From Cold Emails to Congress with Dr. Bailey Goff

From Cold Emails to Congress with Dr. Bailey Goff

From My Veterinary Life by American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

April 9, 2026 · 25 min

About this episode

Dr. Bailey Goff shares her journey from clinician to Congressional Fellow and discusses the intersection of veterinary medicine and public policy.

Dr. Bailey Goff, the current George W. Bishop AVMA Congressional Fellow, is our guest on this week's episode. She discusses her path from aspiring clinician to Congressional Fellow, sharing how she discovered a passion for public policy through conversations, externships, and hands-on experiences beyond traditional practice. She reflects on balancing clinical work with policy training, and how skills from veterinary medicine translate into government and advocacy roles. This episode encourages us to explore diverse career paths, connect with others, and stay open to opportunities that align with their evolving interests. Thank you to our podcast partner CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/ Remember, we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. You can also contact us at MVLpodcast@avma.org. Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Bailey Goff

Topics covered

  • public policy
  • veterinary medicine
  • career paths
  • advocacy
  • Congressional Fellow

Keywords

  • Congressional Fellow
  • public policy
  • veterinary medicine
  • career exploration
  • advocacy

Sponsors

CareCredit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Veterinary Medical Association

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