Dr. Renee Schmid: Surprising Veterinary Careers in Vet Toxicology

Send us Fan Mail💡Vet Life Reimagined guest, Dr. Renee Schmid, never thought she would have a career as a veterinary toxicologist with the Pet Poison Helpline® and Safety Call International. She is a proud Kansas State University graduate multiple times over. Becoming a mother had Renee ask what she wanted in her life and career next, so she took some pivots. In 2018, Dr. Schmid became a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (ABT). In 2020, Dr. Schmid became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Toxicology. Dr. Schmid has published a lot of research including research on xylitol toxicity for pets. In this episode, you will learn- The challenges of deciding career transitions- Some fascinating things about xylitol- Behind the scenes of working at the Pet Poison HelplineResources:🐾 Pet Poison Helpline resources for pet owners🐾 Pet Poison Helpline resources for veterinary teams🐾 ToxinTails👩‍⚕️ Renee Schmid on LinkedInThe Animal Health, Nutrition, Technology Innovation (AHNTI) conference will be in Boston on Oct 26-28. Registration closes July 12th, so don't wait. Learn more at AHNTI-US.com and use code VETLIFE10 to save 10% on registration.Support the showMore Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website.Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedInLooking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount. Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast:- Give it a 5-star rating & review- Subscribe on YouTube- Share the episode- Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!