IntroVETS Podcast

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Snackisode 2.5: It’s Not A Cult Jun 02, 2021

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In Snackisode 2.5, Lauren and JJ welcome Shea Baker back to the podcast to discuss career flexibility, embracing career course corrections, overcoming fear of failure, and the importance of keeping career and personal identity separate.

Special Guest: Shea Baker.

All Hail Satine May 26, 2021

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Lauren and JJ chat with highly credentialed dog trainer Shea Baker about the myths and realities of the discipline.

Sources:

Meredith E. Stepita, Melissa J. Bain, Philip H. Kass; Frequency of CPV Infection in Vaccinated Puppies that Attended Puppy Socialization Classes. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 1 March 2013; 49 (2): 95–100. doi: https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-5825
AVSAB Position Statement on Puppy Socialization. American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. https://avsab.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Puppy-Socialization-Position-Statement-FINAL.pdf

Special Guest: Shea Baker.

Snackisode 2.4: King Koopa May 19, 2021

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In Snackisode 2.4, Lauren and JJ talk about the latest in #pet #technology and fun #products, plus the potential impacts of a post-quarantine world on pet #socialization and separation #anxiety.

These are not paid endorsements. Some specific products discussed in this episode include the Litter Robot (www.litterrobot.com), Furbo (www.furbo.com), Petcube Play 2 (https://petcube.com/play-2/), Whistle Go Explore (https://www.whistle.com/products/whistle-go-explore-gps-pet-tracker-activity-monitor), Zen Crate (www.zendogcrate.com), and PredatorBWare (https://predatorbwear.com).

Hidden Spiders May 12, 2021

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Lauren and JJ welcome Licensed Veterinary Technician Elena Graves to the podcast to discuss the benefits of becoming a credentialed technician, the Veterinary Nurse Initiative, and the importance of encouraging colleagues to further their skills and education.

Episode 2.4 sources:

The article Elena wrote for the NAVTA Journal: Graves, E: Encouraging and Respecting Support Staff Pays Long-Term Dividends. NAVTA Journal Feb/Mar 2021 pp. 26-28. https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.navta.net/resource/resmgr/media/2021_tnj/TNJ_2021-Feb-March_final_web.pdf
The statistic about credentialed veterinary technicians adding $93,000 in revenue compared to $6,000 for non-credentialed staff members can be found in this source: Fanning J, Shepherd A J: Contribution of veterinary technicians to veterinary business revenue, 2007. JAVMA 2010 Vol 236 (8) pp. 846. https://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/full/10.2460/javma.236.8.846

Links:

Veterinary Nurse Initiative: https://veterinarynurse.org/
For more information about career options for Veterinary Technicians, check out this infographic from the Alabama Veterinary Technician Association: https://www.facebook.com/1934575649889820/posts/4094182963929067/?d=n

Special Guest: Elena Graves.

Snackisode 2.3: The Donut May 05, 2021

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Surgeon Dr. Nicki Plunkett is back on the podcast to discuss surgical oncology and more wacky cases!

Special Guest: Nicki Plunkett .

Boob Spay Apr 28, 2021

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Lauren and JJ welcome Dr. Nicki Plunkett, a board-certified veterinary surgical specialist, to the podcast to discuss crazy cases, dealing with clients, and surgical pet peeves!

Special Guest: Nicki Plunkett .

Snackisode 2.2: Right Meow Apr 21, 2021

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Lauren and JJ review alternative, potentially lower-cost methods of management of feline urethral obstruction.

This episode refers to the following study:
Cooper ES, Owens TJ, Chew DJ, Buffington CA. A protocol for managing urethral obstruction in male cats without urethral catheterization. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2010 Dec 1;237(11):1261-6. doi: 10.2460/javma.237.11.1261. PMID: 21118011; PMCID: PMC4511701.

My Nightmare Apr 14, 2021

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Lauren and JJ share a case of a sick kitty who has been straining in the litterbox. The ladies provide a comprehensive review of diagnosis and treatment of feline urethral obstruction, including hyperkalemia.

Sources:
Rothrock, K: Urethral Obstruction. In: Feline VINcyclopedia. Veterinary Information Network, Davis, CA. Accessed 4/13/2021.
Cooper E: Feline Urethral Obs. International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium 2010.
Cunha M G M C M, Freitas G C, Carregaro A B, et al : Renal and cardiorespiratory effects of treatment with lactated Ringer's solution or physiologic saline (0.9% NaCl) solution in cats with experimentally induced urethral obstruction. Am J Vet Res 2010 Vol 71 (7) pp. 840-6.
Lane I F: Common Challenges in Feline Urethral Obstruction . Western Veterinary Conference 2012.

Snackisode 2.1: You Need Therapy Apr 07, 2021

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Lauren and JJ discuss the benefits of seeing a therapist and how to find the right one. Also, the ladies give a preview of season 2.

If you are a veterinarian or veterinary support staff member in distress, please reach out to Vets4Vets, a free and confidential service. https://vinfoundation.org/resources/vets4vets/

Wei-Not-Maraner Mar 31, 2021

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Join us as Lauren and JJ discuss a puppy with swollen joints and a fever. Here you'll find a comprehensive review of diagnosis and treatment of hypertrophic osteodystrophy (HOD).

Sources:
(1) Barnette C, Safra N, Waltman S S, Shell L, and Harasen G: Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy. In: Canine VINcyclopedia. Veterinary Information Network, Davis CA. Accessed 3/30/21.
(2) Seiler G: Radiographic Signs of Common Bone and Joint Disease in Dogs. World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress Proceedings. 2016.
(3) Casale S: Juvenile Orthopedic Disease: Sprains, Strains, and Salter-Harris. New York Vet Conference Proceedings. 2019.
(4) Tyrrell D: Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy. Aust Vet Pract 2004 Vol 34 (3) pp. 124-26.

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