My Veterinary Life

Inspiring stories from colleagues across the veterinary profession.

Author: American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Tune in for inspiring stories from your colleagues across the profession. Youll hear from guest veterinarians about the journeys, challenges and often hilarious anecdotes that got them to where they are today. Come away with a fresh look at our veterinary community and a renewed excitement to embrace your veterinary journey. Hosted by Drs. Marci Kirk and Annie Chavent.
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Genres: Business, Careers, Science

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Finding Your Path(ology) with Dr. Olivia Patania
Thursday, 16 April, 2026

Dr. Olivia Patania, a Senior Investigative Pathologist at StageBio and a Consulting Hepatobiliary Pathologist at Texas A&M University, is our guest on this week's episode. She discusses her training through vet school, residency, and PhD, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, research experience, and aligning career decisions with long-term goals. The way Dr. Patania lives her own advice to "make time for the things you're passionate about" with consulting and volunteering with the American College of Veterinary Pathologists is an inspiration for us all. You won't want to miss this episode!Thank you to our podcast partner CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/Remember, we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. You can also contact us at MVLpodcast@avma.org.Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast