Listening with Dr. Christie Long
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
Episodes
Veterinary medicine has entered its AI era.
Christie brings in two people who have been building this future in real time: Modern Animal’s VP of Engineering, Keith Hackbarth, and VetRec co-founder Kevin Cohen.
Together they get into how AI scribes actually work in the exam room, why adoption has been so fast, what gets better next, and the surprising ways technology might make veterinarians feel more human at work.
CW: This episode mentions pet loss and end-of-life conversations.
In this episode of Listening with Dr. Christie Long, Christie sits down with Adam Greenbaum — longtime Modern Animal member, three-time founder, and the creator of Love, Baxter. After losing his dog Baxter, Adam built a resource for pet families who are navigating senior care, end-of-life decisions, and everything that comes after.
Their conversation cove...
In this episode of Listening with Dr. Christie Long, Christie talks with Dr. Jennifer Denton, Modern Animal’s VP of Medical Operations, about what it actually takes to grow into leadership in veterinary medicine.
They discuss the shift from focusing only on medicine to also leading people. The emotional weight that comes with the role. How therapy helped Denton understand her own patterns and reactions. And what it loo...
In this episode of Listening, Dr. Christie Long sits down with Joe Spector, founder and CEO of Dutch, to talk about what happens when outsiders bring fresh perspective to veterinary medicine.
From his family’s journey from Uzbekistan to the United States, to his early success building Hims and Hers, and now Dutch, Joe has made a career out of challenging the status quo.
Together, he and Dr. Long explore what it means to...
Registered Veterinary Technician Jean-Pierre Amparan joins the podcast for a conversation on growth, leadership, and redefining what it means to be a veterinary nurse.
From starting his career during COVID to becoming a shift lead at Modern Animal’s La Brea clinic, JP shares how authenticity, mentorship, and a love for animals shaped his journey. We dive into RVT career paths, the nurse title debate, and the emerging ...
In this episode of Listening with Dr. Christie Long, I sit down with Dr. Shae Cox, veterinarian, entrepreneur, and co-founder of HonorPet. From failing chemistry three times before vet school to building innovative models of hospice, palliative care, and aftercare, Shae’s journey shows how unconventional paths can reshape veterinary medicine. We talk about entrepreneurship in vetmed, the ongoing debate over telehealth...
Dr. Christie Long sits down with her longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Kathy Burnell, for a candid conversation about the highs and lows of life in veterinary medicine. From navigating vet school and surviving the challenges of COVID-19, to building PupLid—a product born from her own dog’s needs—Kathy shares stories that blend resilience, empathy, and innovation. She also reflects on how her personal journey with can...
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bob Murtaugh, someone who’s done just about everything in veterinary medicine. From starting out as a 15-year-old kennel attendant to becoming a double-boarded specialist in emergency and critical care, Bob’s career is nothing short of inspiring. We talk about what true leadership in our profession looks like, why he’s helping launch Rocky Vista University College of Veterinary Med...
In Part 2 of her conversation with Dr. Peter Bowie, veterinarian, practice owner, and incoming president of the California Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. Christie Long dives deeper into the future of veterinary medicine. They discuss the evolving role of leadership, the promise and pitfalls of AI, and why building community matters more than ever. Dr. Bowie shares personal stories, industry insights, and a hopefu...
Dr. Christie Long sits down with Dr. Peter Bowie, president of the California Veterinary Medical Association, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, community, and the evolving future of veterinary medicine.
From practice ownership to policy influence, Dr. Bowie shares his unique journey and why he still finds so much joy in the profession. They explore the challenges of access to care, the promise of telemed...
Veterinarian Jeanine Au, DVM, joins Dr. Christie Long to talk about building a career on your own terms, from working with the CDC rescuing 30 lab beagles, to writing international health certificates for celebrity pets. They discuss mentorship, unconventional vet paths, and the importance of networking early in veterinary school.
Follow Dr. Long on IG: @dr.christielong
Follow Modern Animal on IG: @ModernAnimal
Veterinary medicine may look different around the world, but one thing stays the same: veterinarians are some of the most compassionate, curious, and resilient people out there. In this episode, Dr. Meline Joaris shares her journey from practicing abroad to finding her footing in the U.S., and how virtual care has empowered her to build stronger connections with clients. We talk mentorship, cultural shifts in VetMed, ...
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 Dr. Long on IG: @dr.christielong
Follow Modern Animal on IG: @ModernAnimal
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Wanna work at Modern Animal?: jobs.modernanimal.com
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 veterin...
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