Lauren
Co-Host of IntroVETS Podcast
Lauren graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She worked as an Associate Veterinarian in small animal exclusive general practice for 11 years before opening her own veterinary relief business in 2019. She has over 20 years of experience in the veterinary field, and has special interests in internal medicine, feline medicine, dentistry, and emergency medicine. She is currenlty a Masters degree candidate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Alabama. She is passionate about advocating for mental health services for veterinarians and other medical professionals. Besides podcasting, her hobbies include competing in powerlifting at the state and national levels, dancing and gardening.
Lauren has hosted 110 Episodes.
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Unicorn Hair
July 20th, 2022 | 1 hr 5 mins
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome Dr. Chris Reeder to the podcast to discuss veterinary dermatology!
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Snackisode 3.8: Black Market Pugs
July 13th, 2022 | 38 mins 22 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
In Snackisode 3.8, Lauren and JJ discuss the importance of ear protection, brachycephalic breed bans, the heartwarming story of a dog reunited with its owner at a Dollar General in Florida, and National Wildlife Federation's Certified Wildlife Habitat program.
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Not My Favorite
July 6th, 2022 | 1 hr 1 min
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
In Episode 3.9, Lauren and JJ investigate a case of dyspnea in a cat patient.
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Snackisode 3.7: All the Answers
June 29th, 2022 | 41 mins 29 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome clinical pathology resident Dr. Sarah Laroche back to the podcast to discuss common misconceptions about veterinary practice and being a new veterinarian.
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Pointy Teeth
June 22nd, 2022 | 57 mins 47 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
In episode 3.7, Lauren and JJ welcome clinical pathology resident Dr. Sarah Laroche to the podcast to discuss the case of an icteric cat, a dog’s run-in with a rabbit, and veterinary school struggles.
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Snackisode 3.6: Just Don't Do It
June 15th, 2022 | 40 mins 8 secs
animal cruelty, anxiety, dvm, florida, heatstroke, hemangiosarcoma, introvert, introvets, rabies, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary oncology, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss the 2/3 rule in veterinary oncology, a Florida criminal case in which a woman has been charged with four counts of felony animal cruelty following the heatstroke deaths of four dogs, and the 2021 report of an imported dog who developed Rabies following insufficient vaccination.
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Zombie Shark
June 8th, 2022 | 55 mins 52 secs
anxiety, dvm, hemangiosarcoma, introvert, introvets, oncology, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ investigate a case of collapse in a middle-aged dog.
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Snackisode 3.5: A Tire
June 1st, 2022 | 37 mins 48 secs
anxiety, attire, cgm, clothing, compounding, continuous glucose monitor, cooling, diabetes, dvm, fda, heatstroke, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ share some important clinical updates including a study about client perception of veterinary attire, guidelines from the FDA regarding veterinary drug compounding, updates for appropriate patient cooling in heatstroke cases, and the use of continuous glucose monitoring in diabetic cases.
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No Limit
May 25th, 2022 | 1 hr 12 mins
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome therapist Dr. Kevin Stoltz to the podcast to discuss career counseling and development.
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Snackisode 3.4: That's How You Get Ants
May 18th, 2022 | 47 mins 23 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome veterinary clinical pathologist Dr. Kate Baker back to the podcast to talk about telecytology, sample preparation, and crumbs on the microscope.
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Blood Smears for Everyone
May 11th, 2022 | 1 hr 36 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome veterinary clinical pathologist Dr. Kate Baker to the podcast to review some cool hematology cases.
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Snackisode 3.3: Flying Balls
May 4th, 2022 | 38 mins 16 secs
anxiety, brainstorming, divergent thinking, dvm, goal setting, introvert, introvets, resilience, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss a case of veterinary resiliency, including the importance of mental flexibility, divergent thinking. The ladies also discuss brainstorming and goal setting.
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Get Your House in Order
April 27th, 2022 | 48 mins 50 secs
anxiety, diversity, dvm, inclusion, introvert, introvets, multiculturalism, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome Dr. Cherese Sullivan to the podcast to discuss the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association and the importance of diversity and inclusion in our field.
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Snackisode 3.2: Pooptastrophe
April 20th, 2022 | 42 mins 7 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss what's new in pet technology and a Roomba disaster story.
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All Eyes on JJ
April 13th, 2022 | 50 mins 56 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ investigate the case of a dog with a strange mandibular swelling.
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Snackisode 3.1: Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
April 6th, 2022 | 1 hr 6 mins
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss real-world interventions for compassion fatigue.