Podcasts about vet tech

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-ticketsWelcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Heberle, CVT, VTS-H Dentistry,Senior Manager of Clinical Services at Midmark Corporation, to talk about why so many veterinary teams feel overwhelmed even when they love the medicine, the workflow mistakes clinics don't even realize they're making, technician underutilization in anesthesia and dentistry, and so much more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtableInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtableTimestamps:00:00 Intro02:05 Introducing Danielle & Her Journey09:44 Industry Patterns and Burnout13:11 AAHA's Stay, Please Study16:57 Best Dentistry Workflow22:24 Overcoming Resistance to Standardized Care29:38 Client Compliance & Preventive Care34:15 Optimizing Clinic Physical Design41:02 Preventing Anesthesia Mistakes49:13 Midmark's Training Academy54:14 Real-Life Anesthesia Simulation01:01:55 The Future of Veterinary Dentistry01:11:33 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-ticketsWelcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss a follow up regarding the veterinary medication laws in Finland, cat to human transmission of Avian Influenza, Dr. Duckwall's case of the lost needle, and so much more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtableInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtableTimestamps: 00:00 Intro08:32 Follow Up: Medication Laws in Finland14:35 Pits and Peaks20:27 Cat to Human Transmission of Avian Influenza23:29 Horse Injury Detection System26:40 Tales from the Trenches28:50 Cases: The Lost Needle34:33 The Fat Splenic Mass40:58 Listener Inquiry: The Reality of Rabies Testing48:51 Outro 

Have you ever considered leaving vet med?  Like actually leaving the field completely?  Tune in to hear our thoughts on this topic and our perspective on our  most recent episodes with two veterinary technicians that did just that. Also - what's your car's name?

This week on the Veterinary Viewfinder, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, talk with Michelle Crew, a credentialed LVT and the entrepreneur behind The Mobile Vet Tech, about building a career outside the traditional clinic setting. After losing what she thought was her “unicorn job” during COVID, Michelle began offering in-home services such as nail trims and anal gland expression, and found a new way to support pets, clients, and other veterinary professionals. Michelle shares what she has learned about starting slowly, setting client boundaries, staying safe on house calls, protecting mental health, and redefining what it means to work “at the top of your license.” The conversation also highlights her work helping other veterinary technicians through TikTok, The Unattached Facebook group, and Endless Journeys: The Vet Tech Odyssey Podcast. For vet techs, assistants, practice managers, and veterinarians, this episode offers a practical, encouraging look at entrepreneurship, alternative career paths, and the many ways credentialed professionals can make an impact. #VeterinaryMedicine #VetTechLife #CredentialedVetTech #MobileVetTech #VeterinaryViewfinder

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Buy your tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-ticketsSaddle up for The Veterinary Roundtable LIVE at Cannery Hall — the ultimate western-themed night out for veterinary professionals at WVC Nashville 2026! Hosted by Dr. Adam Christman with special guests Sarah Parsons and Walter Brown, this one-of-a-kind live experience brings together everything you love about the veterinary community: laughs, hot topics, friendly competition, cocktails, and unforgettable moments with your clinic crew.Expect a high-energy evening featuring:A LIVE Veterinary Roundtable podcast episodeAn interactive game show packed with surprisesFree food and veterinary-themed cocktailsThousands of dollars in prizes and giveawaysDust off your boots, grab your cowboy hat, and join us at Cannery Hall for a night of connection, celebration, and pure veterinary chaos in the best way possible.This event is proudly sponsored by Solensia™, Librela™, CoVet, Midmark, Stryker, and The Farmer's Dog.

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss HomewardVet closing it's doors, a gruesome dog bite tale from the trench, unique friction between two staff members in a clinic, and more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtableInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtableTimestamps 00:00 Intro01:14 Pits and Peaks10:13 Homeward Vet Closes15:11 Tales from the Trenches22:48 Case Collections35:10 Listener Inquiries43:21 Outro 

Caffeinators, to finish our Mental Health Awareness Month series, we finally connected with Tosha Zimmerman! We were working on having Tosha as a guest a few years ago but she lost her job and she moved into a different field. We've wanted to talk to her for a long time, and time was right to talk about looking for work in another field, and transferability of skills and all that was the focus for our series! And what a great conversation through all of that. Many of us have peaked over the fence at other professions but often think none of our skills are transferrable, or we'll have to start at the bottom, or nobody will hire us. News flash: Many of are skills transfer quite well, we can be trained to do anything, some professions bottom of the totem pole is higher than our top, and we're hirable. So, if you find yourself thinking it's time to move on from this career, this episode is a must-listen. Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

Caffeinators, if you've been following us for a while, you may remember an episode from FIVE years ago with April F. Bays. Well, she has left the profession, and we focus this episode on the why and the what now. We've long avoided this topic because we didn't want to be seen as "encouraging" people to leave the field. But for some, that may be the last option to save their sanity. We see lots of discussion surrounding the ideas that "you'll have to start at the bottom" or "none of my skills are transferrable", etc. Some of that may be correct, some not so much. You were trained once, and you can be again. AND, the top of our field may just be entry level somewhere else. Tune in with an open mind and let us know what you think!  Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

Caffeinators, get in-we're going to the land down under! For this episode, we headed all the way to Sydney, Australia to chat with Melissa Shoard! Melissa is a VTS(ECC) with a whole bunch of other credentials that we asked her to explain. We chatted about education and credentialing in Australia, her work with the VNCA, her podcast that she records, and so much more! This was such a fun episode, you definitely want to check it out. These stories from our colleagues around the world are not to be missed. Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss a new kind of bladder stone in pets, TWO tales from the trenches, whether they prefer ear or rectal thermometers, and more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Timestamps00:00 Intro07:35 Pits and Peaks14:06 Increase in Bladder Stones19:42 Tales from the Trenches27:36 Case Collections37:34 Sedating Aggressive and Older Dogs43:14 Working At An Understaffed and Overworked Clinic47:43 Ear vs Rectal Thermometers51:34 Outro

Caffeinators, get in we're going to Budapest! You know we love to talk about veterinary medicine around the world. At our last staff meeting, we went through the AVECCTN membership list and reached out to everyone that works in a country we hadn't featured yet. Miklós Róth from Hungary was the first to write back and what a fun conversation this is. We talked about what vet med looks like in Hungary, his mentor who is the lone specialist veterinarian in the country, lack of formal education, all of it. Miki shared with us how he built his knowledge and skills base by traveling to other countries to learn, and also how he discovered becoming a VTS and what that process looked like and the difficulties he encountered-spoiler alert, he wrote 75 CASE REPORTS. You've got to hear his story! Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

In this episode, Dr. Ernie Ward talks with co-host Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, about the launch of the American Association of Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (AACVT.org), a new organization she co-founded with Ryan Frazier, LVT, BS, MBA. Their goal is not to replace or compete with existing veterinary groups, but to strengthen the profession by filling gaps that many credentialed technicians still experience. Becky and Ryan built AACVT around a simple idea: the profession needs more support, more tools, and more ways for technicians to take action, especially at the state level. Rather than focusing only on awareness, AACVT is designed to provide practical resources, advocacy guidance, and a centralized space where technicians and veterinary teams can connect and grow. The conversation highlights a shift in mindset. This is about adding capacity, not dividing it. By working alongside existing organizations and empowering individuals, AACVT aims to raise the overall standard for technician utilization, recognition, and professional development. For veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and practice leaders, this episode offers a clear look at how collaboration, not competition, may drive the next phase of progress in veterinary medicine. #VeterinaryMedicine #VetTechLife #VetMedCommunity #CredentialedVetTech #VetTeam

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss a tales from the trench voicemail that brings awareness to dog bites, a funny follow up from the bladder stone story last week, Chewy acquiring Modern Animal, and so much more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Timestamps00:00 Intro05:17 Pits and Peaks15:25 Chewy Acquires Modern Animal Hospitals18:32 Tales from the Trenches32:52 Case Collections - Senior Dentals37:31 Case Collections - Respiratory Mystery48:55 Thoughts on Terminal Equine and Goats Lab at WSU54:48 Processing An Outcome That Has No Clear Answer01:12:17 Outro

Welcome to the taproom!  We've got a lot of upcoming international guests that we're really excited about.  We also talk about the big news with Chewy.  And of course dinner party questions!   What do you want to be remembered for? What's your favorite sandwich? Let us know in the comments!

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss a CRAZY tale from the trench (that is so crazy they made it the title of this episode), go into detail on their thoughts of the new IDEXX Invue, and more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Timestamps00:00 Intro02:02 Pits and Peaks10:36 Case Study: Abdominal Palpation18:17 Tales From The Trenches21:10 IDEXX InVue22:52 Thoughts on More States Passing the VPA Legislation30:16 Resources For Pet Owners Struggling Financially33:07 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode it's all your questions and only your questions... plus a tale of the trench!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Timestamps 00:00 Intro08:26 Pits and Peaks14:45 Tales from the Trenches22:40 Top Priority For Success As A Vet26:26 Handling Clients That Can't Afford Diagnostics31:12 One Thing We'd Change About Vet Med37:32 Number of Litter Boxes43:46 Managing Burnout49:17 Why Is It Hard For Vet Techs To Find A Job?52:26 Having No Experience With Animals In Pre-Vet53:40 Outro 

Caffeinators, get ready to get your nerd on for this one. Carolyn Tai recently came by the Vet Tech Cafe. She's a double-boarded VTS in ECC and SAIM, and is a dialysis technician at the veterinary school at Tufts University. We talked ALL things extracorporeal therapy. Dialysis, TPE, hemoperfusion, etc. She shared a few crazy cases she's worked on recently and what her role is in this setting and how she helps manage these patients, and data collection for research. Not very many technicians have access to that level veterinary care, let alone ever work on a patient that needs it, but this is her every day. It was another fascinating discussion around all the cool things we can do as veterinary technicians.    Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss over-the-counter medications being used by pet owners with poor results, how to handle mistakes in the clinic, ways to become a practice manager, and more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Timestamps00:00 Intro02:29 Pits and Peaks08:15 Owners Getting Medications Without a Prescription12:29 New Biologics14:44 Case Collections26:22 Training Staff & Handling Clinic Mistakes31:27 PRP Injections36:27 How to Become a Practice Manager40:53 Outro

We recorded our first live episode at NAVC's HiVE Midwest conference in Covington Kentucky!  We had some great guests stop by to chat with us about the conference.  We're hoping to do this again at future HiVE conferences. Show Links: Hive South:  https://experience.navc.com/event/HiVESouth2026/summary?utm_campaign=HiVE_2026&utm_medium=website&utm_source=content Hive East: https://experience.navc.com/event/HiVEEast2026/summary?utm_campaign=HiVE_2026&utm_medium=website&utm_source=content Beckie Mosser GoFundMe:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-beckie-after-house-fire Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss a fruit gusher-like case, the new federal loan limits for vet students, updated guidance on canine chronic enteropathy, and more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Timestamps00:00 Intro00:51 Pits and Peaks09:45 Veterinary Students Face Federal Loan Limits16:24 Updated Guidance on Canine Chronic Inflammatory Enteropathy19:27 Case Studies26:30 Response to Tail Docking and Ear Cropping29:40 Thoughts On Island Vet Schools32:08 How Receptionists Can Make A Vet's Life Easier41:06 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode it's ONLY icebreakers. The ladies answer everything from a patient they'll never forget to their most chaotic appointment to cases that went off the rails but worked out. Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Timestamps00:00 Intro06:47 The Patient You Would Never Forget13:02 The Case That Humbled You16:24 Strangest Thing You Pulled Out18:36 The Moment You Realized Vet Med Is Hard23:49 Most Chaotic Appointment30:53 A Client Interaction You Won't Forget40:14 Case That Kept You Up But Taught You44:55 The Moment That Made You Realize Why You Do Vet Med47:49 A Case That Went Off The Rails But Worked Out49:23 The Most “Only In Vet Med” Moment51:15 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!This episode is sponsored by Tartar Shield!Welcome to a special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode we're joined by Dr. Mary Berg, who has 30 years of experience in veterinary dental research and clinical practice and is the President of Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education as we take a deep dive into modern veterinary dentistry, exploring the true value of COHAT (Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment), improving dental compliance, and creating stronger client relationships through better communication and workflow.Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Timestamps 00:00 Intro03:00 What Is Beyond the Crown?05:40 Importance of COHAT07:12 Establishing Value for the Client10:37 Financial Upside of Optimizing Dental Health13:31 Percentage of Pets with Diseases15:23 Effect of Core Procedures on Client Relationships18:12 Improving Compliance19:03 Repeatable Workflow for Core Procedures24:04 Low-Cost Clinics Doing Dentals28:38 Using CT to Look at Dental Images30:38 Creating Buy-In for Core Procedures32:30 Pricing in Vet Med43:12 Recommendations for Clients50:25 Tartar Shield's New Toothpaste53:51 Discharge Instructions for Patients56:03 Dogs Getting Braces59:29 Learning More About Beyond the Crown1:04:20 Outro 

Caffeinators, grab your poutine and a cup of Tim Horton's because we're going back north of the border! Barb Deg recently came by the Vet Tech Cafe, and her journey through vet med alone is worth the price of admission, but then we talked all things behavior and scent dogs, and so much more cool stuff. She has her own behavior consulting business and we talk about what all is involved in that, training scent dogs-SPOILER ALERT she trained a bed bug scent dog!!-and so much more. Don't miss it! Show Links: IAABC  iaabc.org Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss a thought-provoking article from AVMA, an insanely unethical tale from the trench, clarify a few points regarding cat declaws and scholarship opportunities for rural veterinarians, dive deep into a handful of interesting cases, and so much more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Timestamps00:00 Intro04:15 Pits and Peaks10:23 Trending Vet Med Topics19:03 Tales from the Trenches22:19 Case Collections35:23 Listener Inquiries1:00:15 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss a whole panel of interesting cases, the AVMA potentially sugar coating the cost of veterinary school, how a former vet tech can confidently return to vet med after being away for 7 years, and more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Timestamps00:00 Intro03:31 Pits and Peaks14:32 Case Collections33:10 Listener Inquiries55:36 Outro

Caffeinators, are you ready to talk AI in veterinary medicine? Are you wondering if and how it can help you in your work as a veterinary technician? Then this is the episode for you! We recently sat down with Robyn Sutton to talk all things AI in vet med. Robyn is an RVT, VTS(ECC) but has left clinical practice and now works for a veterinary AI company. We talked how it can improve our workflows, its limitations, and the pitfalls of AI. This was a really cool discussion. And if you're one of the few to have never used AI like yours truly, this episode will blow your mind space. Show Link: https://vetrec.io/?utm_source=vettechcafe Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

Send us a textAbout the guest: Alexandre Contreras, VT, CCMT is a veterinary technician trained in canine physical therapy and is now an innovator and entrepreneur. He has built a service business called DogApy, a product business called KlipTrio, and a non-profit that brings together community and empowers students interested in careers in animal health. Alexandre is driven by passion and purpose and believes that anyone can put in the work to build a career that is meaningful. Resources:Video episode on YouTubeKlipTrio.com PetTrio Charity websiteSupport the showMore Vet Life Reimagined?

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss recognizing cognitive dysfunction in dogs, an intense tale from the trench, learning how to not get super emotional during a euthanasia, and more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Timestamps00:00 Intro02:37 Pits and Peaks11:08 Trending Vet Med Topics21:14 Tales from the Trenches25:10 Case Collections36:07 Listener Inquiries52:11 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss why the Netherlands is wanting to ban incentive-based pay for veterinarians, an update on Courtney's wild animal control case, advice for a vet tech student on choosing where to work, and more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Timestamps00:00 Intro01:41 Pits and Peaks11:40 Trending Vet Med Topics21:55 Courtney's Update24:01 Case Collections31:40 Listener Inquiries43:30 Outro

Caffeinators, do you feel ... "vintage"? This episode is for you. What is vintage, you ask? There's no specific age or length of time in the field, rather, it's more how your body feels physically after working in this field. Do you have more than one joint that pops when you get off the floor? You're vintage. Do you wear special shoes or wear inserts to help your back? You're vintage. and on and on. Our friend Karen Roach came back by to talk to us about all things "being vintage" as a veterinary technician. If you're not quite vintage yet, you'll get a few good laughs at our expense, but if you can relate, you'll feel it in your bones and joints. Don't miss it! Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

First Taproom of 2026.  We've been nominated for an award!  Please vote for us! https://thebridgeclub.com/bright-minds-voting/ We also talk a lot about the "guilt" of calling out or not filling shifts.  Tell us what you think about this! We've got a lot of things planned for the new year.  Stay tuned!

Caffeinators, Vet Tech Cafe is Australian for podcast. If you're vintage like us, you may remember that Foster's beer commercial and when you hear this episode, it'll make more sense. We're headed back down under to check in again with Cat Walker! You may know her as Radio Vet Nurse, but she's launched a veterinary mediation business as she has a law background, and as you know, we always want to talk to those that are blazing their own path! This was a fascinating discussion about mediation and what that looks like and how it applies to our field, and we also covered a lot of other ground as well. You don't want to miss this one-if nothing else, for her accent!   Show Links: "Generations" by Jean Twenge: https://www.jeantwenge.com/generations-book-by-dr-jean-twenge/   "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book   EMDR therapy for PTSD https://www.amazon.com.au/EMDR-Breakthrough-Therapy-Overcoming-Anxiety/dp/0465096743   Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Dr. King is joined by her husband, Richie, to dissect a recent episode of The Tucker Carlson Joe where co-founder of Dutch, Joe Spector, made a myriad of false claims surrounding veterinary professionals and the veterinary industry.Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Timestamps00:00 Intro02:32 The First Red Flag05:30 Ethics in Capitalism06:12 Insurance Coverage for Pets08:23 Effects of Private Equity on Pet Care11:07 Hate Spewed for the Vet Industry13:42 What Private Equity Does15:32 Why Mom and Pop Clinics are Cheaper18:29 Providing Value in Vet Med19:20 Profitability Isn't Evil23:26 BLS Inflation Model Flaws26:53 Costs in Vet Med28:41 Telehealth Limitations32:00 The Main Goal35:10 Logic Holes36:49 AVMA False Scarcity38:44 Final Thoughts45:49 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies welcome a surprise special guest, experience another year of veterinary-themed cocktails, discuss tips for the VTNE, the frustrations of applying to vet school (especially as an older applicant), and more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Timestamps00:00 Intro03:35 Pits and Peaks09:40 Roundtable Drinks25:10 Listener Inquiries45:17 Outro

Caffeinators, as we close out 2025 we take a look into the industry side of the profession with Vicky Ograin. Vicky is a long time RVT who left clinical practice over 20 years ago to work for Hill's Pet Nutrition. She's also since obtained a VTS(Nutrition) and an MBA. She's currently a Scientific Communication Senior Specialist within the US Professional Veterinary Affairs Department. It's a very unique role and we talk a lot about the demand for credentialed technicians in these larger companies because of their clinical experience. We also talk all things nutrition and we cover a lot of other ground as well. We hope you had a great 2025 and we look forward to seeing you at the Vet Tech Cafe and Vet Tech Taproom in 2026! Happy New Year! Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

Kendra chats with Brandie Johnson, RVT, LVT, about her journey through veterinary medicine. After application to obtain the credentials VTS (ECC) Brandie received rejection letters. Where do you go when your big career goal goes awry? How do you face another work day after that? In a stunning story of resilience, Brandie has found a new path in teaching and training. This has culminated in her creating her own business Mid-Atlantic Veterinary Education Network (MAVEN). Tune in for this amazing story of a phoenix rising from the ashes. 

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies celebrate Christmas with a Roundtable Thriftmas segment (that you definitely DON'T want to miss), give advice on a listener wanting to become a vet tech after years of being at home, and more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Timestamps00:00 Intro04:08 Pits and Peaks09:29 Roundtable Thriftmas20:12 Listener Inquiries24:23 Tales from the Trenches29:42 Outro

Our year end taproom!  We said it in this episode, but we'll say it again.  Thank you to your patreons.  They really make doing this podcast so much easier.   Have a listen and hear our favorite episodes for this year.  Tell us what your favorite episodes were this year!  

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to a special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! We're excited to welcome Dr. Nikhil Joshi, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian at Merck Animal Health! With extensive veterinary experience, he's here to dive into everything you need to know about Bravecto Quantum.Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Timestamps00:00 Intro05:41 Bravecto Quantum Basics08:06 Species of Ticks Bravecto Quantum Covers08:43 Ideal Fit For This Product09:54 Talking To An Owner About Coverage11:43 What Makes the Lone Star Tick So Hard To Remove13:43 What Happens If There Are Gaps in the Shots14:33 How Does It Dissolve To Last a Year17:07 Dealing with Social Media Backlash19:38 Dogs That Aren't Ideal Candidates For It22:28 Precautions and Side Effects to Consider25:03 Cost Concerns26:38 What Should Clients Ask Their Vets27:29 The Tick Life Cycle30:18 Human Tickborne Disease32:05 Does the Injection Break the Life Cycle Better35:50 Injection Concerns37:48 Bravecto Promise39:46 Best Storing and Usage Practices40:39 What Drives Owners to Make the Switch43:05 Usage on Pets with Seizure Disorders44:07 Final Thoughts45:07 Outro

Caffeinators, you may remember our recent episode Sara Hunt talking about all things VTS Diagnostic Imaging (if you missed it, be sure to check it out!), and we're back again with another VTS(DI)! This time, Liane Shaw came by the Vet Tech Cafe. Why two guests from the same Academy, you ask? Because they are doing two VERY different things with their credential. Liane works in Academia at Purdue teaching the next generation of veterinary technicians about all things DI! We talk about education, the advancements in the field of DI, the Academy itself, and so much more. Be sure to tune in! Show Links: https://todaysveterinarynurse.com/clinical_topics/radiology-imaging/ Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

Kendra chats with Cassie Panning, CVT, VTS (Nutrition), about the application process for The Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians. With the 16th, and final, VTS Academy episode we find some fresh, new application changes. How long do we need to be working specifically in nutrition to be eligible? Can large animal technicians complete this process? What is the optimal working environment? Listen in and find out how you can be a part of this amazing academy!

Kasey Endsley, a graduate of Nashville Software School's full-time, full-stack Web Development Cohort 76, shares her journey from working as a vet technician and manager to becoming a software developer. She discusses finding a career that finally offers the intellectual challenge she was seeking. Kasey dives into the power of the NSS community and the impact of continued training through our ProTech classes. Most importantly, Kasey offers her best advice for anyone asking: Is now the right time to do a bootcamp?. Spoiler: She says you should believe in yourself and take the chance. Hear her successful job search strategy, including why she focused on networking with NSS alumni and applying to companies that hire local graduates. 01:04 Before NSS 01:40 The Motivation to Change Careers 02:37 From Neopets and MySpace 03:28 The Aha Moment in Bootcamp 05:28 The Power of the NSS Community 06:18 Continuing Education with ProTech 09:31 Confidence Boost for the Job Search 10:24 Networking for Success 13:47 The Importance of Genuine Connections 15:32 Why Start a Software Development Bootcamp Now Software Development Bootcamps: Full-time, Full-stack: https://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/web-developer-full-time/ Part-time, Full-stack: https://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/web-developer-part-time/ Continuing Education Classes: Cloud Deployment Fundamentals: https://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/cloud-deployment-fundamentals Introduction to Agentic AI for Developers: https://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/agentic-ai-tools-for-developers

Caffeinators, you know we don't often have guests at the Vet Tech Cafe that aren't credentialed technicians, but when we do, it means it's an important conversation. This is one of those episodes. Caitlin Palmer came by recently and she is a career CSR and is on the President's Advisory Board for the North American Association of Veterinary Receptionists, NAAVR. Did you know that existed? Some amazing people have started that organization and we talk a lot about it and the role of the CSR, and also that sometimes contentious dynamic of the front vs back of the hospital. There is some real wisdom and entertainment in this episode, don't miss it! Show Links: https://naavr.org/ https://www.myvetcandy.com/blog/2025/8/4/from-vet-receptionist-to-comedy-queen-how-caitlin-palmer-is-helping-to-revolutionizing-veterinary-education   Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

We just finished up the NAVC HiVE conference in Anaheim CA!  Have a listen to our recap and look out for future HiVE conferences coming to your region!    

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss Tartar Shield's toothpaste receiving the VOHC seal, the FDA urging pet food businesses to address H5N1 in their products, a Breaking Bade-esque tale from the trench, how to navigate pregnancy in the medical field, and more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Timestamps00:00 Intro02:25 Pits and Peaks07:18 Trending Vet Med Topics13:20 Tales from the Trenches17:02 Case Collections22:09 Listener Inquiries36:41 Outro

This week I talk with Angela Adan. Angela was highly recommended and she did not disappoint. Honestly, I don't even know how to summarize our conversation. We cover her experiences with animals from a young age, how she went from Vet Tech, to trainer, to rescuer, to educator, and everything in between. Angela shares her experience in the animal rescue world and this is a great episode for anyone who is interested in getting involved. You can learn more about her work on social media @deservingdogs @deservingpaws and @angelaadan and on YouTube @thedeservingdogsshow. Sponsor:LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site 

Caffeinators, you've been asking for him for years, and we were finally able to have Walter Brown come by the Vet Tech Cafe! We recently had lunch with him at IVECCS and had a long discussion about axolotls there, so we talked about his love of exotics, and tarantulas in particular. We also talked about content creation and how all of that came to be for him, which is a wild story. He's also very passionate about bringing veterinary medicine to inner city schools as a career option, so we talked about all that too! We covered so much ground in this one, and this could easily turn into a series of episodes. Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

Caffeinators, you know we strive each year to sit down with the sitting President of NAVTA, so buckle up because here we go! Beckie Mossor recently came by to tell us what NAVTA is working on, talk about their recent demographic survey, and also talk a bit about National Vet Tech Week, which has morphed a bit over the last several years. We also talked about another project she's heavily involved in, the Veterinary Industry Giving Tree. As always, it was wonderful to chat with her and see what she, and NAVTA, are up to! Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

Caffeinators, can you believe it's time to kick off Year 7 of the Vet Tech Cafe?! And you know what that means, our annual check in with Liz Hughston! This is an important one, as she's "retiring" from vet med. She'll still be active in some areas, but has already began scaling back in many others, and will continue to do so. So we talked about retirement from vet med and what that looks like, and also the dissolution of the National Veterinary Professionals Union, and the difficulty there. She thinks this might be her last episode with us, but we'll try to convince her to come back next year to see how retirement is actually going! Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

Welcome to the Taproom!  Today's topics: Jeff is back to work!  And we tackle the topic of Vet Tech Week.  Thank you all for your feedback on National Vet Tech Week.  We tried to go through all your comments and comment on them with our thoughts.  Let's keep the conversation going as we move in to Vet Tech Week.   Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.