Welcome back to Just Vetting, the podcast where we go beyond the exam room to explore the real stories behind veterinary careers, business ownership, and leadership in animal health.
In today’s episode, host Peter Tanella, Esq. sits down with Dr. Cricket Russillo, a renowned equine sports medicine veterinarian and practice owner, whose journey into veterinary medicine was anything but traditional.
In this episode, Cricket shares: – How a late discovery of veterinary medicine changed her career path – Transitioning from wildlife interests to elite equine sports practice – The importance of mentorship and why it’s missing in the profession – Her experience serving as a U.S. Equestrian Team Veterinarian on the international stage – The leap to starting her own practice and what it really takes to become a veterinary entrepreneur
💬 Cricket’s story proves that there’s no “one path” in veterinary medicine — and that passion, resilience, and mentorship can redefine what success looks like in this field.
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