Part 1)
In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, host Dr. Elizabeth Brann sits down with fellow veterinarian Dr. Hannah Hoose for an honest conversation about her journey into emergency medicine.Dr. Hoose shares her path...
The Things I Learned After Graduation
Vet school taught me the medicine.But clinics taught me everything else.In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, I’m sharing the lessons vet school didn’t fully prepare me for — the ones you only learn once you’re in the cli...