IntroVETS Podcast

A veterinary podcast by introverts with high-functioning anxiety.

About the show

IntroVETS is a veterinary podcast by introverts with high-functioning anxiety. The show was conceptualized in 2019 and launched in 2020 by co-hosts Lauren and JJ. Lauren, a veterinarian, and Jennifer, a Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Alabama, have over 40 years of combined experience in the veterinary field. The podcast presents veterinary case studies in a fun and relatable way, along with various sidebars, interesting facts, and new research. The hosts talk frankly about anxiety and other mental health concerns, going to therapy, and related topics. There is (hopefully) a strong humor element, as well as some philosophizing and opinion sharing. There is also the occasional moderately naughty word, but we try to not use the big guns. It's not really a formal environment - it's more of a veterinary hang, and we'd love to see you there!

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Episodes

  • Snackisode 4.13: Safety Dance

    November 29th, 2023  |  34 mins 34 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ answer listener mail: When is it appropriate to cry while attending a patient's euthanasia? How can you cope with the uneducated veterinary opinions of friends and family members?

  • Dealer's Choice

    November 22nd, 2023  |  1 hr 17 mins
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ investigate a case of vomiting and bloody diarrhea in a dog.

  • Snackisode 4.12: Party Professional

    November 15th, 2023  |  36 mins 31 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ provide important clinical updates about a new device to aid in pain detection in animal patients and a new medication for feline diabetes mellitus!

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    Double Bubble Toil & Trouble

    November 8th, 2023  |  55 mins 37 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ investigate a case of retching and anxiety in a dog patient.

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    Snackisode 4.11: Sneaky Bastard

    November 1st, 2023  |  29 mins 4 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ continue the series of Snackisodes on dangerous snacks with an episode about xylitol toxicity in dogs.

  • Howloween Spooktacular 2023: Ring-a-Ding-Ding

    October 25th, 2023  |  47 mins 45 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    For this year's Howloween Spooktacular, Lauren and JJ discuss premature burial.

  • Snackisode 4.10: It Sounds Crusty

    October 18th, 2023  |  27 mins 46 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Next in our series of Snackisodes on dangerous snacks is tremorgenic mycotoxicosis!

  • We've Got This on Lockdown

    October 11th, 2023  |  1 hr 1 min
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, tetanus, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ investigate a case of a strange facial expression and stiff gait in a dog patient.

  • Snackisode 4.9 - I'm For Real

    October 4th, 2023  |  32 mins 39 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    In the latest installment of "Snackisodes on Dangerous Snacks," Lauren and JJ discuss anticoagulant rodenticides.

  • A Doberman Walks into a Bar

    September 27th, 2023  |  50 mins 38 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ welcome veterinarian Dr. Shelby Agnew back to the podcast to investigate a case of lethargy and difficulty breathing in a Doberman pinscher.

  • Snackisode 4.8: Chocolate Milk

    September 20th, 2023  |  31 mins 5 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    In the second installment of the Snackisodes on Dangerous Snacks series, Lauren and JJ discuss chocolate toxicity in dogs and cats!

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    Ferret on Cocaine

    September 13th, 2023  |  57 mins 27 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ welcome Dr. Erin Brown to the podcast to discuss emergency medicine and the Accelerate Program at Huntsville Veterinary Specialists and Emergency.

  • Snackisode 4.7: All About Allium

    September 6th, 2023  |  27 mins 38 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ discuss allium toxicity in dogs and cats.

  • Hope is a Verb

    August 30th, 2023  |  40 mins 49 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ welcome licensed psychotherapist Dr. Laurie Fonken back to the podcast to discuss hope and the Veterinary Hope Foundation.

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    Snackisode 4.6: Wife in the Attic

    August 23rd, 2023  |  41 mins 18 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ (belatedly) celebrate the podcast's 100th episode with a Q&A featuring life advice, book recommendations, and zombies.

  • The Litmus Test

    August 16th, 2023  |  1 hr 8 mins
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ welcome therapist Dana Hampson back to the podcast to talk about setting boundaries and overcoming the fear of disappointing others.