In this episode of Comes a Time, Oteil and Mike are joined by Dr. Jan Pol, veterinarian and star of the hit TV show The Incredible Dr. Pol. To kick off the discussion the three get right into it (literally), as Dr. Pol vividly explains how he knew he wanted to be a veterinarian after helping deliver a litter of pigs at age 12. Throughout the rest of the conversation you’ll hear Dr. Pol tell impassioned stories about healing and understanding different kinds of animals, discuss massive advances in veterinary technology and how sometimes the simplest treatment methods are the most effective, amaze Mike and Oteil over the intelligence of dogs, and much more.  Dr. Pol has been infatuated with animals since he was a boy, growing up on a dairy farm in the Netherlands. He graduated from the prestigious Utrecht University Veterinary program in 1970 and immigrated to the United States in 1971, where he founded Pol Veterinary Services with his wife, Diane. Since 1981 then they have provided quality care for the pets and livestock of over 25,000 clients, and serve as strong advocates for animal education through 4-H and the National Future Farmers of America organization. Dr. Pol has also published a book, called Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow. In 2011, the rest of the world got a chance to see Dr. Pol in action, as The Incredible Dr. Pol debuted on Nat Geo WILD. The show airs in over 100 countries worldwide, and is the #1 show on the network.  This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Comes A Time is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Oteil Burbridge and Mike Finoia. Executive Producers are Christina Collins and RJ Bee. Production, Editing and Mixing by Eric Limarenko and Matt Dwyer. Theme music by Oteil Burbridge. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.comVisit SunsetlakeCBD.com and use the promo code TIME for 20% off premium CBD productsVisit Melophy.com and use the promo code TIME to get 20% off your first lesson with top touring and studio musicians See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.