
It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine
Sara Rae & Gary Marshall, DVM
Welcome to "It Might Get Weird," the podcast where we dive into the journeys of veterinary professionals.
Your hosts are Dr. Gary Marshall and Sara Rae.
Gary has been a veterinarian for more than 35 years. Sara has been a veterinarian for zero years. That's about to change and that's why we're here.
Our main focus will be to follow Sara on adventures as a Washington State University class of 2028 veterinary student. We’ll be along for the ride as she encounters challenges, and celebrates triumphs during her 4 year commitment to become a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
Along the way, we’ll also interview super interesting individuals who have valuable stories to share about their personal and professional journeys.
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S1 : E 33 - Opening that NAVLE Score email with Dr. Nia Powell (Part 1)
It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine
01/21/25 • 40 min
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Dr. Nia Powell Joins Sara and Gary to discuss coping with initially not passing the NAVLE (North American Veterinary Licensing Exam). So many veterinary students are receiving an email this week announcing if they passed this beast of a test or not. Nia provides first hand experience, and maybe some advice, on how to cope with not passing, and with passing. This is an important episode if you took this test recently, or if you know anyone that did. And it's only part 1, so make sure and listen to Episode 34 (Part 2) as well. Thanks for listening.
Dr. Nia Powell on instagram
International Council on Veterinary Assessment (ICVA = NAVLE)
Downloads = 3355, Countries = 32, Cities = 467
Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.
Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weird
Sara Rae @its_sara1231
Disclaimer: Although Dr. Gary Marshall is an officer in the American Veterinary Medical Association; on this podcast, Gary and Sara are speaking on their own behalf, and not on behalf of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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S1 : E8 Let's talk about favorite movies and veterinary school applications.
It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine
07/23/24 • 34 min
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If you are applying for veterinary school now, or thinking about it in the future, this episode should be helpful. If you're not in either of those categories, we hope you'll enjoy listening anyway. We had fun making it. Thanks for listening.
Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.
Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weird
Sara Rae @its_sara1231
Disclaimer: Although Dr. Gary Marshall is an officer in the American Veterinary Medical Association; on this podcast, Gary and Sara are speaking on their own behalf, and not on behalf of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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S1 : E15 - Sara's First Test Week is Coming
It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine
09/10/24 • 39 min
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Even though we struggled to find a time to record this, and didn't have a plan going about what we wanted to talk about, we ended up covering quite a bit of ground and discussing some interesting (and embarrassing for Sara) stuff. We answer "fan mail", get in the mood for fall, discuss what we should call our small contingent of loyal listeners, learn GenZ email etiquette, get a check up on Sara's level of panic 3 weeks in to her first semester of vet school and more.
References:
Dr. Whitney Terrell = @dr.terrellpetvet
Dr. Dave Nicol = Blunt Dissection Podcast = drdavenicol.com
Dr. Brianna Armstrong = Choose People Love Pets Podcast @barmstrongdvm
Too Beautiful to Live Podcast = tbtl.net
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine = vetmed.wsu.edu
Rabies Free Africa = rabiesfreeafrica.vetmed.wsu.edu
As of Sept. 9, 2034 our download count is 1083. These are from 19 countries.
Thanks for listening
Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.
Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weird
Sara Rae @its_sara1231
Disclaimer: Although Dr. Gary Marshall is an officer in the American Veterinary Medical Association; on this podcast, Gary and Sara are speaking on their own behalf, and not on behalf of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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S1 : E16 - Choose your Superpower!
It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine
09/17/24 • 27 min
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Gary finds a corner of the floor in the basement at a hotel conference center outside of Chicago to capture his portion of the audio... and his body regrets that choice. Regardless, Sara and Gary discuss what superpowers they would request if given the opportunity, and have a good conversation about Sara's recent Physiology exam, and upcoming Anatomy exam, and what Gary learns, and who he meets, in Washington DC for his AVMA Board of Directors meeting, and in Chicago for the SAVMA Chapter President's Summit.
Enjoy. And Thanks for listening.
Shout outs in this episode:
Dr. Laci Taylor = @roadtodvm
Dr. Lauren Maxey = @maxey424
Dr. Jessica Hirsch = @disabled.dvm
Dr. Stevie Aitken = @doctorstevie
Dr. Michelle Harcha = leadyourship.com
SAVMA = @studentavma
"Man's Search for Meaning" -Viktor Frankl
National Gallery of Art: Paris 1874 = nga.gov
1282 Downloads, 19 Countries, 266 Cities
Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.
Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weird
Sara Rae @its_sara1231
Disclaimer: Although Dr. Gary Marshall is an officer in the American Veterinary Medical Association; on this podcast, Gary and Sara are speaking on their own behalf, and not on behalf of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
https://itmightgetweird.buzzsprout.com/

S1 : E42 - We Ramble a Bit Epsisode
It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine
03/25/25 • 16 min
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Sara and Gary hadn't talked in a while. They get a bit caught up and share what's been going on. They start out in a bit of a dull mood, but pick up a bit by the end. These times and conversations are all part of the journey that is Vet School and/or a Vet Career. Thanks for listening.
Washington State Veterinary Medical Association
Anjelica Bautista on Instagram
Downloads = 4322, Countries = 37, Cities = 553
(newest countries = Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, Romania and of course, after Episode 42, Saipan is comin' in hot!)
Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.
Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weird
Sara Rae @its_sara1231
Disclaimer: Although Dr. Gary Marshall is an officer in the American Veterinary Medical Association; on this podcast, Gary and Sara are speaking on their own behalf, and not on behalf of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
https://itmightgetweird.buzzsprout.com/

S1 : E 29 - The Finals Episode, and the final episode of 2024... almost, but not quite. (Part 1)
It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine
12/18/24 • 21 min
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Ho, Ho, Ho!! The Holidays are here. Sara survived finals! Gary visits DC. Let's talk about all of it. This will be part 1 of 2. Then we will be taking a week or two off at years end. That will be a good time to catch up on the episodes you've missed. Thanks for listening. We really appreciate you.
Downloads = 2843, Countries = 31, Cities = 399
Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.
Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weird
Sara Rae @its_sara1231
Disclaimer: Although Dr. Gary Marshall is an officer in the American Veterinary Medical Association; on this podcast, Gary and Sara are speaking on their own behalf, and not on behalf of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
https://itmightgetweird.buzzsprout.com/

S1 : E7 "I can neither confirm no deny that I am a Swiftie."
It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine
07/16/24 • 23 min
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In this episode, Gary and Sara cover some random stuff, but don't cover a lot of ground. They record during one of the few really hot days of a Seattle Summer, and you can tell that they are both elated, and a little lackadaisical because of it. No major complaints! The week was absolutely glorious. Vet school starts for Sara in just 4 short weeks. Please enjoy. Thanks for listening.
Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.
Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weird
Sara Rae @its_sara1231
Disclaimer: Although Dr. Gary Marshall is an officer in the American Veterinary Medical Association; on this podcast, Gary and Sara are speaking on their own behalf, and not on behalf of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
https://itmightgetweird.buzzsprout.com/

S1 : E2 - Bell-Bottomed Girls make the rockin' world go 'round!
It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine
06/11/24 • 19 min
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This week we learn what Gary and Sara's favorite decades are. Listen in to find out where Gary is this week.Gary also shares his veterinary origin story. Sara talks about why she decided to submit her vet school application when she did. Enjoy. Thanks for downloading and listening.
Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.
Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weird
Sara Rae @its_sara1231
Disclaimer: Although Dr. Gary Marshall is an officer in the American Veterinary Medical Association; on this podcast, Gary and Sara are speaking on their own behalf, and not on behalf of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
https://itmightgetweird.buzzsprout.com/

S1 : E43 - The High School Romance Episode
It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine
03/31/25 • 25 min
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After Gary was in Davis California to attend SAVMA Symposium, he took a little detour to Folsom California to visit his friends Alysson and Dr. Marcus Dela Cruz, and to finally meet their dog Charlie (a good boye) in person for the first time. They were so gracious to let Gary stay with them, and to record this impromptu interview while there young son was napping. Their story of navigating a long distance relationship and negotiating options to support each other during the vet school years will hopefully resonate with so many that are figuring that out now, living through it now, or who remember their own experience with relationships during vet school. Enjoy and thanks for listening.
Marcus on instagram = @thefriendlyvet
Allyson on instagram = @allyson.joye
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
Episodes = 4415, Countries = 37, Cities = 562
Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.
Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weird
Sara Rae @its_sara1231
Disclaimer: Although Dr. Gary Marshall is an officer in the American Veterinary Medical Association; on this podcast, Gary and Sara are speaking on their own behalf, and not on behalf of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
https://itmightgetweird.buzzsprout.com/

S1 : E 41 - Special Guest Lauren Cabrera edition - before she starts vet school at WSU
It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine
03/18/25 • 37 min
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This should probably be titled, "Wait... You did what?" episode. Or the "Gary seems shell-shocked". Gary is definitely not on his A-game here. It's probably because he had never met his amazing guest Nurse Practioner Lauren Cabrera before he hit the record button for his interview. It could have been because Sara wasn't present this time either. Sara was off the grid for spring break camping along the west coast somewhere (hopefully we'll hear about that soon).
Another reason that Gary was not quite on-point this week is because with each question he asked, he didn't seem to be able to process Lauren's amazing answers fast enough to be able to react and pivot the conversations. You do not want to miss this episode. Lauren's journey to this point - on the verge of starting vet school in the WSU CVM Class of '29 - is quite the ride.
We would truly love your ratings, reviews and pleas use the text link to give us your feedback and to let us know if we should follow up with Lauren once she's in school. Thanks for listening.
Lauren Cabrera on instagram as @future.island.vet
Lauren's Rescue content on instagram @booniesflightproject
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Ready Vet Go - Thanks for the audio support
Downloads = 4154, Countries = 34, Cities = 538
Your ratings, reviews and feedback are always appreciated.
Gary Marshall, DVM @it.might.get.weird
Sara Rae @its_sara1231
Disclaimer: Although Dr. Gary Marshall is an officer in the American Veterinary Medical Association; on this podcast, Gary and Sara are speaking on their own behalf, and not on behalf of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
https://itmightgetweird.buzzsprout.com/
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How many episodes does It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine have?
It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine currently has 46 episodes available.
What topics does It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Podcasts, Education and Veterinary Medicine.
What is the most popular episode on It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine?
The episode title 'S1 : E8 Let's talk about favorite movies and veterinary school applications.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine?
The average episode length on It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine is 29 minutes.
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Episodes of It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine are typically released every 7 days.
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The first episode of It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary Medicine was released on May 31, 2024.
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