Author Archives: jollenl

Dr. Ameet Singh joins us on the most recent Veterinary Surgery Podcast, discussing an article about folded flap palatoplasty and traditional staphylectomy techniques published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Veterinary Medicine Career Discussion Jolle and Ameet discussed their paths into veterinary medicine, with Ameet explaining how his father’s work as aContinue reading “Folded flap or Traditional? That is the question!”

I was lucky enough to attend the AVMA Convention 2026 in Anaheim, California, a city known for a few things, and yes, Disney is one of them (though I’ll admit I never made it past the parking lot). One of the things I got to do there was host a full day dedicated to podcasts:Continue reading “AVMA Convention in Anaheim California”

While waiting for my flight, I began my usual gate-area treasure hunt: finding a good seat that wasn’t already claimed by… luggage. Apparently, blocking open seats with bags — once a COVID-era social distancing hack — has now become the unofficial sport of post-pandemic travel. I maneuvered through this obstacle course of Samsonites and suspiciousContinue reading “Toronto”

This morning I woke up early in Washington, D.C., where I’m attending the 2025 AVMA Convention. After a stretch of back-to-back meetings and what feels like months away from home, I needed a little time to breathe. So I took a sunrise stroll down the National Mall—from the Capitol to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial—soakingContinue reading “Coachella can wait!”

He has to drag himself out of bed at 3:30 am every morning to get to the Navy base on Coronado Island—right around the same time I’m power-walking along the beach at 6 am, pretending it’s for exercise and not just an excuse to procrastinate before my company’s week-long meeting. The sun is just wakingContinue reading “San Diego”