Ready Vet Go | From Pony Club to Practice: Dr. Natasha Lefkowitz’s Unforgettable Vet Med Journey
Ready Vet Go · Dani Rabwin
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Show Notes
Ever wondered how a Pony Club rider becomes a globe-trotting veterinarian and mentor? 🐎✈️
In this candid Ready Vet Go episode, Dr. Dani Rabwin sits down with Dr. Natasha Lefkowitz to unpack her journey across continents, species, and career pivots:
🌱 Early Passion How Pony Club ignited a lifelong love of animal care
🎓 Vet School Adventures Drum circles in Santa Cruz, Himalayan yak research, and the power of initiative
🚚 Solo Practice Realities Triumphs, mishaps (yes, wrapping a truck around a barn counts!), and the cost of flying solo
🦍 Wild Pivot Three months tracking gorillas in West Africa—and discovering her next calling
🐶 Small Animal Shift Why small-animal medicine felt like “coming home,” and how to leverage your network
🤝 Mentorship Matters How reaching out, giving back, and building relationships fuels growth
Whether you’re a new-grad DVM, a seasoned veterinarian, or dreaming of a career U-turn, Dr. Natasha’s story proves your veterinary degree is a ticket to endless possibilities.
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 Intro & Pony Club Beginnings
02:17 Nepal Yak Research & Vet School Memories
07:25 Solo Practice Wins & Wrecks
16:17 Conservation Veterinary Pivot
23:20 Small Animal Clinic Switch
30:36 Mentorship & Paying It Forward
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