The Vet Tech Cafe's Podcast
by Vet Tech CafeWhile shining a light on the many different areas of the field of veterinary technology, we aim to have thought provoking discussions about the issues facing veterinary technicians and nurses with the leaders in our field.
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Episodes
Vet Tech Cafe - Julie Morse-Elliott Episode
59m · PublishedCaffeinators, welcome back to Mental Health Awareness Month! We're continuing this mini-series with Julie Morse-Elliott, RVT, VTS(ECC). She's had a long career as an RVT and is now pursuing registration as a professional counselor to aid those working in veterinary medicine. She is also in the midst of starting a foundation with a goal to provide free counseling to those that need support after experiencing workplace related trauma, and will be heading up the veterinary division of the foundation.
This was a fascinating discussion to learn about the process and what the future may hold. Both of these episodes this month were great examples of RVT's finding a new passion later in their career, yet finding a way to make it fit under the veterinary umbrella and blaze a new path from which we will all benefit. These episodes are not to be missed!
Show Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-morse-elliott-rvt-vts-ecc-1ba373a7/?originalSubdomain=ca
https://bbvsh.com/
https://www.empoweringveterinaryteams.com/
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Vet Tech Cafe - Kathleen Dunbar Episode
31m · PublishedCaffeinators, it's already May and if you've followed us for a while, you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we dedicate our May episodes to mental health issues in our profession. This year, we have two awesome episodes for you-each featuring an RVT, both from Canada, that are pivoting in their careers from clinical medicine to supporting veterinary workers in the area of Mental Health.
First up is Kathleen Dunbar, RVT, VTS(Clinical Practice-C/F). She has a Masters Degree in Social Work and is working to become a veterinary social worker, as she has worked in the mental health field for 25 years alongside her veterinary career. Her passion is death, grief, and end of life support and provides both individual and group support for pet parents and veterinary team members throughout the east coast of Canada. This was a fascinating and thought-provoking discussion you don't want to miss!
Show Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleenmadunbar/?originalSubdomain=ca
https://www.mcha.ns.ca/
https://www.carnegyanimalhospital.com/
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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. ๐พ
Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/vettechcafe
Dog Days Consulting Social Media Management -https://dogdaysconsulting.com/
Vet Tech Cafe - Ashleigh Walsh Episode
1h 1m · PublishedCaffeinators, pack your bags and fasten your seatbelts. We're going to where the water spins backwards. We're headed back to the Southern Hemisphere, specifically New Zealand! We met a wonderful Kiwi at IVECCS last year, Ashleigh Walsh, at the AVECCTN pinning ceremony. When we learned she was there from New Zealand we knew we had to have her on as a guest. It took until THIS WEEK to figure out the logistics as she's 19 hours and 16 hours ahead of Jeff and Dave, respectively. What an awesome conversation! We learned some things that blew our minds-did you know New Zealand doesn't have snakes? We talked so much about what it looks like to become an RVN in New Zealand, the fact that Ashleigh is the FIRST VTS(ECC) there, the profession and so much more. This episode is so much fun. Come for her accent, stay for her knowledge. We really enjoyed this one and we hope you do too!
Show Links:
https://arcvets.co.nz/
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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. ๐พ
Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/vettechcafe
Dog Days Consulting Social Media Management -https://dogdaysconsulting.com/
Vet Tech Taproom Episode 41
38m · PublishedWe got lots to talk about in this Taproom Episode! We've got outside sources criticizing our profession and we think you know who we're talking about. We also dive into the concept of CPR/DNR policies What is your hospital's CPR policy? When do you bring that up with the client? Do you have a flat fee for CPR? Who has that discussion with the owner? Let us know in the comments!
Vet Tech Cafe - Jennifer Gunther Episode
1h 3m · PublishedCaffeinators, are you ready to have your mind blown?
We've long thought it's time to rethink veterinary technician education, and many out there agree. Thankfully, Jennifer Gunther is someone that is out there doing it. She's been an educator at Denver Community College's vet tech program for 20+ years, and they have recently started an apprenticeship program that exists separately and in addition to their standard, 2 year AVMA accredited program.
But here's the deal: It's not an alternate route/alternate pathway. They still graduate with a 2 year degree, it's still AVMA approved, they just work 30 hours a week at an approved hospital and do the education part remotely. Jennifer discusses all the ins and outs of an apprenticeship program, and the hoops they had to go through with the US Department of Labor to get approval, along with vetting the hospitals and applicants, and SO MUCH MORE.
She talks challenges and the uniqueness of the program-it is the FIRST and ONLY so far in the US! Is this the future of veterinary technician education? Take a listen and let us know what you think.
Show Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-gunther-a2556b110/
https://www.ccd.edu/
Our Links:
Check out our sponsorhttps://betterhelp.com/vettechcafefor 10% off your first month of therapy
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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. ๐พ
Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/vettechcafe
Dog Days Consulting Social Media Management -https://dogdaysconsulting.com/
Vet Tech Cafe - Simon Chavez Episode
1h 0m · PublishedCaffeinators, have you ever thought about what it would be like to be a traveling veterinary technician? Maybe have a home base, but otherwise constantly on the road traveling to all corners of the US and working relief? Then have we got an episode for you!
Our friend Simon Chavez recently stopped by one of our locations-it may have been Chicago, Boston, or Anchorage, we're not sure-but we had a very interesting conversation on what life and a career look like as a locum technician! We talked about how Simon built his network of hospitals he does most of his relief at, how he builds his schedule, getting started, taxes, travels, licensing, all of it.
We literally circled the map in this discussion, and we're sure that in the time since we recorded this episode, Simon has re-circled the US again as well! Oh, and we also talk about his traveling sidekick, Bruce Wayne!
Show Links:
https://www.mspca.org/medical-centers/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-chavez-4b071436/
Our Links:
Check out our sponsorhttps://betterhelp.com/vettechcafefor 10% off your first month of therapy
Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe
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Follow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe
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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. ๐พ
Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/vettechcafe
Dog Days Consulting Social Media Management -https://dogdaysconsulting.com/
Vet Tech Taproom - Episode 40 -"Live" from Phoenix
22m · PublishedHello from Phoenix! Our second "staff meeting" trip to Phoenix. We recap our trip and have a discussion about "Things we don't do anymore".
Vet Tech Cafe - Doc Jim Hurrell Episode
1h 20m · PublishedCaffeinators, if you've been listening in a while, you've heard several guests recommend Doc Jim when we ask who they think we should talk to. And guess what?! We got him! We don't often have veterinarians on our podcast, but there are those who are integral to our development as a profession and Doc Jim is certainly one of them!
Holy cow was this episode fun! He is such a huge supporter "of our amazing profession" and we talk extensively about how he gave up practicing as a small animal veterinarian over 40 years ago to blaze the path of being involved in veterinary technician education. It's really mind-boggling what a trailblazer he was at that time.
We talk a lot about vet tech education and how that's evolved and how the leadership in our field has evolved as well. This episode is as fun as it is fascinating. You don't want to miss this one!
Guest Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jim-hurrell-40119b61/
Our Links:
Check out our sponsorhttps://betterhelp.com/vettechcafefor 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. ๐พ
Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/vettechcafe
Dog Days Consulting Social Media Management -https://dogdaysconsulting.com/
Vet Tech Cafe - Kelly Cronin Episode
1h 10m · PublishedCaffeinators, anchors aweigh, it's time to set sail! Have you heard of Vet Tech Life? Have you heard of CE on the Sea? If so, then you know Kelly Cronin. We know her from our VTS(ECC) study group days over 10 years ago, and she came by the Vet Tech Cafe recently to talk about this amazing CE event, which recently sailed, along with so many other topics! She talked a lot about management and transitioning to that role, we talked a lot about financial fitness and how we can achieve that in our field
**SPOILER ALERT**-it is possible, and also her consulting business. We also touched on her vacation property rental business and so much more. We feel like we circled the globe in this one, and we kinda did! Download today!
Kelly's Links:
All of the things:linktr.ee/kellylynncronin www.vettechlife.com VetTechLife CE on the Sea 2025:https://vettechlife.com/2025-cruise-info-here VetTechLife CE on the Sea 2025 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/vtlceonthesea/ VetTechLife financial fitness :https://www.facebook.com/groups/1565420814266226/ Linked in:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellylynncronin/ Email:[email protected] Online and ondemand courses:https://successstrategies.podia.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Books-Kelly-Lynn-Cronin/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AKelly+Lynn+CroninOur Links:
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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. ๐พ
Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/vettechcafe
Dog Days Consulting Social Media Management -https://dogdaysconsulting.com/
Vet Tech Taproom - Episode 39
44m · PublishedCaffeinators, it's time for our monthly checkin from the Vet Tech Taproom. Have you checked in with yourself lately? We got together to discuss a couple things for this episode, mostly what happens when an owner has a bad experience or negative outcome at the hospital and threatens to go "public"-meaning social media or the news? How do you or your hospital respond? We give our analysis of what we see happen most frequently, and then openly discuss what we think should happen. What do you think? We cover other ground here too, so download today and join the conversation!
The Vet Tech Cafe's Podcast has 122 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 111:50:43. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on October 22nd 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 31st, 2024 10:11.