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Listening with Dr. Christie Long

Listening with Dr. Christie Long

By: Modern Animal
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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.


Follow Modern Animal on social:


IG: @ModernAnimal


Follow Christie on social:


IG: @dr.christielong



© 2025 Listening with Dr. Christie Long
Episodes
  • The Vet Who Used to Make Video Games with Dr. Steven Brookenthal

    The Vet Who Used to Make Video Games with Dr. Steven Brookenthal
    Jul 8 2025

    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.

    Follow Christie on IG: @dr.christielong

    Follow Modern Animal on IG: @ModernAnimal

    Wanna work at Modern Animal?: jobs.modernanimal.com
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    48 mins
  • The Irony of What I'm About to Say

    The Irony of What I'm About to Say
    Jun 30 2025

    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 ayahuasca in the Amazon, a pink letters on a Himalayan cliffside, and what it really means to be called to heal. If you’ve ever questioned your career path or wanted a more human take on veterinary medicine, this one’s for you.

    Follow Christie on IG: @dr.christielong

    Follow Modern Animal on IG: @ModernAnimal

    Wanna work at Modern Animal?: jobs.modernanimal.com
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    18 mins

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