A Walk on the Wild Side: A Veterinary Podcast

A Walk on the Wild Side is a podcast designed to educate veterinary professionals and other animal lovers on all things involving wildlife, zoo, aquatic, and zoological companion animals. Tune in as host Dr. Kyle Kansman, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Certified Aquatic Veterinarian, interviews veterinary professionals and other experts in the zoo, zoological companion animal, aquatic, and wildlife field. Also enjoy listening to the podcast's special segment "The Couch Conversations", where Kyle is joined by best friend and colleague, Dr. Maddie Chilcote, as they dissect the topics discussed in the interviews, talk about navigating veterinary school and getting your foot in the door in this field, and much more! AND enjoy the podcast's short segments "Speak Up for a Species", where Kyle and Maddie share facts about a specific species and highlight diseases or threats they face and what we all can do to help! Show us some love on Instagram (@walkonthewildside_vetpodcast) and like us on Facebook for continual info on episodes, animal health, and special content! Website: https://awalkonthewildsideaveterinarypodcast.com/

Host

Kyle Kansman, DVM, CertAqV

Kyle is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) graduate from Michigan State University, a Certified Aquatic Veterinarian (CertAqV), and a current veterinary intern at SeaWorld San Diego. Kyle is the founder of the podcast, host of the interview episodes, and co-host of the special segments "The Couch Conversations" & "Speak Up for a Species". His goal is to become a diplomate in the American College of Zoological Medicine and have a career at a zoo or aquarium with a diverse collection and an emphasis on research, education, and wildlife rehabilitation. Kyle's second passion is teaching, in which he hopes that the podcast's unique platform provides opportunities for veterinary professionals to learn and grow as well provides an opportunity for Kyle to mentor veterinary students to help them find their voice and develop their knowledge.