Join Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, board-certified small animal emergency and critical care specialist, as she explores the world of mental health and wellbeing, as it relates to veterinary professionals.
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Join Crystal Stokes, licensed psychotherapist, Harvard, Cornell, and CoActive trained organizational and high-performance leadership coach, and former vet technician, for actionable ways to improve the wellness of vet med professionals. The Vet Med Wellness and Leadership Podcast discuss leadership and wellness: how we, as individuals and teams, can apply evidence-based skills to help our authentic leadership style shine while effectively supporting others to perform at and feel their very b ...
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The Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by veterinary technician specialists, Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS (IM-SA) and Jordan Porter, RVT, VTS (IM-SA) and is dedicated to veterinary professionals who are passionate about all things internal medicine. We’ll be discussing interesting internal medicine diseases, how to work closely with pet parents, and how to be the best tech we can be. This podcast is perfect for veterinary professionals just getting into intern ...
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#082: Tailored Coaching and Training to Empower Veterinary Teams with Alyssa Mages
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Alyssa Mages brings over 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine, with a significant focus on critical care. However, personal health challenges led her to rethink a physically demanding career. After much reflection and goal-setting, she founded Empowering Veterinary Teams (EVT) to address a vital need within the industry: creating better su…
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Digital Wellness for Veterinary Professionals | Episode 55 | Reviving Vet Med
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Technology is deeply integrated into veterinary practice, from managing schedules to engaging with clients and staying connected through social media. However, excessive screen time comes at a cost, impacting mental health, sleep, and work-life balance. In this episode, we explore the importance of digital wellness for veterinary professionals and …
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#081: Leading The Way To Support Women’s Health with Liz Barton
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Liz Barton, founder of WellVet, has had the privilege of experiencing the full breadth of veterinary medicine throughout her career. This has not only enriched her professional journey but also given her a deep awareness of the challenges within the field. She has previously joined us as a guest to discuss her work with Well Vet, an initiative aime…
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Coping with On-Call Responsibilities in Veterinary Practice | Episode 54 | Reviving Vet Med
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Being on-call is a reality that many veterinary professionals face, often bringing long hours, interrupted sleep, and the pressure of urgent decision-making. The unpredictability of being on-call can disrupt personal lives, creating tension between professional responsibilities and the need for rest and recovery. This constant state of readiness ca…
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#080: Practicing Intentional Communication in Tough Situations with Dr. Ruthanne Chun and Dr. Laura Garrett
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Dr. Ruthanne Chun and Dr. Laura Garrett, both veterinary oncologists and professors, emphasize the transformative power of intentional communication in veterinary medicine. With years of experience training students and professionals, they’ve discovered that effective communication is as vital as medical skills. Unlike humans, animals can’t express…
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How the Big Five Personality Traits Impact the Wellbeing of Veterinary Professionals | Episode 53 | Reviving Vet Med
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The Big Five Personality Traits—Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism—are key factors in shaping how individuals think, feel, and behave in different environments. These traits help explain personal differences in how we approach challenges, relationships, and stressors. In high-pressure fields like…
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#079: Nonviolent Communication in Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Greg Bishop
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When Greg Bishop, a veterinarian, writer, and cartoonist, first learned nonviolent communication in veterinary medicine, it transformed how he dealt with difficult clients. What once felt like a precarious challenge became an opportunity to turn clients from ferocious lions into purring kitties. Nonviolent communication is about staying aware of yo…
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Setting Boundaries and Saying No in Veterinary Medicine | Episode 52 | Reviving Vet Med
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In the demanding field of veterinary medicine, establishing clear boundaries and learning to say no are essential skills for fostering resilience and maintaining mental health. Many veterinary professionals struggle with the pressure to take on extra responsibilities, leading to feelings of overwhelm and a sense of losing control. Recognizing the i…
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#078: Mastering Clinic Financials: A Key to Stronger Teams and Better Care with Dr. Glenn Robinson
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Dr. Glenn Robinson is a clinical coach and consultant who supports veterinary leaders, especially with clinic finances. Often, leaders are hesitant to discuss money, but finances play a crucial role in supporting your staff. Whether you’re experiencing a downturn in clients, facing equipment expenses, or looking to give your team a raise, being ope…
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ADHD in the Veterinary Profession | Episode 51 | Reviving Vet Med
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In a high-demand, high-stress field like veterinary medicine, managing ADHD can pose unique challenges. From struggling with focus, time management, and organization to dealing with emotional dysregulation, ADHD can impact both personal and professional lives. ADHD, often associated with children, frequently goes undiagnosed in adults, even in high…
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BONUS Meditation: A Midday Reset: 5-Minute Meditation for Veterinary Professionals | Episode 50 | Reviving Vet Med
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In this special 50th bonus episode, we’re offering you a moment to pause, breathe, and reset with a brief 5-minute meditation. Designed for busy veterinary professionals, this short meditation can be used anytime during your workday to help you ground yourself, release tension, and refocus. Whether you're in your car, breakroom, or office, take thi…
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#077: Designing Your Life for Conscious Choice and Responsibility with Dr. Jennifer Edwards
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Dr. Jennifer Edwards has lived what I call a full-circle life, combining her passions for conscious leadership and veterinary medicine. Before addressing how to "wake up" in your life, we explore the concept of living on autopilot—a condition affecting many. Jennifer describes the symptoms as dissatisfaction, feeling stuck, disempowerment, and a re…
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New Perspectives on Veterinary Burnout | Episode 49 | Reviving Vet Med
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Recent veterinary research reveals that as many as 50% of veterinary team members may be experiencing burnout. Tackling burnout in the veterinary profession requires a deeper understanding of its complexities. In this episode, we explore innovative ways to measure and address burnout, drawing on recent research and insights from Dr. Andria Jones, a…
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#076: Stepping into Leadership with Dr. Sarah Gillings
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Are you entering a leadership position? Today, Dr. Sarah Gillings shares her leadership development journey and offers insights on how others stepping into leadership can make their desired impact. Dr. Sarah gets right into the basics. Before you become a leader, you really don’t know what you don’t know. She reminds us that people pay much more at…
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Resources for Supporting Veterinary Teams Through Suicide | Episode 48 | Reviving Vet Med
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Addressing mental health challenges within the veterinary profession requires a proactive approach, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like suicide. In this episode, we explore crucial resources designed to support veterinary team members and enhance their wellbeing during the most difficult times. We’ll dive into the AVMA’s After a Suici…
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#075: Bridging the Generation Gap in Vet Med With Dr. Craig Clifford
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We are operating in a time where diverse generations like the Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials, and even some Gen Z, are working together in one clinic. These individuals come with varying backgrounds, lifestyles, and lived experiences that all impact the way they work. Dr. Craig Clifford joins me with his perspective as an overworking, burnout…
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Transforming Veterinary Work Environments the Psychological Health and Safety Guidelines | Episode 47 | Reviving Vet Med
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Psychological health and safety is a buzz phrase that is picking up traction when it comes to taking steps to create healthier, safer, and more supportive work environments. In this episode, we delve into the Veterinary Visionaries™ initiative, a groundbreaking collaboration launched in 2022 by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), which…
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#074: New Options For The Veterinary Community with Tedd Trabert and Dr. Bill Wagner
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Today I am joined by Tedd Trabert and Dr. Bill Wagner of Associated Veterinary Partners. AVP is a veterinarian-founded and veterinarian-operated network of veterinary hospitals, managing 16 partner practice locations across 12 states in the U.S. Unlike many others, AVP is not controlled by private equity; all partner locations are co-owned by AVP a…
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Coping with Mistakes in Veterinary Medicine | Episode 46 | Reviving Vet Med
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Mistakes are an inevitable part of veterinary practice, and if you’ve been in the field for any length of time, chances are you’ve made one. In this episode, we delve into the various types of mistakes that can occur, from minor errors like miscalculating a drug dose to more serious ones that may have significant consequences. Drawing from personal…
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#073: Realigning Your Team with Meghan Bingham
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Our guest today is Meghan Bingham, Vet Advisor at Granite Peak Associates. During our conversation, she emphasized the importance of realigning the team within a veterinary clinic to foster positive energy, professionalism, and psychological safety. Daily challenges such as cranky clients, the grief of euthanasia, and unfortunate medical mistakes c…
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#072: From Combat Veteran to Supporting Leaders in Vet Med with Jake McCormack
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Jake McCormack is the Leadership Trainer at Veterinary Practice Partners, but he is also a Retired Marine Corps Combat Veteran. This unlikely transition of careers is actually more connected than one might think. During our powerful and emotional conversation, Jake shares his experiences in the military with trauma, loss, and mental health struggle…
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#071: Money Conversations with Rachel and Suzanne
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I am betting every veterinarian and pet owner has a story about how finances profoundly affected them when it came to veterinary care. I’ve shared my story about the weight I felt from frequent economic euthanasia. Money conversations are not just something that plague pet owners when they step up to the payment counter; there is depth on the other…
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#070: Thriving in Veterinary Practice Wellness with Smarter Vet Financial Podcast
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This episode features an Interview I did with Tom Seeko, host of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast. We start off our conversation with my origin story and my childhood desires to become a veterinarian, as well as my experience in college at NC State. Shocked by the frequency of economic euthanasia, I entered a quarter life crisis and found psychoth…
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197 Megaesophagus with Liz Hughston
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Title of episode: 197 Megaesophagus with Liz Hughston Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk WITH: Liz Hughston MEd., RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT, VTS (SAIM)(ECC) and we learn more about Megaesophagus in dogs! Don’t forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! …
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#069: Chipping Away at Access to Care with PetSmart Charities & Dr. Robyn Jaynes
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PetSmart Charities, the nonprofit arm affiliated with PetSmart, is dedicated to increasing access to veterinary care for pets across the country. In this episode I had a great chat with Robyn James, the director of veterinary affairs, the organization is tackling significant challenges to support pets and their owners. Together we discuss the chall…
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#068: Hope For A Path Forward with Veterinary Hope Foundation
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Today I am joined by a panel of guests: Elizabeth Chosa, Laurie Fonken, Ami VanDeventer, and Trish Oberdorf from Veterinary Hope Foundation. Together, they give a 360 view of VHF and how it is growing and evolving continuously. Plagued by the question, “Could anyone truly be happy in the field?” Founders and board members came together to create su…
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You are going to love this conversation with Get MotiVETed Founder, Renee Machel. Get MotiVETed offers comprehensive wellbeing solutions for veterinary professionals. Their programs enhance individual and organizational wellness through world-class systems and entertaining content. Services include a CVBP Program, podcasts, RACE-approved courses, a…
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Title of episode: 196 Updates and Call for Speakers Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Updates and Call for Speakers Don’t forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!…
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#066: Take Control Of Your Career with Steve Oehley
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In the demanding world of veterinary medicine, burnout is a pervasive challenge that can significantly impact professionals' well-being and job satisfaction. Steve Oehley, the founder of Next Step Vet, understands the complexities of this issue and offers valuable guidance to help veterinary professionals not just survive, but thrive in their caree…
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#065: Collaboration Over Conflict for Pet Lovers and Animal Service Industry Workers with Debra Hamilton
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Handling dispute in animal industry can be frustrating, painful, and costly. Debra Hamilton, of Hamilton Law and Mediation, is dedicated to supporting individuals passionate about animal welfare and those working in the animal industry. Her focus is all about finding peaceful resolutions, recognizing that pets are more than just property—they're ch…
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195 Getting Nerdy about Scientific Literature with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)
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195 Getting Nerdy about Scientific Literature with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology) Welcome back! Thanks for listening and making a commitment to learning. Hope you’re well. We are your hosts; Yvonne Brandenburg Our Guest this Week: Christine Weaver, BS, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology) Christine has been a member of the veterinary medical communit…
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194 Getting Nerdy about Science with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)
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194 Getting Nerdy about Science with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology) Welcome back! Thanks for listening and making a commitment to learning. Hope you’re well. We are your hosts; Yvonne Brandenburg Our Guest this Week: Christine Weaver, BS, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology) Christine has been a member of the veterinary medical community for 20 years…
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#064: AI as a Tool to Reduce Burnout in Veterinary Medicine with Ryan Leech
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Ryan Leech starts out this really intriguing conversation with a case for AI and why it is not to be feared. The bottom line is that AI tools like Chat GPT, Spotify DJ, and Digitails AI Tool: Tails are human prompted and meant to offload time consuming and often mundane tasks so that we can do the things we’re skilled at. Digitails has introduced A…
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Unmasking Imposter Syndrome Among Veterinary Professionals | Episode 45 | Reviving Vet Med
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Have you ever experienced feeling that you have somehow fooled everyone else around you into thinking you are smarter or more capable than you really are? Research demonstrates that just over two-thirds of veterinarians experience imposter syndrome, which is more common among female veterinarians and those in practice for less than 5 years. Imposte…
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#063: Navigating Euthanasia with Dr. Pam Johnson
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The reality of being a veterinarian is that you create relationships and bonds with the pets you work with over the years, and the longer your career, the more pets you see in full circle. The process of euthanasia for Dr. Pam Johnson’s childhood Doberman impacted her entire career. She knew she wanted to do better for the pets and clients she woul…
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Title of episode: Radioactive Treament; 131 in Cats Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk: WITH…. Kelly Beaudoin, LVT! She’s a credentialed veterinary technician with love for assisting with treating feline hyperthyroidism by utilizing 131 radioactive iodine treatments! Come join us as she educates us on …
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Title of episode: Calicivirus in Cats Category: Immune System, Respiratory Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Calicivirus in Cats. We’ll talk about the basics of the disease and also touch on Feline Calicivirus-associated virulent systemic disease - which was Yvonne’s first exposure to Calici! R…
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#062: From Vet Tech to Manager: Pro Tips with Sydney Wandix
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Today’s guest, Sydney Wandix, speaks to one of my favorite topics: the varying opportunities that fit under the vet med umbrella. There are so many careers available in this field that you don’t have to be stuck; you can try new things and hopefully find just the right fit. Sydney has run the gamut of jobs in the veterinary industry and is a licens…
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Title of episode: Leishmania in Dogs and Cats Category: Immune System, Parasitology, Zoonotic Disease Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Leishmaniosis in Dogs and Cats! It’s a crazy parasite that is zoonotic and not something to mess around with. Resources We Mentioned in the Show Parasites - Le…
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Title of episode: Tick Paralysis in Pets Category: Parasites Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Creepy crawlies… and their toxic saliva??? We dive into an interesting disorder this week! Are we talking about parasites or are we talking about toxicology?! Join us as we learn what to do for tick p…
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Compassionate Communication Strategies for Team Wellbeing | Episode 44 | Reviving Vet Med
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The ways in which veterinary teams communicate can have a tremendous impact on their wellbeing. Research demonstrates that team members that work within an environment with effective communication have lower burnout scores and higher levels of job satisfaction compared to those who work in an environment with ineffective communication. Likewise, ca…
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#061: Stress Resilience with Dr. Natalie Fayman
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We have another incredible full circle story for you on this episode. Dr. Natalie Fayman shares her journey beyond vetmed after 33 years of exhaustion and burnout led her to a point of no return. When a life coach helped Dr. Fayman work through her emotional eating coping mechanism, she had a powerful breakthrough and a total epiphany through posit…
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