The Vet Files

Ever wondered how the One Big Beautiful Bill could affect your journey through vet school or pre-vet studies? 🐾 In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rebecca Mears from VIN to unpack the bill’s key points, implications for students, and how future veterinarians can navigate these changes.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How the bill impacts pre-vet and vet studentsKey policy changes every student should knowPractical advice for staying ahead in your studies and careerWhether you’re just starting your pre-vet journey or already in vet school, this conversation breaks down policy into simple, actionable insights.🎧 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on all episodes!#VetStudents #PreVet #OneBigBeautifulBill #VIN #VetPolicy #FutureVets #VetSchoolLife

Honeybees are more than just pollinators—they’re patients. In this episode of The Vet Files, we open the case on honeybee veterinary medicine: how veterinarians are stepping into the apiary, what makes bee medicine unique, and why the health of a colony matters for agriculture, ecosystems, and beyond. From veterinary feed directives to hands-on hive care, we uncover the growing role of vets in protecting pollinators. We are joined by Breven Stark from University of Illinois- Urbana Champaign!

Applying to vet school? Feeling overwhelmed by VMCAS? We’ve been there — and we’ve got your back. In File #004, we break down the entire Veterinary Medical College Application Service process: from personal statements to experience hours, evaluations to school selections. You'll get real talk, timeline tips, and the inside scoop they don’t put in the instructions. Whether you're a first-time applicant or reapplying with a mission, this episode is your roadmap to surviving (and thriving through) the VMCAS chaos.

In this episode, we expose notorious freeloaders that have mastered the art of parasitism in animals — some with the power to cross into human lives. From the segmented sprawl of Moniezia expansa in young ruminants to the stubborn persistence of Parascaris equorum in foals, we unravel how these internal invaders thrive at the expense of their hosts. Then, we head to the canine world, where Ancylostoma caninum (hookworm) and Toxocara canis (roundworm) reveal a darker zoonotic side — one that can affect humans, especially the young and immunocompromised.

What is holistic veterinary medicine, really — and does it work? In this episode, we give a quick, clear breakdown of holistic approaches in animal care, then walk you through compelling case studies where alternative therapies like acupuncture, herbal medicine, and more played a key role in healing. Whether you're curious, cautious, or considering it for your own practice, this episode lays it all out with real cases and real results.