Podcasts about vet tech

In this episode Helica tells us about her experience as an emergency clinic vet tech and her desire to become a dog trainer.

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discover that Dr. King doesn't know what the Illuminati is, they discuss a "rags-to-riches" tale from the trench, the New World Screwworm making waves, the standard for leaving pets in a car, advice for anticipatory grief, 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 Intro08:07 Pits and Peaks18:50 Inside The Shutdown of the Vets22:00 New World Screwworm FDA Drug Approval25:41 Tales from the Trenches28:59 Case Collections42:13 Something People Should Know About Being A Vet Tech or Veterinarian46:37 Standards For Dogs in a Car50:11 Advice For Dream Job... with Problems57:05 Advice For Anticipatory Grief01:05:58 Outro

Caffeinators, do you like cats? That's a dumb question! This episode is all cats, all the time! Caitlin Dutcher-Lundy reached out to us a while back and this turned in to an awesome episode! Caitlin is THE FIRST VTS-CP(Feline) to have successfully applied and passed the examination, and we talked about the process and pathway, and also all the cool things her hospital does-SPOILER ALERT, her hospital sees dogs but that whole area is separate from the cats to keep stress to a minimum. This was a fascinating discussion that brought up a lot to think about when it comes to hospital logistics! Show Links:  Where to become a cat friendly veterinary professional.  https://catvets.com/cat-friendly/certificate-program/    https://icatcare.org/ https://catvets.com/ Join the Feline Veterinary Technician Unite! Facebook group    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.

As Dave and Jeff prepare for IVECCS they had one final Taproom before heading to San Diego!  What are your thoughts on Space vs. Ocean?  Which is scarier?   We've got a lot of great guests coming up in the next couple months!   HiVE Anaheim: https://navc.com/hive/vet-nurse-and-tech/ Illinois Veterinary Technicians: https://www.isvma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ISVMA-Title-Infographic-7.25-10.pdf Union organization shutdown: https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=617&Id=12798538

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss their favorite and least favorite dog breeds, a curveball of a case, the best way employees can support a clinic's mission, 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 Intro07:36 Pits and Peaks13:13 Tails From The Trenches18:55 Case Collections36:48 Favorite and Least Favorite Dog Breeds47:26 Best Way To Support A Clinic's Mission53:09 Releasing VRT Merch54:29 Diagnosing A Patient With A Bleeding Disorder56:14 Outro

Send us a textToday's guest on Vet Life Reimagined is Charlotte Weir, who is passionate about helping veterinary businesses grow in a way that's smart, sustainable, and meaningful. With more than a decade of experience in roles like Advisor, VP, and Founder, she's built her career on creating thoughtful business plans and growth strategies that work in the real world.She was employee #1 at Petwell Partners, leading operations and integrations, growing a modest setup into a family of 52 practices known for quality veterinary care. Charlotte then co-founded, with the same founders of Petwell, Roo, a Texas-based venture providing a central platform for relief work.Charlotte is also a hands-on founder and co-owner of 2525 Sunset Veterinarians, where she's dedicated to making every visit a positive experience for pets and their people. In this episode, Charlotte shares her career journey as well as  amazing tips for understanding the DNA of your team and practice, the best-in-class way to successfully bring in relief veterinarians and technicians to enhance your practice, and how as a leader you can bring support and fun to your team. Resources:Episode on YouTubeRoo website2525 Sunset Veterinarians practice websiteEarly in your veterinary career? Don't go it alone. Ready, Vet, Go is a 7-month practical mentorship program with a supportive community to help you build skills and confidence. Enrollment for the October cohort closes Friday, September 12, 2025. Use code SPRINKLE for 10% off at readyvetgo.co Support the showMore Vet Life Reimagined?

Join us in today's episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, featuring Katie Strausser, a veterinary technologist, as we delve into the world of veterinary technicians, exploring the passion, education, and hands-on experience that shape their careers. Katie's been a veterinary technician for 20 years and teaches at Saint Petersburg College in the veterinary technician program. In today's episode, we discuss Katie's discovery of her unicorn veterinary clinic and also explore the challenges of working in the field of animal health and welfare. Whether it is the high cost of care or owner compliance, it could be a challenge. If you're a pet lover or aspiring vet tech, this episode is a must-listen!#podcast #dog #cat #vettechlife #vettech #career #education #Communication #Veterinarian #FearFree #Euthanasia #unicorn

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this special new episode the ladies record the podcast on... the lake! On the pontoon they discuss what crimes they'd commit and how they'd get away with them (not concerning at all...), an interesting case, advice they would tell their younger selves in vet school, 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 Intro02:51 Icebreaker #105:14 Pits and Peaks06:34 Icebreaker #210:52 Advice To Our Vet School Freshmen Selves17:08 Case Collections27:46 Outro

Caffeinators, are you ready to laugh and hear cool stories?! We recently had Chelsey Vanetten over at the Vet Tech Cafe, and she is a VTS in Anesthesia and Analgesia. She told us all about anesthetizing fish, researching large mouth bass, and how she utilizes her knowledge and expertise to elevate anesthesia in veterinary practices in which she provides relief services, and training and education. This is an incredibly fun episode you don't want to miss! 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.

With open communication and skills development, veterinarians and practices can further benefit from their vet techs. To read this article, visit https://equimanagement.com/business-development/how-vet-tech-development-enhances-your-equine-practice/.Mentioned in this episode:EquiManagement on Audio All the articles you have come to love in EquiManagement Magazine are now available in this podcast for free. Each article is released as its own separate episode to make them quick and easy to listen to. EquiManagement always has the latest insights on equine health, veterinary practice management, and veterinarian wellness.

Been a while since we had a taproom!  We're retiring our "state of the profession" quiestion for all our guests, but we had to let it go out with one last hurrah.  We talk about respect, patient:tech ratios, and surviving in the field.    

Join us in today's episode of The Dog Gone Positive Away, featuring Katie Strausser, a veterinary technologist, as we delve into the world of veterinary technicians, exploring the passion, education, and hands-on experience that shape their careers. Katie's been a veterinary technician for 20 years and teaches at Saint Petersburg College in the veterinary technician program. Whether you're a pet lover or aspiring vet tech, this episode is a must-listen!#podcast #dog #cat #vettechlife #vettech #career #education

Caffeinators, does anyone on your leadership team have an advanced, non-veterinary, degree in something to do with leadership? If not, we highly recommend listening to this episode with Amanda Kriesel. She has a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and did her thesis on OTJ veterinary technicians. This made for a fascinating discussion about leadership. She is also very active with the Minnesota Association of Veterinary Technicians and worked with her group to recently get title protection in their state. We cover a lot of ground in this one, and there are some other really raw emotions in this one, so make sure to give it a 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.

Kendra chats with Christy DeYoung, RVT, VTS (Diagnostic Imaging) about the application process for the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Diagnostic Imaging. From an every other year testing cycle to heavy skill requirement in advanced imaging, hear about all the ins and outs of DI. Where is the best place to get CE that meets the strict requirements? What is the best work environment for a successful application process? Find out the answers to all these questions and more! Don't forget to hang around for the amazing imaging tech tip at the end.

Caffeinators, do you know what benefits you receive? Do you understand there are various federal and state protections you're entitled to? Do you understand your benefits package or know where to find the information in your employee handbook? Do you even have one of those? In this episode of the Vet Tech Cafe, we sat down with Andrea Crabtree Wood who is a CVPM and has several HR certifications as well, to talk all things employee benefits. Oh, and if you're provided a benefit for work and are not allowed to use it, you can't be retaliated against either. There's a lot to unpack in this one, but a lot of really valuable information.    Show Links: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/ http://www.furpawsconsulting.com/ 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 answer an interesting icebreaker, provide tips and tricks on how to spot a toxic workplace in vet med, brainstorm over feline heartworm cases, 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 Intro03:55 Pits and Peaks17:56 Icebreaker22:42 Tails from the Trenches35:47 Tips On How To Spot A Toxic Workplace Environment42:55 Feline Heartworm Cases?47:57 Advice For Getting Into Wildlife Rehab52:21 Outro

Caffeinators, this is a HEAVY episode. But it is one you ABSOLUTELY need to tune in to. You may remember our episode with Kelly Foltz from 2023 where she touched on the idea of futile care and has since been involved in researching this topic (link below). In this most recent discussion we try to define and label this idea, which proves to be very tricky and as yet is still undecided. But the fact remains, as evidenced by her research, we all have, or will, experience futile care in veterinary medicine. That "why are we doing this" patient. This episode starts that discussion and hopefully many more because we need to be preparing all future veterinarians and credentialed technicians for this. We need to learn to identify it, talk about it, and develop steps to mitigate it because it is not going away. DO NOT miss this episode. Show Links: The first paper by Peterson et al focused on clinicians: https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/260/12/javma.22.01.0033.xml   The paper I co-authored focused on technicians: https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/263/4/javma.24.10.0659.xml; published this year.   Today's Veterinary Practice article, may be more accessible than the research papers: https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/practice-management/recognizing-futile-care-in-veterinary-medicine/   Hastings Center For Bioethics article by Dr. Peterson and Dr. Boyd: https://www.thehastingscenter.org/veterinarians-often-provide-futile-care-doing-so-comes-at-a-cost/   Marie Holowaychuk blog post: https://marieholowaychuk.com/2022/08/03/futile-care-and-the-impact-on-wellbeing-in-veterinary-medicine/   Practical Bioethics from 2023: https://www.practicalbioethics.org/whats-new/three-definitions-of-medical-futility-and-how-to-balance-them/   Human paper from 2005: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16159066/   AMA paper from 2007: https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/medical-futility-legal-and-ethical-analysis/2007-05 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, let's talk oncology. And let's have that conversation with Inge Breathnach! Inge (@oncologyrvn) came by the Vet Tech Cafe recently (TWICE due to technical issues!) to talk all things oncology. We discussed the importance of alignment, ethically speaking, between the oncology nurse and the oncology veterinarian, the importance of celebrating your wins no matter how small they may be, and flipping the script from the difficulty that comes with a cancer diagnosis to the impact we can make in helping the patient feel better and improve their quality of life, and give the owner more time with their pets. We covered a lot of ground in this one, but not nearly as much ground as Inge has covered in her career from Ireland to Australia to the UK-more on that in the episode!   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 what their chip of choice would be if they were the CEO of a chip company, an uncomfortable (but funny) tale from the trench, diving deeper into the realities of pet hospice and 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!Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2h27xnfuTikTok: https://tinyurl.com/m8f62ameYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/48njfywdTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:11 Pits And Peaks10:38 Icebreaker18:31 Tails From The Trenches21:38 Case Collections36:05 Getting Real About Pet Hospice And Euthanasia42:20 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss other ways to pay for vet school, if the Facebook page "FIP Warriors" is okay to discuss with pet owners, the tricky relationship veterinary professionals have with family members who are pet owners, 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!Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2h27xnfuTikTok: https://tinyurl.com/m8f62ameYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/48njfywdTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:57 Show Reviews06:16 Pits And Peaks17:22 Tales From The Trenches20:05 Case Collections31:58 Other Ways To Pay For Vet School35:26 Leaving FIP Warriors Out Of Personal Statements41:11 Finding Compassion For Family Pet Owners Who Don't Go To The Vet47:23 Outro

Taproom 51! Jeff has a new baby! We discuss Vet Tech title protection in Illinois and recap of our May episodes. We also discuss time off.. paternity, bereavement.  What else do you get for time off?  Our upcoming episodes are getting scheduled.  Onco, futile care and shelter medicine coming up soon!

Kendra chats with fellow members of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians Andrea Whittle and Sheri Miller. Andrea and Sheri are both LVTs holding the credentials VTS (EVN). This episode will not only go over the application process but give you insight from a founding member! If you are interested in advancing your career as an equine veterinary technician you won't want to miss this episode. From all the great CE options to tips and tricks for maximizing your potential, this episode will get you excited for all things equine!

 Caroline is a really talented comedian who is very busy with her comedy career, partner and Vet School! Listening to Caroline talk about her childhood and having been home-schooled, she helped me understand why home-schooling can be a really damaging experience. And maybe that's one big reason why, when she moved to NYC, she went alcohol-crazy (who wouldn't? + also simplifying) —if you want to know details, you have to listen. Anyway, here's someone who really turned their life around and getting very close to achieving more of her goals. Her comedy is going great, she's in a healthy 4-year relationship and soon, she will be certified as a  Vet Tech and making bank $$$.  @carolineblaircomic

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to a special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies welcome Dr. Bryan Song, founder of Periovive, to discuss how hyaluronic acid is being underutilized in the veterinary industry, human drugs being tested on dogs, the manufacturing process, 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!Periovive: https://tinyurl.com/3vvas9shInstagram: https://tinyurl.com/2h27xnfuTikTok: https://tinyurl.com/m8f62ameYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/48njfywdTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro06:07 Human Drugs Being Tested With Dogs11:47 How Dr. Song Finds Drugs That Aren't Being Pushed To Pets14:48 Hyaluronic Acid16:52 Periovive Overview19:53 The Manufacturing Process24:39 What Dr. Song Looks For In PubMed Articles29:55 Dr. Song Quitting His Job34:16 Biggest Takeaway From Starting PerioVive37:34 Where People Can Find PerioVive39:20 Final Thoughts

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss a class action lawsuit that could shake up veterinary internships, a solution for a restless senior Australian Shepherd, a new Librela study showing joint destruction in dogs, 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!Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2h27xnfuTikTok: https://tinyurl.com/m8f62ameYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/48njfywdTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro02:41 Pits And Peaks09:35 Tails From The Trenches15:21 Class Action Lawsuit From Veterinary Interns18:55 Librela Study Showing Joint Destruction26:49 Royal Veterinary College Facing U.S. Accreditation Challenge33:11 AVMA Accredited International Schools37:24 Survey For Pet Owner Price Sensitivity42:41 Senior Australian Shepherd Restless During The Night45:06 Anemia In Cats With Chronic Kidney Disease49:01 Suggestions To Help Motivate Veterinary Staff01:07:36 Outro

This week we are joined by special guest Krysta Fox, holistic certified Vet Tech. We are chatting about all things supplements from selecting high-quality supplements, what supplements support specific pet needs, how to help your employees with training and knowledge about supplements, supplement industry standards and red flags, and so much more. Meet Krysta Krysta began her pet industry career at a small feed store in her hometown, and since then has taken on various roles within the pet industry from sales to manufacturing, formulation, and marketing. Krysta is a seasoned veterinary technician; working in traditional, holistic, and integrative practices for close to a decade. This plays a key part in her knowledge of veterinary medicine and common (and uncommon) practice within the field. Krysta is obsessed with learning more every day in the field of animal health and nutrition. With her combined veterinary and pet industry knowledge, she can effectively help almost anyone she comes across in some way regarding their pets' health. https://pugandhound.com/ Get Carly's Natural Pet Health Journal: https://a.co/d/5eUVfks Connect with the Pet Shop Girls! Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/petshopgirls Connect with Carly (House of Paws): https://www.instagram.com/houseofpawsboutique https://www.tiktok.com/@houseofpawsboutique https://www.facebook.com/houseofpawsboutique Connect with Sherry (Odyssey Pets): https://www.facebook.com/odysseypets https://www.instagram.com/odysseypets https://linktr.ee/odysseypetsdallas Connect with Pet Product News: https://www.petproductnews.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PetProductNews

Caffeinators, you may remember we recently spoke with Kelly Drescher Johnson and talked about end of life care and grief, and the company she started, Veterinary Chaplaincy Services. During that discussion she mentioned the idea of the "World's Worst Cocktail Party" and grief. We decided to make that a whole episode for Mental Health Awareness Month! This discussion was fascinating and made so much sense how we move through grief and how that applies not only to ourselves, but pet owners in our hospitals as well. This episode had no script-just an incredible discussion about grief and how we move through it, and resources for pet owners. 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.

Brian Goleman, CVT, of Brian's Bandages chats with Kendra about all things bandaging. Hear Brian's journey from starting as a zookeeper to finding himself submerged in the world of bandaging. He has built himself a small bandaging empire featuring lunch and learns, speaking at conferences, custom bandage cut outs, and the new release of bandage scissors! You won't want to miss this one!

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies WING IT and discuss interesting case updates, a pet owner's grandson licking cat pee off the carpet, how it feels when patients are against you, 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!Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2h27xnfuTikTok: https://tinyurl.com/m8f62ameYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/48njfywdTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro02:44 Pits And Peaks07:39 Tails From The Trenches12:16 Case Updates26:58 Feeling Like Patients Are Against You

Kendra chats with Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia and Analgesia) about  application to the second oldest VTS academy. Having been around for so many years the carefully honed application process for the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia is not for the faint of heart. This episode is full of working examples and application tips to guide you through your application process. This is one episode you won't want to sleep on!

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss a tale from the trench that has dark humor written all over it, hear from an ex-employee of My Pets Wellness, dive deeper into lungworms in pets, 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!Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2h27xnfuTikTok: https://tinyurl.com/m8f62ameYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/48njfywdTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro02:42 Pits And Peaks08:19 Tails From The Trenches12:48 My Pets Wellness Follow Up From Ex-Employee19:22 Applying To Vet School As An International Student25:10 Lungworms34:01 Not Retaining Knowledge In Vet School37:46 Case Collections48:31 Outro

Caffeinators, you may remember when we had Lynn Blake on in the Summer of 2024. There were a few points in that discussion that made us think she'd be a perfect fit for our May episodes where we focus on mental health in our field for Mental Health Awareness Month. Lynn cam back recently to tell us what she's doing now and we discussed mental health in our field from several different angles, including those that are a result of the current political landscape in the US. There are some difficult moments in this one, but, if you're in a leadership role, I can't recommend this episode enough as we discuss QPR training at length, and Lynn shares when she had to utilize that training, and so much more. Show Links: 988 Lifeline https://988lifeline.org QPR Training https://qprinstitute.com The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org RAINN https://rainn.org ACLU Know Your Rights https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights 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 Jess Bowditch, RVT, CCRP, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation) about the application process for the Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians. What is the optimal working environment while pursuing these credentials? Do you need any other type of physical rehabilitation certification to qualify? What is the deal with the points system? Find out the answers to these questions and hear some fantastic examples for application! Don't skip out on the tech tip at the end!THE HIGH-EARNING WOMEN PODCASTThis podcast empowers high-earning women to make informed financial decisions and thrive.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode we're joined by the wonderful and amazing Dr. Ellen Ratcliff, VP of Clinical and Veterinary Medicine at Loyal, to dive deeper into how Loyal is studying longevity medicine in dogs and cats... and how one of their products could hit the market as soon as next year. We can't wait for you to listen to this episode!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!Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2h27xnfuTikTok: https://tinyurl.com/m8f62ameYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/48njfywdTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Dr. Ratcliff's Military Background 02:35How Dr. Ratcliff Found Loyal 07:58An Overview Of Loyal 10:25Loyal's Three Main Products 14:12How LOY-002 Affects Metabolic Dysfunction 18:32Are There Human Equivalents To Loyal's Products? 22:32The Optimal Age For Dogs To Start Treatment 24:10What Loyal Is Looking For During Their Clinical Trials 26:46How Frailty Is Evaluated In Dogs 28:56The Difference In Lifespan Between Intact vs Neutered/Spayed Pets 34:26The Different Loyal Studies 36:14How The Idea Of Loyal Came To Be 41:21How Loyal Found Clinics For Their Studies 43:06Are Loyal's Products Safe? 45:43Purchasing LOY-002 Once It's Conditionally Approved 51:51What's Next For Loyal? 55:16

Taproom # 50!  Lots to unpack here.  Here's some links we discussed Minnesota: https://navta.net/industry-news/minnesota-association-of-veterinary-technicians-mavt-update-historic-veterinary-technician-licensure-bill-passed/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKEdsZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE5RkdkN1pOVjJNZFdva2pRAR6BEr4PhIBwEWu4Y8dwWRrIA6c0xlmY4yDXlH_Zw3cZIJYVwS0YooL4G_8gQg_aem_fGQxGLGSOUe9MNS7zcYIFQ Mid Level Practitioner: https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=6958&id=12620873 DEI: https://www.myvetcandy.com/blog/2025/4/25/avmas-council-on-education-cites-federal-pressure-in-controversial-decision-to-eliminate-diversity-reporting-requirements  

Kendra joins forces with Dave Cowan, CVT, VTS (ECC) to talk about The Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses. The very first NAVTA approved academy for the credentials of Veterinary Technician Specialist. What does it take to be a part of the largest VTS academy? How does their academy define emergency and critical care? What are some ways to ensure a successful application process? Listen in for these answers and so many other great tips and suggestions to become a VTS-ECC!THE HIGH-EARNING WOMEN PODCASTThis podcast empowers high-earning women to make informed financial decisions and thrive.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to a very special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode we welcome Holly Napier, Director of Admissions at Lincoln Memorial University, to uncover the secrets of applying to vet school. We discuss if there's an "ideal" vet student, the do's and don'ts of recommendation letters, how to gain animal experience, 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!Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2h27xnfuTikTok: https://tinyurl.com/m8f62ameYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/48njfywdTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00The Process Of Applying To Vet School 04:48LMU Is The Biggest Vet School In The Country 10:26Is There An "Ideal" Vet Student? 12:10The Essay Section Of The Vet School Application 15:48The Do's And Don'ts of Recommendation Letters 17:15Preparing Early For Vet School Applications 21:46Ways To Gain Animal Experience 24:14The Importance Of A Bachelor's Degree Before Vet School 26:26Remembering Applicants 30:10Using AI To Reduce The Applicant Workload 33:06Why Vet Schools Are Removing The Interview Process 39:30Tips For Vet School Interviews 41:38Vet Schools Weighing Things Differently 48:43Parents Including Themselves In The Process 50:02The Future Of Veterinary Education 52:10Fourth Year Rotations At LMU 53:50The Shortage Of Veterinarians 59:12Rapid Fire Questions  01:01:24Advice For Current Vet School Candidates 01:05:50Tips For Students Who Are Re-Applying 01:07:06Finding Prerequisites For Different Vet Schools 01:09:52Holly Loves LMU 01:10:30

Caffeinators, you know we love to highlight veterinary technicians and nurses that are out here blazing a path that makes us all better for it. This is another one of those episodes. We recently came across Amelia Sherwood, (@tissueviabilityvetnurse) and looking at her content and what she was doing, we knew we had to talk to her. She was gracious enough to to chat with us, and what an inspiring conversation! We talked all things wound management, healing, and the role of the veterinary technician or nurse in these cases, and how we can advocate for these patients and play such a crucial role in their healing and case outcome. It was fascinating to hear how she's progressed in the field of wound management and tissue viability, and the consulting she does now. You DO NOT want to miss this one. Come for the great discussion, stay for her accent! Show Links Website: www.tissueviabilityvetnurse.co.uk Instagram: @tissueviabilityvetnurse  Wound Resources: TissueViabilityQI - Etsy UK 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 talks to Taryn Singleton, LVT, who is going on year 38! Finding a unicorn clinic right out of school Taryn has spent many years working in the trenches and grew into a 100% veterinary practice owner. What was it like being a new technician in the late '80s? What advice does she have for technicians looking to be practice owners? What's new with the VTNE? You definitely don't want to miss Taryn's wonderful energy and hearing her story.THE HIGH-EARNING WOMEN PODCASTThis podcast empowers high-earning women to make informed financial decisions and thrive.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another mailbag episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies answer a multitude of listener questions; holistic veterinary medicine, vet vet schools opening, Zenrelia, cystitis in cats, 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!Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2h27xnfuTikTok: https://tinyurl.com/m8f62ameYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/48njfywdTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Pits And Peaks 02:25Tails From The Trenches 11:15Listener Loves The Mailbag Episodes 15:01An Update On Student Duty Hours 16:31SSRI Or Situational Sedatives For Reactive Dogs 31:19Thoughts On New Vet Schools Opening 33:39Holistic Veterinary Medicine 34:27Gaining Animal Experience As A Minor 36:23The Class Action Lawsuit Against Librela 38:25Attending WSAVA In Brazil 39:09Animal Abuse Tying Into Domestic Violence 40:07Idiopathic Stress Induced Cystitis In Cats 43:22Thoughts On Zenrelia 46:07Listener's Issue With Gold Standard Medicine 47:55Outro 51:47

Kendra chats with Katie, LVT, VTS (Ophthalmology) about the application process for the Academy of Veterinary Ophthalmic Technicians. From a very strict working environment right up front, to the standard case logs and reports, find out the highlights of the application process. Even though eyes might make some of you squeamish, listen in on Katie's story. She didn't realize they would be her big pick either!THE HIGH-EARNING WOMEN PODCASTThis podcast empowers high-earning women to make informed financial decisions and thrive.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss the challenges of treating patients at a higher elevation, a handful of My Pets Wellness clinics closing overnight, keeping antimicrobial resistance in mind when treating patients, 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!Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2h27xnfuTikTok: https://tinyurl.com/m8f62ameYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/48njfywdTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Pits And Peaks 04:34Tails From The Trenches 11:32My Pets Wellness Closes All Vet Clinics Overnight 16:50New Immunotherapy Treatment May Delay Metastasis In Dogs With Osteosarcoma 21:18Case Collections 23:36Listener Loves Intranasal Bordetella 31:10Treating Patients At A Higher Elevation 34:00Keep Antimicrobial Resistance In Mind When Treating Patients 37:44Outro 44:28

Kendra joins forces with Monique Feyrecilde, LVT, VTS (Behavior) to talk all things behavior. The Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians has some of their own unique requirements for their VTS application process. Tune in to find out about time sheets, the easiest working environment, and the difference between intervention and prevention in behavior medicine. All your basic questions are answered for this application process with the added bonus of great examples along the way!THE HIGH-EARNING WOMEN PODCASTThis podcast empowers high-earning women to make informed financial decisions and thrive.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Caffeinators, it's time for another uplifting, inspiring episode. We've had a few people recommend Beth Stark to be a guest on the Vet Tech Cafe, and we finally got to meet her at HiVE Anaheim as the three of us are HiVE Champions. We recently sat down with her to talk about her unique path, her passion for helping veterinary technicians advance their careers, work to prevent burnout, and also her involvement in several organizations. We talked about the importance of being involved and engaged and so many other facets of our careers. We really covered a lot of ground in this one! 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 an OB-GYN performing illegal surgeries on dogs, a vet tech injecting herself with painkillers, which vet schools are better at teaching farm medicine, 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!Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2h27xnfuTikTok: https://tinyurl.com/m8f62ameYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/48njfywdTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Pits And Peaks 02:46Tails From The Trenches 15:20OB-GYN Performing Illegal Surgeries On Dogs 20:34Vet Tech Injecting Herself With Painkillers 23:17Case Collections 25:52Vet Schools That Are Better At Teaching Farm Medicine 40:12Veterinary Professionals Having Stock In Veterinary Companies 42:38Thoughts On Veterinary TV Shows 46:08Outro 51:13

In Episode 220 of the Joyful DVM podcast, Dr. Cari Wise addresses a universal yet often emotionally charged topic in the veterinary profession: leaving a job. She explores why it's perfectly okay to move on; and how to do it with integrity, clarity, and grace. Whether you're running toward a new opportunity or running away from a challenging environment, this episode provides practical wisdom and encouragement for navigating professional transitions without burning bridges.Key Takeaways:You Don't Need Permission to Leave: Your desire to move on is valid, even if others don't understand it. The most important thing is that you like your reason for leaving.Clarity is Power: Understanding why you want to leave — whether you're running from discomfort or running toward opportunity — is crucial. The latter tends to lead to more fulfilling results.Avoid the "Same Situation, Different Clinic" Trap: If you're only trying to escape a bad experience without fully understanding the root cause, you may end up recreating that experience in your next role.Small Profession, Big Connections: The veterinary world is tightly knit. Leaving with grace preserves relationships that might benefit you in the future.Preserve Your Peace: Departing from a job should be an act of empowerment, not destruction. You owe it to yourself to walk away in a way that maintains your integrity and peace of mind.Resources & Links:Website: www.joyfuldvm.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18257625/Instagram: www.instagram.com/joyfuldvmFacebook: www.facebook.com/JoyfulDVM/✨ If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend in the veterinary profession! Music Credit: Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

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Caffeinators, as you know, we don't have many DVM guests come by the Vet Tech Cafe, but when they do, it's because they have a unique viewpoint on a current issue. This is that episode! Dr. Sam Hollister reached out to us a while back wanting to talk about the "U" word - unionization in veterinary medicine. As a veterinarian, he presented some very unique viewpoints and compelling arguments in support of unionization in our field, and has done a ton of research surrounding the issue as it pertains to our profession. We've long while we want to be an autonomous and self-governing profession, we are going to need the help of veterinarians that support us to make that happen, and Sam is one of those veterinarians. Make sure to give this episode a listen and let us know where you stand on unionization! 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're back from Phoenix!  Recap of our annual Phoenix trip and a discussion of the CVT changes in NJ that will be happening soon!  Come in and have a beer with us!   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 Question!Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker talks about her open concept ER, some updates with the clinic, and proven ways to handle stress in the veterinary industry.Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question or inquiry for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com, text us from the link above, or message on social media platforms.  TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:51 Why March Is Busy For Dr. Crocker04:03 Open Concept ER10:23 Vet Clinic Updates19:39 Realistic Ways To Handle Stress In The E.R.24:27 Outro