The PawCast: Recent Episodes
NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine
NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine hosts Amy Snyder, DVM, MBA, Amanda Bates, M.ED, MBA, and Andrew Rotz, CFP, CCFC offer practical and experiential advice on the veterinary profession. Tune in as they discuss career development, personal finance, and the business of veterinary medicine.
Laura Castro, CVM Director of Counseling Services, talks with Soo Uhm, Registered Dietician and Licensed Nutritionist at NC State University's Campus Health about common disordered eating behaviors seen among the vet med population. They also discuss practical, affordable, and realistic ways people in the profession can make food-related decisions for more sustainable energy.
Join Dr. Amy Snyder, and counselors Laura Castro and Matt Bishop to talk about perfectionism. Learn about ways in which this phenomenon affects us personally and professionally, and ways we can combat it.
The Counseling Services team discusses obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental health condition that impacts members of our community more often than we might think. Laura and Matt answer questions related to what OCD is (and what it is not), how it impacts individuals in veterinary medicine, and what treatment can look like. For more information on obsessive compulsive disorder or to find professional help for this condition, please visit iocdf.org. The book referenced in this episode is titled The Man Who Couldn’t Stop: OCD and the True Story of a Life Lost in Thought by David Adam.
The team reviews recent student loan changes made by President Biden and the Dept. of Education. Andrew discusses what it means from a financial planning perspective and how to decide if your plan should change as a result.
The team discusses what a recession is and what it means for individuals, the economy, and the veterinary industry. They also discuss ways to prepare in case a recession impacts you personally and/or professionally.
What you need to know about buying into a practice with our guest, Jeff Sanford, Director of Financial Literacy and Practice Outreach at UGA
Hosts Andrew and Amanda discuss the hiring trends that occured with the Class of 2020 from both an NC State and a national perspective.
Enjoy a conversation regarding current economic conditions and what economists will be monitoring going forward. Learn how the veterinary industry has been impacted by COVID-19 and hear some ideas for how practices and veterinarians can adapt to make the industry stronger and more robust. Innovation is key!
Interview with Nikkiya White, DVM Admissions, to understand scholarship and loans processes, and how to work with Student Services and NCSU Financial Aid Office
Given the recent climate surrounding racial justice and inequity, we discuss the experiences of 2019 CVM graduate, Dr. Samantha Gordon, on being an early veterinary medicine professional as a woman of color
Tips on how to navigate through virtual meetings and interviews with a potential employer
What to expect in the first fully online career fair. To be held Saturday September 26, 2020. Visit https://cvm.ncsu.edu/career-services/ for more information and registering.
The PawCast hosts, Amy and Amanda, interview Dr. Andy Roark for his prospective on how COVID-19 is impacting the Veterinary Industry
Andrew, Amanda, and Amy review CARES Act highlights and how they affect student loan borrowers. Additional resources to consult with questions about personal situations.
The Covid-19 pandemic is at the forefront of everyone's minds currently. This episode focuses on how to manage the job process, find professional opportunities and build networking skills while in physical isolation.
Hosts Andrew, Amanda, and Amy present common examples and scenarios of veterinarians managing multiple jobs.
Hosts Amy, Andrew, and Amanda offer advice for students and post-graduates on making wise decisions should they find themselves with additional money.
Hosts Andrew Rotz and Amanda Bates explore aspects of renting vs buying a home. Topics include breakevens, no closing cost mortgages, down-payments, PMI, and home area knowledge.
Hosts Andrew Rotz and Amanda Bates discus what to consider when asking for compensation as a new veterinary medicine graduate.
Hosts Andrew and Amanda discuss diversification, efficient market hypothesis, and considerations for building a portfolio.
Hosts Andrew Rotz and Amanda Bates help students tactfully manage multiple job offers as a recent graduate of the college of veterinary medicine.
Hosts Amy Snyder and Andrew Rotz discuss tips for balancing work and family with guests Laura Castro and Rebecca Mahar
NCSU CVM 2019 alum, Dr. Leslie Cooper joins The PawCast to reflect on her experiences as a Vet Student and give some insight on what's important to consider as a senior student on the job hunt.
Host Andrew Rotz, CFP CCFC leads the discussion of Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, CD's, and ETF's
The AVMA Economic Summit is an annual event gathering the AVMA economic team, veterinary professionals, educators in academia, and industry executives together to discuss current research and trend in economic sustainability of the veterinary profession. Host discuss this years event and how what they learned may impact your veterinary career
Hosts discuss how to navigate the a career fair and get the most out of the experience!
Guest Dr. Lizette Hardie, Department Head, Clinical Sciences at NC State shares her insight and advice for navigating a career in academia
Learn how to strategically plan and carry out student loan repayment with Andrew Rotz, CFP CCFC.
Guest Pam Gerace, Director and Staff Attorney in Student Legal Services, discusses all the ways her office assists students. From disputes with landlords to contracts to handling traffic violations, they are here to help you!
Hosts discuss NC State's first ever Animal Health Hackathon! What it is, when it is, and how to get involved.
Host Andrew Rotz discusses the basics of student loans - how much to take out, disbursement options, and what to do if took out too much or too little
Guest speaker Dr. Andy Stringer, Director of Global Health Education at the college, discusses career opportunities in Global Health
CFP Andrew Rotz provides helpful info and tips on how to establish good financial habits at the start of your career.
Taxes are due April 15th! Just in time, host Andrew Rotz, CFP has some quick tips for filing!
The PawCast hosts explore the importance of networking and how to cultivate professional relationships.
Discussion of the implications of ghosting during the job search process and how to handle difficult conversations with employers.
Hosts discuss the 'typical' employment benefits veterinarians encounter in an employment agreement.
Hosts explore typical compensation methods for veterinarians. Including base salary, salary plus production based pay, and production only pay.
Hosts discuss what not to say during an interview and how to handle inappropriate interview questions.
Tips on the interview process from host Amanda Bates, Director of Career Services at NC State. Learn how to prepare for interviews and tips for answering interview questions.
Introduction to podcast host Amanda Bates, Andrew Rotz and Amy Snyder. Host discusses how they support DVM students and what services they offer.