Rowan University's podcast, Rowan On, has launched its second season featuring discussions with influential guests. The inaugural episode presents host Karen Holloway in conversation with Dr. Katie Krebs, an associate professor at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine. They delve into topics such as animal care, the importance of healthy bee colonies, and the education of future veterinarians.
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During the episode recorded at the veterinary medicine building on Rowan's West Campus, Krebs reflects on how her childhood fascination with animals guided her professional journey. She highlights the significance of supporting pet owners alongside caring for their animals, emphasizing compassion and effective communication between veterinary teams and clients.
Listeners gain insights into Rowan’s veterinary medicine program, which aims to produce graduates ready for immediate practice. Krebs discusses the program's commitment to hands-on learning and essential skills like financial literacy and career preparation, in conjunction with the One Health concept. This approach focuses on the interconnections among human, animal, and environmental health.
The episode also features Krebs’ specialization in honeybee medicine, noting her status as one of the few veterinarians dedicated to this area. She shares her enthusiasm for beekeeping and introduces Rowan’s new bee medicine elective.
In addition to academic endeavors, Krebs underscores community outreach initiatives aimed at providing veterinary care to underserved groups and mentions her role as the official veterinarian for the National Dog Show.
Listeners can access this episode of Rowan On, along with all of Season 1, on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Rowan's YouTube channel.