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VetaHumanz Live!

VetaHumanz Live!

By: Purdue Veterinary Medicine
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The VetaHumanz Live! Podcast gives you insider information on League of VetaHumanz veterinary superheroes. VetaHumanz develop superpowers after overcoming extraordinary challenges in school, work, and life. The League of VetaHumanz aims to create an inspiring, reltable, and unified veterinary profession, supporting each other and future VetaHumanz.VetaHumanz Live! is hosted by PINK PHOENIX, Dr. Sandy San Miguel, a veterinary educator. VetaHumanz Live! is a production of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and is supported by the Science and Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program of the NIGMS of the NIH. Enjoy the show, make sure to visit us at https://www.VetaHumanz.org, and as always, Use Your Powers For Good!

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Episodes
  • Episode 67: “Use your powers for good and keep pushing forward." CELESTIAL SERAPH, Nailah Smith
    Jul 8 2026

    Summary

    Join us as we follow CELESTIAL SERAPH, aka Nailah Smith, a veterinary student, sharing her winter break, upcoming study abroad in Central Europe focusing on exotic animal medicine, her semester progress, and goals including her black belt test. Gain insights into veterinary education, balancing personal goals, and planning for future adventures

    Keywords VetaHumanz, Veterinary Student, Exotic Animal Medicine, Study Abroad, Veterinary Education, Black Belt, Semester Goals

    Takeaways

    • Winter break activities and relaxation
    • Study abroad in Central Europe focusing on exotic animals
    • Semester progress and exams in veterinary school
    • Goals for black belt testing and personal development
    • Use of learning objectives and study strategies in vet school

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to VetaHumanz Live

    01:30 Winter Break Reflections and Future Plans

    03:45 Current Semester Challenges and Class Experiences

    06:22 Setting Goals for the New Semester

    09:07 Study Strategies and Staying on Track

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    11 mins
  • Episode 66: Seeing Real Situations in Vet School AMANDACONDA, Amanda Mills
    Jul 1 2026

    Summary

    Join us as we follow Amandaconda, Amanda Mills, a veterinary student, sharing her journey through vet school, her study habits, favorite classes, and practical lab experiences. Discover tips for balancing self-care, effective studying, and hands-on skills in veterinary education.

    Keywords VetaHumanz, veterinary college, Vet school, veterinary student, study tips, lab skills, self-care, veterinary education, veterinary exams, clinical skills, semester update

    Takeaways

    • Vet school semester update
    • Study habits and exam preparation
    • Favorite and least favorite classes
    • Practical lab experiences and skills
    • Goals for the new semester and self-care

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to the Journey

    02:14 Winter Break Reflections and Semester Kickoff

    05:04 Classes and Study Habits

    06:40 Hands-On Learning Experiences

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    7 mins
  • Episode 65: Second Year! Celestial Seraph, Nailah Smith
    Dec 10 2025

    Show Notes:

    Summary In this episode of VetaHumanz Live, host Victoria Menendez interviews Nailah Smith, a veterinary student, about her experiences during the summer and the current semester. Nailah shares her challenges with exam scheduling, her favorite classes, and her evolving study habits. She also discusses the importance of personal care amidst a demanding academic schedule and her aspirations for the future, including plans for winter break and Taekwondo training.

    Keywords VetaHumanz, Veterinary Medicine, Student Life, Study Strategies, Personal Care, Class Challenges, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Learning Techniques, Time Management, Veterinary Education

    Takeaways

    • Nailah had a productive summer working in the ER.
    • She is balancing interests in ER and anesthesia for her future career.
    • The current semester has been challenging due to exam scheduling.
    • Nailah enjoys pharmacology and parasitology classes.
    • Memorization is a key focus in her studies this semester.
    • She has adapted her study habits by making tables and using Notebook LM.
    • Personal care is a struggle due to academic pressures.
    • Nailah has not been able to practice Taekwondo this semester.
    • She plans to take a break during winter and recharge for summer.
    • Nailah is determined to test for her black belt in March.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Summer Reflections

    01:44 Navigating Second Year Challenges

    03:42 Study Habits and Learning Strategies

    08:12 Personal Care and Balancing Life

    11:43 Looking Forward to Winter Break

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    12 mins
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