From GP to ER to Exotics: Carving Your Own Path in Veterinary Medicine with Juancho, DVM

In this episode of What’s Up, Doc?, Dr. Katie sits down with Dr. Juan Sebastian Orjuela (Juancho, DVM), emergency veterinarian, content creator, nonprofit co-founder, and community advocate, to explore what it really means to build a meaningful career in veterinary medicine.Juancho shares his journey from veterinary student to ER clinician, how social media became a tool for representation and education, and why visibility matters for underrepresented communities in vet med. He opens up about co-founding the Latinx Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA), the realities of emergency medicine, navigating imposter syndrome, and balancing gold-standard care with compassion and accessibility.The conversation also dives into mentorship, community outreach, exotics, and why veterinary careers don’t have to be linear. From advocating for pet parents in crisis to inspiring the next generation of veterinarians, Juancho reminds us that impact comes in many forms and that veterinarians have more power than they think.Whether you’re a vet student, practicing clinician, or someone passionate about the future of veterinary medicine, this episode is a powerful reminder that your path doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s 💜🔗 Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeLatinx Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA): https://latinxvma.org/Find Dr. Juancho:Instagram & Tiktok: @juancho.dvm