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.
Behind the Stethoscope
Mistakes, Growth, and Grace as a ER Veterinarian
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In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, I’m talking openly about mistakes—the ones I’ve made as a new grad ER veterinarian, the lessons they taught me, and why mistakes don’t mean you’re failing.
Vet medicine is high-pressure, emotional, and fast-paced—especially in the ER. As a new grad, mistakes can feel heavy, isolating, and overwhelming. But the truth is: mistakes are part of learning, growth, and becoming the doctor you’re meant to be.
In this episode, we talk about:
-Why mistakes happen (especially as a new grad)
-The emotional weight of making them
-How mistakes can actually make you a better veterinarian
-Giving yourself grace while you’re still learning
If you’re a vet student, new grad, or anyone in medicine who feels like they should “know everything by now”—this episode is for you. You are not alone, and you are exactly where you need to be.
Listen, reflect, and remind yourself that growth doesn’t come without mistakes.