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Vet Med After Hours
by Vet Med After Hours
Vet Med After Hours podcast exists to inspire and empower veterinary support staff and professionals. Join us (a veterinarian practice owner and her client care specialist/clinic wellness coach) as we use candid conversations to give a voice to the people of vet med in a time when social media and the internet makes it hard for the public to see the person behind the medicine. We learn the stories that have built individuals into the compassionate, talented, strong team members that make this profession one that we love so much. Adversity, joy, tears, and success are experienced by each of us -you will find a bit of yourself in every episode. By knowing someone else shares your story, we hope that you feel empowered to inspire your teammates. We all share the ups and downs of this life and understand the roller coaster of the field - we will empower you to know it is okay to ask for help and to share your story as we normalize conversations about mental health and wellness. Our
Episodes
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Just Break Into Song
You've seen him on social media singing to puppies and on Animal Planet's Hanging With The Hendersons - it's Dr. Ross Henderson! Ross may be a "celebrity" veterinarian but he is real and shares the same real struggles as the rest of us in veterinary medicine whether we are technicians…
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Carving Your Own Life
Dr. Aziza Glass is making a difference with her Dr2Dr Initiative, as she works to bridge the gap from high school to the medical profession for 1st generation Americans and people of color. Aziza knows first hand what it is like to have to forge her own lane and we are so thankful that she shared...
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Swimming Upstream
Are you exhausted? Does the thought of what you haven't achieved over the last year bring you down? Our listener, Dr. Saye Clement shares with us what she just recently realized - we have all been swimming upstream. When you are swimming upstream you are working much harder than normal. Think…
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Social Media Soapbox Lunch Chat
We need, now more than ever, as a community of veterinary medicine to be together, to support each other, and to be kind. As our profession uses social media more and more we find ourselves wondering, does it help or does it hurt? Join Tracy and Alec as they talk about what's going on in their...
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Behavior Has Made Me A Better Person
Have you ever felt like you were stuck in your job but don't have any idea what else you can do in veterinary medicine? Tabitha Kucera, RVT shares with us how she stayed in general practice too long. She found a way to climb her way out when she realized that there are so many opportunities in…
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Help For Veterinary Professionals
"I won't be able to find a therapist who can help me - they don't understand what it is like in veterinary medicine." Have you ever heard or thought those words? How about "I can't ask for help, it will make me seem weak and vulnerable."? Jamie Holms, RVT gets real and candidly shares the battles...
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Everybody Needs Help
Season 4 is focused on "leveling the playing field" in the veterinary profession as we normalize conversations about mental health. Join our marketing editor, Tyler, as she gets to know more about Alec and Tracy's journey and what cool things are to come in Season 4. Everybody needs help because...
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"Had I Known...."
Brynn Zittle has created a role in veterinary medicine that fits her passion for filmmaking and storytelling. Preparation and communication is key to her work - yet Brynn bravely shares with us how she believes that, if she had been better prepared, she may not have lost 2 people in her life to...
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Turning Lead Into Gold
In this What Matters Blog, listener Amanda Doran, DVM shares with us the 4 lessons she has learned that enable her to turn difficult situations into beautiful teachings. Being mindful, creating your environment, embracing your emotions (all of them) and forgiving yourself can be the guidelines…
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This Sucks and That's Okay
There is so much that is really hard right now, but this episode will hit home, inspire, and make you smile! Join our co-hosts as they talk about how their practice is handling curbside - you know the conversation won't end there. Alec and Tracy delve into how to prepare for difficult times and…
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It's All About Relationships
Veterinarian and relationship coach Ericka Mendez walked the same path as many of us - throwing herself into veterinary medicine, staying late and making clients happy. Unfortunately, also like many of us, veterinary medicine was robbing Ericka of the happiness she could have found in her...
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2020-The Spring of Hope
Our What Matters Blog is a platform for your voice, your story, your perspective. Just like you, Saye Clement's heart has felt unsure - but veterinary professionals are thinkers and problem solvers. Join us to hear Saye's thoughts and how she envisions the veterinary profession putting our…
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Feeling Alone - The Double Life of A Minority
Tierra Price, DVM, MPH will make you laugh, dance and cry- she is energetic, intelligent, passionate and wise. Her wisdom comes from experience and the acknowledgement that "anything that is good requires change or growth and comes over time". Join us as Tierra walks us through her journey of...
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Energy- Balancing Consumption and Replenishment
Statistics show that the majority of veterinary professionals are introverts and perfectionists..... does that sound about right? If so, you are probably like Kristina in the fact that you are 100% committed but "peopling" simply exhausts you. Join us as Kristina shares with us how to find the...
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Battles
What Matters is how you feel and in this episode Jamie Holms eloquently shares her feelings through poetry. Get a glimpse of what a dog struggling to survive may feel, how creating a friendship in the final moments of life feels and the fear of a dog fight. We all feel things at different times…
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Noodling with Eric Garcia
2020 VMX Speaker of the Year Eric Garcia joins us during lockdown and it's just like he's across from you at the pub. Eric "geeks out" with us over aviation, avengers, and how unplugging from the very media that supports his own career is the way to truly recharge. Eric defines "noodling" as...
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Vets Against Insanity Celebrity Edition
Ever wondered what Dr. Dave Nicol, Vet Tech Kelsey Beth Carpenter, The Social DVM Caitlin DeWilde, or vet student Trusten Moore would be like on game night? This is your chance to find out! We had an epic Vets Against Insanity battle and recorded it just for you. Get ready for some rowdy fun as...
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A Lovely Box of Puppies
If you watched 2019 Great British Bake Off then we know you love Rosie! Rosie shares with us how she started as a horse vet but ended up in small animal emergency medicine while nationally competing baking cakes in a tent. We find out how British veterinary schools differ from the US and how…
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Separate Yourself From Corona
You know you want to get your mind off the Corona virus - spend an hour cracking up with us instead of scrolling your feed! When is a 3 legged cat like a pogo stick? What should you be catching up on tv- you might not know if you don't listen.... We'll do more than share our crazy lives with you,...
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Transparency Equals Trust
If you can really talk to your team about what's happening to you it can make a huge difference in the end. That's what Brenda, founder of Vet Support and the Compassion Satisfaction Accredited Workplace program, wants you to know. You have to really invest in your team to boost their morale and...
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What Matters - Gossip Girl
What Matters is our column of connections where listeners share their stories - you are not alone. In this episode, we share the story "Gossip Girl" written by Carol Hurst, LVT.
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You Win The Woodchuck
Trusten started out by wanting to share his vet school adventures with his family across the country and, because of his ability to spread joy, he created a community of veterinarians, vet students, and veterinary professionals of 10,000 in just one year! Trusten uses his platform to mentor…
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Avoiding The Overwhelm
David is one of those guys who seems like the energizer bunny on the outside. Appearing to have never ending energy and able to tackle each new skill he takes on, who would guess that David battles anxiety? Join us as David is truly vulnerable and shares with us how he has learned to recognize...
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Feedback and Communication
Sara didn't start out planning on being a hospital manager - she actually started out as a professional ballerina! Along her way Sara (who once thought veterinary school was her destiny) fell in love with the study of communication and the management of people. She overcame her distaste for…
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Australian Wildfires
The wildfires in Australia are devastating - do you learn enough about them simply by scrolling through your news feed? Join us as Scott Bainbridge, DVM shares with us how he used his Australian vacation to volunteer and make an impact in the world. Wildlife, livestock, and people are hurting and...
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A Workaholic Who Naps
Whether it's to recharge, educate, or to learn, Nicole LaForest travels a lot. In fact, she loves traveling so much that she and her husband, a veterinary surgeon, travel together every single day in their mobile surgery practice! Join us as we find out how Nicole has learned to put things aside...
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No Bad Days For Cinderella
Canadian Saye Clement, DVM, started her career early and not necessarily on the right track. It took a few years and more than a few management lectures until she had her ah-ha moment and discovered that the best of the best were just like her! The best managers and the best veterinary teams are...
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Living In The Moment
Engagement, basketball, accomplishments and more - join co-hosts as they recap their 2019 memories and let you in on the amazing things in store for 2020! Let's live in the moment and find balance!
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Easing Financial Anxiety - Part Two
Are student loans weighing you down? Andrew Rotz is on a mission to make loan repayment manageable, understandable, and doable! Join us as Andrew makes student loan repayment options easy to understand while he gives us hope for a veterinary career without fear of drowning in debt. Student loan...
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Easing Financial Anxiety - Part One
When you think about taking care of yourself, you often think about things that cost you money- massages, gym memberships, vacations. Do you stop to think about your budget or finances? Don't worry - this episode won't overwhelm you with numbers and statistics. We will take a look at why it seems...
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Making Awesome Normal!
Mike Falconer travels the country recruiting for his Las Vegas veterinary hospital and teaching others about the importance of culture and belonging in a veterinary setting. Join us as Mike shares with us his journey from being a "lights guy" and writer to becoming an administrator for a hospital...
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Are You Taking Lunch?
If you are running labs and calling clients while you shove a PBJ in your mouth, you are not taking lunch and you aren't taking care of yourself. We applaud your commitment to your patients and your work ethic, but you and your patients will end up in a better place with just 20 minutes of…
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Of Tongues and Core Values
The life of Shell Keith, LVT took quite a turn when she unexpectedly became a mother and had to reduce her work hours at the veterinary clinic. Things got to the point where she considered resignation but, instead, Shell decided to stay and make a change. Listen to hear the tools that Shell used…
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Nerds In The Back Room
Find out how Adam Greenbaum landed his dream job in the dream location - just like The Hulk -using his own fire within! Adam created the awesome website company Whiskercloud that is providing veterinary professionals the help where they often need it the most -online! Adam and his team are the...
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"Dress Nice and Smell Neutral!"
Join co-hosts on their lunch break as they discuss some of the easy mishaps to avoid when interviewing for your next veterinary position and some tips on finding the right job for you!
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Not One More Vet Support Staff - We Just Want To Help People Get Better!
Join us as we talk with Tosha Zimmerman CVT about the creation of the group Not One More Vet Support Staff and how this group is a safe place for veterinary support staff to discuss personal feelings about work and life. This is a place where you are most definitely not alone. Then, join us as we...
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"Empower Your Team and Make Boundaries Possible"
Join us as your co-hosts discuss an effective way to empower your team to answer their own questions - really! By empowering your team you will find that you too can enjoy boundaries and time off.
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"Veterinary You Matter Campaign - Normalizing discussing struggles and asking for help"
Vet Med After Hours Podcast has developed the Veterinary You Matter Campaign to bring hope to veterinary team members by showing them how much they matter and that it is okay to ask for help. Normalizing discussion about mental health issues has to happen if we are going to improve wellness and...
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"Pets Have People and People are important too" Amanda Sautner, Veterinary Student
If you want hope for the veterinary profession's future, just listen to our conversation with Amanda Sautner. From boating with alligators to graciously accepting that sometimes the best thing for a family isn't saving a pet's life, Amanda will inspire you, make you laugh, and make you proud to…
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"Just a Receptionist"
No voice is small within the veterinary profession and the front desk team is built of talented, compassionate individuals who matter. Have you ever heard a receptionist being treated badly? Dr. Sands pauses during a busy week to share her reflections on what reception life is like and how…
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Kelsey Beth Carpenter - Songs and Laughter
Kelsey Beth Carpenter is a registered veterinary technician and songwriter well know for making us laugh. Turning her adventures into song help Kelsey avoid the burnout that is so common in our profession. Join us as she tackles issues of mental health and technician sustainability while cracking...
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"It's Time To Do Something" Season 2 Episode 3
A different type of listening experience, this episode shares with you a powerful article written by Dr. Andy Roark. This article details the 4 Eyes Save Lives initiative and is an amazing example of what can happen when you decide to do more than just talk, you decide to do. Veterinary...
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Choose Not To Be Normal with Carrie Jurney: Season 2 Episode 2
Veterinary neurologist, and Vice President of Not One More Vet, Carrie Jurney is not normal and we like her that way! Following the rigid path to become a specialist, Carrie found herself burnt out - not once, but twice! However, by choosing not to be normal, Carrie found a way to be responsible...
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Season 2 Episode 1 : Brandon Hess -Semi-Pro Soccer Player Turned Veterinary Life Support
Join us as we have a fascinating conversation with Brandon Hess of Vet Support. Brandon once was a semi-pro soccer player and was inspired by emergency veterinary professionals caring for his own dog so much that he joined the field! Brandon is doing wonderful things to support veterinary...
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Episode 5 Dr. Tracy Sands: "What you say Matters"
"Join us as we get to know our Co-Host Dr. Tracy Sands. Follow along on her vet med journey from sorting files and palpating dairy cattle, to what inspired her to start a house call business and grow it into an inclusive clinic and pet resort. Along the journey, we hear her practice pearls…
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Episode 4 with Jamie Holms: "It's Not You, It's The Monkey"
"Join us as we get literal with the brilliant Jamie Holms. She is an RVT, an Administrative Manager for Dr. Andy Roark and The Uncharted Veterinary Community, Administrative Manager for the Recover Initiative, and Facility Committee Administrator for the Veterinary and Critical Care Society.…
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Episode 1: Just Say Yes
We are excited to launch our first episode in which we meet with one of our co-hosts to discover the power of saying yes to opportunities! Office manager and veterinary assistant hybrid, Hilary Sorrenti, never envisioned herself in this profession, but she is thankful for what it has brought her!
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Episode 2: The Good The Bad and The Bloody
Food animal medicine is not a glamorous career, but it is one that this DVM couldn't picture herself without. This Vet Med journey is sure to have you say "Whaaaaat?", while also inspiring you to be a helping hand no matter your job description.
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Episode 3: Growing Through Failure
Join us on our co-host, Alec's journey as a Lead Client Care Specialist! Working the front desk requires great skill and composure being the face of the clinic! Alec's journey is one of learning from failure and developing a growth mindset through life experiences!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Vet Med After Hours podcast exists to inspire and empower veterinary support staff and professionals. Join us (a veterinarian practice owner and her client care specialist/clinic wellness coach) as we use candid conversations to give a voice to the people of vet med in a time when social media and the internet makes it hard for the public to see the person behind the medicine. We learn the stories that have built individuals into the compassionate, talented, strong team members that make this profession one that we love so much. Adversity, joy, tears, and success are experienced by each of us -you will find a bit of yourself in every episode. By knowing someone else shares your story, we hope that you feel empowered to inspire your teammates. We all share the ups and downs of this life and understand the roller coaster of the field - we will empower you to know it is okay to ask for help and to share your story as we normalize conversations about mental health and wellness. Our
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